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.

Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
The Henry Ford Museum, a 12-acre repository of Americana, holds something of interest for everyone. "Heroes of the Sky" is the museum's newest permanent exhibit, featuring dozens of historic airplanes: Byrd's Arctic Fokker, a Sikorsky helicopter, and early commercial and barnstorming planes. But the museum's highlight is, not surprisingly, "The Automobile in American Life," exploring our nation's infatuation with cars. Look for Ford's 1901 Model-T, the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile, Rosa Parks's bus, and a parade of presidential vehicles, including the limousine in which Kennedy was shot. Allow 3 hours.Greenfield Village encapsulates Ford's infatuation with history and the world's innovators. 100 genuine 17th-, 18th-, and 19th-century homes were transported from throughout the U.S. and Europe to bring history to Detroit. The Wright Brothers' bicycle shop, Edison's laboratory, and a collection of slave quarters are highlights. Note: The village is closed January through March. Allow 2 hours.New to the mix in 2004, the Ford Rouge Factory Tour depicts the production of Ford's most popular truck, the F-150, through the magic of virtual reality and an assembly plant walking tour. Tours begin in front of the Henry Ford Museum; reservations are strongly recommended. Allow 2 hours.

Detroit Zoo
The Detroit Zoo is one of the finest in the nation, with all of the expected animals -- elephants, giraffes, bears, lions, and more. The Arctic Ring of Life features the world's largest polar bear display. Visitors watch frolicking bears and seals from outside or through a 70-foot-long underwater Polar Passage. Other highlights include a butterfly and hummingbird garden, a free-flight aviary, and a great apes exhibit. Allow 3 hours.

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, ...

The Milner Hotel Detroit
When you stay at the Milner Hotel, you are at the heart of everything Detroit has to offer. Within walking distance are all the Detroit Theatres(Detroit Opera House, Fox Theatre, State Theatre, Gem Theatre, Music Hall) as well as the Detroit Tigers Home- Comerica Park and Lions Home- Ford Field and many other historical landmarks. The Detroit People Mover, the downtown monorail system, is one block away, giving you convenient access to the Greek Town Casino, Hart Plaza, Campus Martius, Joe ...