Detroit Holidays 2012

Detroit at a Glance

The Motor City is famous for being the hub of the American automobile industry, but aside from cars there are plenty of exciting and affordable attractions waiting to be discovered on your holiday to the Metro Detroit area.

You'll Love Detroit if...

• You’re a Motown fan interested in a bit of music history.
• You have a passion for shopping.
• You're a sports enthusiast eager to see the Detroit Lions, Redwings or Tigers play on home turf.

Explore Detroit

Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan, serving as a major port on the Detroit River. Downtown Detroit has recently been booming as an exciting entertainment hub with the opening of casino resort hotels, new stadiums and a revitalized riverfront, perfect for a cheap city getaway.

• The best way to experience downtown Detroit is by hopping a ride on the Detroit People Mover, a driverless, fully-automated rapid transit system that travels a one-way loop through the heart of the city. The People Mover stops at thirteen stations on it’s 4.3km journey, dropping you off at great city attractions such as Hart Plaza, Greektown and Grand Circus Park.
• If sports are your thing, the City of Champions has plenty to offer. See the Redwings take to the ice in the Joe Louis Arena, the Lions battle it out at Ford Field or the Tigers hit a homerun at Comerica Park, a combination ball park, theme park and baseball museum.
• For a more relaxing activity, check out views of the cities skyline on a cruise of the Detroit River, linking 2 of the Great Lakes, Huron and Eerie. Or take a stroll along the River Front, a nearly 9 km long promenade which includes a variety of parks, restaurants, shops and great views of the cities tallest skyscrapers.

Top Attractions in Detroit

• The Renaissance Center, Detroit’s most recognizable icon and the centerpiece of the cities revitalized riverfront. Treating visitors with prominent retailers, restaurants, a movie theatre and a GM showroom of historic vehicles, the “Ren-Cen” and it’s six cylindrical towers are a great place to start your sightseeing.
• The Detroit Institute of Arts. Considered one of the best art collections found in the United States, the Institute hosts everything from mummies to Matisse and Ancient Greek artifacts to African masks with various events and exhibits geared towards the entire family.
• For Motown music fans, Detroit is the perfect place to take in a little music history. Nicknamed Hitsville USA after the string of one hundred and ten top ten hits Motown produced in its peak, Detroit also houses the Motown Historical Museum full of memorabilia from the likes of Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and the Supremes.
• The Detroit Symphony Orchestra at the Max M. Fisher Music Center is another must see for music lovers with a number of concert experiences designed to entertain families and young audiences alike.
• The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History located in the heart of Midtown Detroit attracts thousands of visitors per year with programs, events and exhibitions exploring the diverse history and culture of African Americans.

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