Whether it's for business or pleasure, the Detroit Visitors Guide will give you the information you need to get around with a minimum of fuss and a maximum of good times.
Getting Around Town
It should come as no surprise that the car is the method of choice for getting around in Detroit and its suburbs. In addition to keeping you updated about the status of Detroit's streets and highways, information about Detroit's other modes of transportation is provided.Top Detroit Attractions
The City of Detroit has been known by several monikers throughout the centuries, including Motor City and Motown. The area has diversified since then. While cars and music are still tops, the Metro Detroit area has several top Detroit Area Attractions to check out while you're visiting.Seasonal Attractions: Festivals and Events by Month
Detroit has several festival and events going at any given time. To find out what is going on in the Metro Detroit area this month, check out the Festival and Events Guide.Downtown Restaurants and Dining Options
Downtown Detroit has a lot of dining options from which to choose. There are long-time landmarks, local favorites and restaurants that simply provide a unique dining experience. The restaurant guide provides a few recommendations regarding Downtown Detroit Restaurants.Downtown Hotels
Detroit has a history of luxury when it comes to hotel options. Of course, some hotels are landmarks in themselves and have been serving downtown Detroit for a while now. Still others are the result of the influx of casinos into the downtown area. Still others are brand spanking new developments incorporating historic hotel properties. In fact, several former-hotel properties on the National Register of Historic Places have reopened in the past year under new ownership after extensive renovation.Casinos
Casino Windsor started it all across the river in Windsor. The City of Detroit took notice and built three more casino/hotel complexes. All four casinos are now world class and have their own unique characteristics and ammenities that set them apart for repeated gambling trips downtown.Miscellaneous Things to Know
Traveling to an unfamiliar city can bring up practical concerns. For instance:- Can you turn right on red when driving downtown?
- Are cell phones prohibited while driving?
- What's the sales tax in Michigan?
- What weather should I expect?
- What time zone is Detroit in?
- What weather should I expect?
- What's the sales tax in Michigan?
- Are cell phones prohibited while driving?
