Buzz·Posted on Dec 19, 201422 Photos That Show Why Detroiters Love Their CityD-Town, stand up!by Ahmed Ali AkbarBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Detroit is magical. View this photo on Instagram 2. It's a place where abandoned buildings and possessions can be transformed into gold. View this photo on Instagram 3. It's a place of so many damn dreams. View this photo on Instagram 4. And Detroiters have the strength to make them reality. View this photo on Instagram 5. It seems everyday a new business proudly states it's "Made in Detroit." View this photo on Instagram 6. Like this company that produced these D-town neighborhood signs out of wood from old Detroit houses. View this photo on Instagram 7. Eastern Market and local restaurants have made the city a foodie heaven. View this photo on Instagram 8. So many organizations and individuals have dedicated themselves to improving the health and welfare of the city. View this photo on Instagram 9. And the city has grown as a result. View this photo on Instagram 10. Detroiters have a great sense of humor. View this photo on Instagram 11. And our sports stars are very down-to-earth. Positive Detroit @PositiveDetroit RT @JustinVerlander: Just chillin in my Zubaz... Interview??? Sure go ahead. #bigleagueinterview Wed May 07 20:15:35 UTC+0000 2014 Reply Retweet Favorite 12. The city also has very serious local pride. View this photo on Instagram 13. The Detroit Institute of Arts is probably the most underrated museum in the United States. 14. The People Mover might be kind of useless, but it sure is pretty. 15. The Light Tunnel makes transferring between terminals at Detroit Airpot like swimming in an ocean of sound. 16. The riverside fountains make everyone a kid again in summer. View this photo on Instagram 17. But winter in Detroit ain't all that bad either. View this photo on Instagram 18. Is there any place more beautiful than Woodward Avenue during Christmas? View this photo on Instagram 19. If things get a little too cold, there's always the warmth of a show downtown. View this photo on Instagram 20. Buildings like the Masonic Temple are beautiful, but they can also turn up. View this photo on Instagram 21. It's true that Detroit has faced struggles, but the city is unbelievably resilient. View this photo on Instagram 22. Because Detroit is a city that will never give up.