Another of the US’s oldest cities, Detroit was founded in 1701 by the French colonist Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac. From humble beginnings as a fur trading post, Detroit grew by leaps and bounds to become the fourth-largest city in the US by 1920. Much of the city’s growth was due to the automotive industry, and today you can visit several interesting museums and historic sites that pay homage to the city’s past. Highlights include the Automotive Hall of Fame, the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, and the Henry Ford Museum. When you need a break from historic automobiles you can visit the Detroit Institute of Arts and MOCAD (Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit). 25 of the Oldest Cities in the United States - Photo: anderm/Fotolia
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