9 Secret Places You Won’t Find in the Guidebook

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The Heidelberg Project, Detroit, USA

These days it seems like most guidebooks would advise travelers to avoid Detroit altogether, however, like a butterfly from a chrysalis, previously abandoned areas of the city have been transformed into beautiful works of art through the Heidelberg Project. This Detroit-based organization aims to improve the lives of individuals in the community through art and has turned numerous decrepit houses on Heidelberg Street into eccentric mixed-media art pieces. Whimsical designs like birthday cakes and polka dots decorate the previously all-American style houses lining the street.

Unfortunately many of the houses have fallen victim to fire in recent years, so interested visitors are advised to make their trip while this unique area still stands.