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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.
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 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.
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 ...
Omni Detroit River Place
The Omni Detroit River Place is a century old national historic landmark situated on the banks of the Detroit River. The estate-like settind is convienently located in downtown Detroit, one mile from Detroit's convention center, Cobo Hall. The Omni Detroit River Place is approximately 30 minutes from Detroit Metro Airport and approximately 15 minutes from Detroit City Airport. Museums, stadiums and the casinos of Windsor, Canada are just minutes ...
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