They really didn't go any different than where I mostly hear of tourists going; up Woodward and around downtown and to MCS. The 1st paragraph gave me the impression they'd go up Grand River or drive along Van Dyke. Nevada and I-75 to Highland Park would seem like an appropriate drive. Maybe drive into River Rouge or something. Just some place un-touristy.

I felt the article was just over-generalizing the city which is something most people who never visit Detroit do anyway. Also, I don't know if it's just me, but do Canadians have a bigger fascination with Detroit than Americans? Maybe it's the French connection...