Becoming The Motor City

A Timeline of Detroit’s Auto History Tour. Join us for a captivating tour of Detroit with author and historian Paul Vachon and discover the city’s rich automotive history. Traveling on foot and via the Detroit People Mover and/or QLine, you’ll visit historic markers and repurposed structures related to this industry to learn how and why Detroit “put the world on wheels” and became the “Motor City.” This tour is offered in partnership with the MotorCities National Heritage Area. Enjoy Detroit’s most comprehensive automotive history tour while exploring this amazing city.