Travel with Amateur Traveler · Saturday, September 5, 2026
Cassandra Sugarman highlights Detroit's comeback, emphasizing its history tied to the automotive industry and its transformation into a city with a vibrant food scene and revitalized neighborhoods. She notes that while the auto industry remains a backbone, the city has overcome economic challenges.
“So many people associate Detroit with the automotive industry. It definitely is the backbone of Detroit, and it really weaves in with the history of the city.”
“But the cool thing about it is that it didn't end there. There was revival. And so I moved here to Metro Detroit in 2014. And through my time here, I have just seen complete revitalization of the city.”
“So, why should someone go to Detroit? I think it's a city that's got a lot of history, a lot of culture, and a lot of revival. It's a city that's on the up and up, and it's also very affordable.”