Detroit
Detroit
The largest city in Michigan, referred to as Mo-Town because of the number of automobile companies that were established here. In the 1950's it also was the birthplace of a soulful jazz sound the swept a generation of music lovers referred to as MoTown for Berry Gordy's MoTown Records.
The Detroit International RiverWalk spans more than three miles, from Rose Parks Blvd. to the Belle Isle Bridge, along the Detroit River you can spend time walking or biking through the well designed path and gardens to enjoy the nature and fall splendor.
Thanksgiving Day!
America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Art Van, one of the country’s oldest and most celebrated Parades, will step off at 9:00 a.m. on Woodward Avenue and Kirby and end at Woodward Avenue and Congress. Hundreds of thousands of parade-goers will be watching as the Parade makes its way down Woodward Avenue.
Shinola is a Detroit-based luxury Hotel.
Shinola Hotel is located on the 1400 block of Woodward Avenue in the center of Detroit. We offer unprecedented access to the best of downtown.
Memorial Weekend
Each year on Memorial Day weekend, thousands of people from across the globe gather in the birthplace of Techno to celebrate the heritage of Detroit and its musical influence over countless generations, new and old.
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Motown Museum is located on West Grand Boulevard in Detroit—east of Rosa Parks Boulevard and west of Woodward Ave. and the John C. Lodge Expressway (M-10).
The Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory is the oldest continually-running conservatory in the United States. It is divided into five distinct sections: Palm House, the Tropical House, the Cactus House, a sunken Fernery, and the Show House.
The Dossin Great Lakes Museum is located on the shores of Detroit’s historic Belle Isle, just east of downtown Detroit.
November 24-26, 2023
December 1-3, 8-10, 13-23, 26-31,2023
January 2-7, 2024
Join us for 40 magical nights with millions of LED lights illuminating trees, buildings and more than 280 sculptures throughout the front half of the Zoo. Experience the magic of the Detroit Zoo in winter as you take in the sights and sounds of the season. For guests of all ages.
Detroit Institute of Arts is among the top 10 museums in the country, offering over 100 galleries with art from ancient to modern times. Among the renowned works are French Impressionist, German Expressionist, American and Flemish paintings.
The Alexis Company is Detroit’s exciting novelty, party supply, souvenir and tee shirt business. We have served thousands of customers throughout the Metropolitan region and across the nation.
Comerica Park (home of the World Famous Baseball Team The Detroit Tigers) includes a carousel, a Ferris wheel, Liquid Fireworks in center field that can be choreographed to music, and a Walk of Fame pedestrian museum. The park has something for everyone making a full family day of fun!
