MUSEUM HOPPING IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT

MOTOR CITY WHEELCHAIR MOBILITY

For several decades, some very bad policy, politics and the loss of tens of thousands of good jobs placed Detroit pretty low on many people’s travel lists.

Much has changed, especially for those who love urban vacations highlighted by historic architecture, world-class museums, countless entertainment and sports venues, eclectic eats and reliable public transportation.

All this and other amenities give Detroit an enduring sense of place and significance befitting a great American city.

The core of Detroit is thriving and surprisingly accessible.

And yes, for those who ask — the streets are safe, even far into the night

Woodward Avenue is an excellent place for any wheelchair user to start exploring downtown Detroit.

Often referred to as “Detroit’s Main Street,” Woodward runs 27 miles from the Riverfront to Pontiac, Michigan.

Over a century after making history with the first mile of concrete-paved road in America in 1909, Woodward now is ideal for wheelchair users, with wide sidewalks and densely packed attractions.