You are here: Home > Travel Information > Destination Guides Text size A A A See what people from around the world are saying about cities we fly to and from yung_dric: Yall can't tell me that when yall see Chauncey Billups yall don't feel a certain way about him, he was THEE MAN in Detroit a minute ago Erikaa_313: @flea333 Can't wait to see you and the guys play in Detroit next week! a minute ago BornFlyRashad: @Kaaaaaassidei #H2WhiteParty This Sunday May 27th @ #H2Lounge 201 Michigan Ave. Downtown Detroit! Free Tickets Available! a minute ago World / North-America / USA / Detroit | Overview | Fast Facts | Arrive | See | Eat | Sleep | Connect 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. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Currency US Dollar (USD) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Visa Requirements Under the new Electronic Travel System (ESTA) visitors must submit an online application form at least 72 hours before departure. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Language English Address: Post Code: Tel No: Timezone GMT -5 Address: Post Code: Tel No: 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). Address: Post Code: Tel No: Dialling Code 00 1 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Electricity 110V (Standard American two-pin plug) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Health and Safety Healthcare in the USA is high quality but expensive making comprehensive travel and medical insurance cover essential. Address: Post Code: Tel No: 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. Address: Post Code: Tel No: 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. Address: 20900 Oakwood Blvd. Dearborn, MI Post Code: Tel No:00 1 313 982 6001 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. Address: 2648 W. Grand Boulevard,Detroit, Michigan Post Code:48208 Tel No:00 1 313 875 2264 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. Address: 5200 Woodward Avenue,Detroit, Michigan Post Code:48202 Tel No:00 1 313 833 7900 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. Address: Renaissance Center Post Code: Tel No:00 1 313 567 2622 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. Address: 4421 Woodward Avenue Post Code: Tel No:00 1 313 832 5700 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. Address: 3401 Via Roma (Riopelle), Post Code: Tel No:00 1 313 831 5940 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. Book now Address: E Jefferson And Brush Post Code:48243 Tel No: 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. Book now Address: 1114 Washington Blvd Post Code:48226 Tel No: 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. Book now Address: 84 E Ferry St Post Code:48202 Tel No: 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. Address: 212 E Grand River Avenue Post Code: Tel No:00 1 313 963 5204 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. Address: 2901 Grand River Avenue Post Code: Tel No:00 1 313 237 7711 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. Address: 2030 Park Avenue Post Code: Tel No:00 1 313 961 2543 Print City guides Atlanta Chicago Dallas Denver Lowest fares Departure airport -please select- Aberdeen (Dyce) Belfast City Dublin East Midlands Edinburgh Glasgow Leeds Bradford London Heathrow Manchester Norwich
