Why Visit Detroit
The birthplace of Ford and General Motors, three-colored traffic lights, Motown, Techno, Paint by Numbers, and the Detroit-style pizza. Is there anything Detroit, the largest city in Michigan, hasn’t invented? It’s also hard to forget what Motor City has been through, yet recent development of distilleries, hotels, eateries, and galleries has proven that Detroit is indeed, America’s “greatest comeback city”.
Best Time to Visit Detroit
The best time to visit Detroit is from May to September. Plenty of outdoor activities still go on despite the cooler temperatures in spring and fall. Peak tourist season happens between June to August, with warm temperatures averaging above 80°F. Dress extremely well if you’re planning to visit Detroit during the harsh winter months, freezing temperatures average below 30°F.
Getting Around Detroit
The Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is the major airport serving the city of Detroit, and it’s located approximately a 30-minute drive from downtown Detroit. Taxis are easily available, as are Uber and Lyft. Taxi and ridesharing fares average between US$30-US$50.
The cheapest way of getting downtown from the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is via the FAST bus route 261. The bus service departs from both airport terminals, and costs a flat fare of US$2. It takes around 1 hour to reach the closest stop to downtown Detroit, Cass and Michigan.
Hotels near Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport include: 4-star Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport, 3-star Delta Hotels by Marriott Detroit Metro Airport, 3-star La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Detroit Metro Airport, and 2-star Holiday Inn Express Romulus/Detroit Airport.
By Metro
“People Mover” is a light-rail system that serves downtown Detroit’s business district across 13 stations. Each ride costs US$0.75, payable by cash only.
By Bus
The “QLine” bus service takes you up and down Woodward Avenue across 12 stops, stretching from downtown through to New Center. We recommend getting the day pass, where unlimited rides on the “QLine” will cost you US$3 daily.
By Bike Sharing
Detroit has fast become an extremely bike-friendly city. Bike sharing service, “MoGo”, is easily available across 43 parking stations in the city. “MoGo” bikes are used for 30 minutes each time. Purchase a daily pass for US$8 to enjoy unlimited 30-minute trips for 24 hours. Cash payment and flexible payment options are available.
Top Attractions in Detroit
Detroit Institute of Arts and the Motown Historical Museum are within walking distance of each other. The 3-star Hotel St. Regis and 5-star MGM Grand Detroit are some of the hotels near both Detroit Institute of Arts and the Motown Historical Museum.
Catch a Detroit Tigers baseball game at Comerica Park, an open-air ballpark in downtown Detroit. Hotels near Comerica Park include: 4-star Aloft Detroit at the David Whitney and 3-star The Siren Hotel.
Park yourself at the 3.5 mile RiverWalk, closer towards the Renaissance Center, the headquarters of General Motors, to enjoy Detroit’s magnificent skyline. Spend the night at the 3-star Detroit Marriott at The Renaissance Center, and enjoy your view of Canada just a mere 70 floors above the Detroit River.
Spend a day exploring the Henry Ford Museum and the Henry Ford Estate in Dearborn, MI, situated around 9 miles away from downtown Detroit. Both the 4-star The Dearborn Inn, A Marriott Hotel and The Henry, Autograph Collection are located nearby, with the 3-star Hampton Inn by Hilton Detroit Dearborn, MI located right next to the museum.
Top Food Places in Detroit
Be spoiled for culinary choice during your visit to Detroit. Try authentic Mexican cuisine in Mexicantown, located across the street from Clark Park.
Experience fine Greek cuisine in Greektown Historic District, and try to win big at the 4-star Greektown Casino-Hotel.
The Eastern Market covers 6 blocks of farmers markets that happen every Saturday. The 2-star The Inn at 97 Winder and 3-star Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown are both located within a mile of the Eastern Market. Learn more about Michigan’s largest market on one of several walking tours provided. Bike tours and Segway tours are available too.
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