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World / North-America / USA / Detroit

The home of Motown and Ford Cars, Detroit known as the Motor City has emerged as a thoroughly modern metropolis with a thriving arts, music and culture scene to be proud of.

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Visa Requirements

Under the new Electronic Travel System (ESTA) visitors must submit an online application form at least 72 hours before departure.

Language

English

Timezone

English

Weather

Hot, humid summers often above 30C (86F) and very cold winters, with snow common between November and April and temperatures as low as -14C (6F).

Dialling Code

00 1

Electricity

110V (Standard American two-pin plug)

Health and Safety

Healthcare in the USA is high quality but expensive making comprehensive travel and medical insurance cover essential.

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Healthcare in the USA is high quality but expensive making comprehensive travel and medical insurance cover essential.

Flights to Detroit land at Wayne County Detroit Metro Airport, situated 20 miles southwest of Detroit's downtown. There are free shuttles between its three terminals. The 125 SMART Bus ($1.50) has infrequent services from McNamara and Smith Terminals towards downtown. Taxis ($41) are readily available outside the arrivals hall.

The Henry Ford Museum

The Henry Ford museum Henry Ford pioneered the moving assembly line and brought cars to the masses in the 1920s, making him a pivotal figure in US history. Explore his legacy at this 90-acre site, which incorporates a museum showcasing some unique exhibits, including the car in which JFK was shot.

Motown Historical Museum

Discover the musical giants of Mowtown at the Motown Historical Museum. Take a tour Berry Gordy's house, Hitsville USA, where the founder of the world's largest independent record label lived, and where luminary artists from The Temptations to The Jackson 5 recorded their legendary music.

Detroit Institute of Arts

The USA's fifth largest fine arts museum, the Detroit Institute of Arts houses a 60,000-strong collection. Highlights include paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Van Gogh, Cezanne and Picasso.

Quick Lunch - GM Global Renaissance Center

Enjoy panoramic views of Michigan and Windsor over the Detroit River from the top of the GM Global Renaissance Center at Coach Insignia. This lively chophouse serves steaks, seafood and a healthy, light bites selection.

Top Table - The Whitney

Built in 1894, The Whitney is one of Detroit's most historic mansions and offers fine dining among its elaborate wood-panelled, stained-glass-windowed surrounds.

Cheap Eat - Roma Café

Despite having served illustrious guests from Frank Sinatra and Liza Minnelli to Harrison Ford and Liberace, Roma Café (3401 Via Roma (Riopelle), 00 1 313 831 5940) remains an unpretentious, family-run Italian restaurant housed in a red brick building dating back to 1888.

On Business - Detroit Marriott hotel

There's a staggering 100,000 sq ft of meeting room space for hire at the Detroit Marriott hotel at the Renaissance Center . Well located on the waterfront in downtown, it offers excellent business services and is a short stroll to waterfront restaurants and attractions.
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Lap Of Luxury - The Westin Book Cadillac hotel

The Westin Book Cadillac hotel is looking spruce. A $180 million renovation has brought this 1924 Italian-Renaissance style hotel back to its former glory; it oozes old-world glamour.
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Cheap Sleep - The Inn on Ferry Street

Situated in midtown Detroit's Historic District close to the Detroit Institute of Arts, The Inn on Ferry Street has 40 charming rooms housed in four Victorian properties and two coach houses.
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Coffee And Chat - Espresso Jazzy Café

Espresso Jazzy Café (212 E Grand River Avenue, 00 1 313 963 5204) is downtown Detroit's only independent coffee shop and it's the perfect place to enjoy a tea or coffee while perusing your emails.

Formal Presentation - Motor City Casino

The Motor City Casino (2901 Grand River Avenue, 00 1 313 237 7711) can host up to 1,200 people for conferences and offers a choice of smaller rooms for intimate board meetings. Afterwards you can toast your deal in the glitzy Chromatics Lounge.

Evening Drinks - Cliff Bell's

A particularly lavish art deco jazz lounge, Cliff Bell's (2030 Park Avenue, 00 1 313 961 2543) features live music and a hip crowd most nights from 9.30pm.

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