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During your Detroit vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
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.
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.
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.
Hilton Garden Inn Detroit/Downtown
The Hilton Garden Inn is the newest hotel in the City of Detroit within walking distance of Compuware, Comerica Park, Ford Field, The Detroit Athletic Club, Gem Theatre, and Music Hall. The hotel is only 5 minutes from major corporations and attractions such as General Motors, UAW training center, Cobo Hall and Conference Center, Joe Louis Arena, The Renaissance Center, Wayne County Municipal Courthouse, Wayne State University and Henry Ford Health Systems. The hotel is 2 miles west of the ...
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites DETROIT-DOWNTOWN
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Detroit is a first class hotel that is in the perfect location for the business or leisure traveler. In addition to our superior guest rooms, the newly renovated hotel has extended stay suites with full kitchens. A coin operated guest laundry, daily dry cleaning service, state of the art fitness center, indoor heated pool, business center, complimentary high speed internet in every room plus wireless internet on the 1st and 2nd floors are just some of ...
Inn on Ferry Street
Receive access to a near by fitness center, complimentary shuttle within 5 mile radius of the hotel, Bell Man and Conceirge on staff. We offer an honor bar so you can enjoy a cocktail or beverage in our parlor. The hotel is located in the East Ferry Street Historic District of Midtown Detroit, street sets the standard for elegant guest quarters and dedicated service. Just steps from the state's finest museums, acclaimed Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University, the Inn is a relaxing ...
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