Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, the largest city in Michigan, is geographically unique in that it is the only US state that looks South upon Canada. It is known as the US “automotive center” and is a leader in the auto industry. Travelers will find that music is the center of Detroit’s nightlife and has two of the nation’s top music venues, the DTE Energy Music Theater and The Palace of Auburn Hills. Other major theaters located in Detroit are the Masonic Temple Theatre, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Fox Theatre, and the Detroit Opera House. Detroit has a number of museums located in the cultural center neighborhood, like the Motown Historical Museum and The Henry Ford. For those interested in sports, catch the NBA’s Detroit Pistons, the WNBA’s Detroit Shock, the MLB’s Detroit Tigets, the 10 time Stanley Cup Champions NHL’s Detroit Red Wings, and the NFL’s Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Detroit is also the home of the hydroplane boat race on the Detroit River and the American Power Boat Association.

Lodging

One of the ultimate favorite hotels in Detroit is the Omni Detroit Hotel at River Place. It is a European classic style hotel nestled in the River District in downtown Detroit.Also located downtown is the Courtyard Detroit Downtown, which boasts cheap hotel rates for travelers on a budget.Another favorite is the Doubletree Hotel Dearborn, with one past traveler leaving a review of “Wow!” The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport is a favorite among those located in close proximity to the Detroit Metropolitan Airport.

Travel

Travelers flying into Detroit will land at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne Country Airport (DTW), which has gone dramatic renovations recently and now boasts a new terminal, the addition of a sixth runway, a new entrance road, and a luxury class adjoining hotel. All of the major airline names fly in and out of Detroit, making it easy for passengers to find cheap flights. Detroit Metropolitan is also host to several charter airlines. Their charter service is seasonal, with the winter months being the busiest.Charter airlines include Champion Air, Ryan International, Trans Meridian, and USA 3000.Commuter Airlines include Delta ASA, Comair, Continental Express, Mesaba (Northwest Airlink), Pinnacle Airlines (Northwest Airlink), United Express, and US Airways Express.With all of these options, you are sure to find a cheap flight into Detroit.

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