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During your Detroit vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Motown Historical Museum
The Motown sound was born in two simple houses under the sign HITSVILLE U.S.A., and American music has never been the same. See the original control room and studio (with linoleum worn through by tapping feet) where the Supremes, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, the Jackson 5, and many others made gold records from 1959 to 1972. Also on display are costumes worn by the famous performers; and Berry Gordy's apartment, left just the way it was in the 1960s when artists packed their records for shipment throughout the country. Allow 1 hour.
Detroit Institute of Arts
America's sixth largest art museum is undergoing a massive expansion that will leave portions of its collection off-limits until 2006. Brave the sawdust anyway to see some of the world's great masters, including Rembrandt, Rubens, Caravaggio, van Gogh, Cézanne, Whistler, and Rothko. There are also impressive ancient Egyptian, African, Asian, and Native American collections, and Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry murals are must-sees. First Fridays of every month feature free music, tours, artists' demonstrations, and workshops for all ages. Allow 2 to 3 hours.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
In the mid-1800s, Detroit was a key stop on the Underground Railroad, through which thousands of slaves escaped to Canada. This and other aspects of African-American heritage, from African roots through slavery and civil rights struggles, are celebrated at the world's largest museum of African and African-American history and culture. Allow 1 hour.
Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown
The Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown is a sleek, stylish star among Detroit hotels offering an ideal location and the Courtyard amenities and services you rely on to make your trips successful! Our spacious guest rooms are a haven of contemporary elegance. Sleep in our new bedding featuring cotton-rich linens, feather and foam pillows and plush comforters. Plug in your laptop and get right down to work with free high speed Internet access and a well-lit workstation to enhance your ...
Shorecrest Motor Inn
The Shorecrest Motor Inn is family owned and operated. Each room is designed with tasteful decor and convenient amenities which include refrigerators, coffee makers, free HBO, Showtime, ESPN and CNN, free local calls and wireless internet. Other services include copier, fax machine, safe deposit boxes and car rental availability. The Shorecrest Motor Inn provides free parking for our guests. The Shorecrest*s in-house restaurant, The Clique, is a well known full service eatery. Our family style ...
Viking Motel Detroit
The Viking Motel Detroit, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, offers affordable lodging at a very convenient location. Located right across the street from Motor City Casino, right across the river from Windsor, Ontario, only a few blocks off M10 and less than 4 blocks from the Interstate 75 exit, the Viking Motel Detroit is the place to stay during your next visit to Detroit. We are within a few minutes of Comerica Park, Ford Field, General Motors Headquarters, Fox Theatre, Wayne University, ...
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