Plan Your Visit To Detroit, Michigan With These Tips

The great city of Detroit, Michigan, has a long and storied history ranging from proud automotive production lines to becoming the confluence of musical sounds that have influenced artists around the world. If you have never visited this wonderful and eclectic city, you are in for a treat. Continue reading to learn about what you can do in Motor City, and then book your tickets.

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Book the Accommodations

The first thing you should always do whenever you have decided on a destination is to book your accommodations. Ideally, you will be able to find a room close to the things you want to see. For those interested in experiencing American football, staying near Ford Field will get you close to the action.

When you book your room, look for one with essential amenities beyond just the location. Having a kitchen en-suite allows you to eat breakfast before venturing out and keep your fridge stocked with snacks and ingredients to prepare on-the-go food and the perfect picnic meal without having to eat out all the time.

Plan Your Activities

The city of Detroit has an abundance of activities to experience, whether this is your first time visiting or you have decided to return. Here are a few highlights to add to your itinerary.

Detroit Lions - Detroit is the home of the NFL or National Football League Detroit Lions. Start with purchasing tickets for major ticket items, such as football games and work the rest of your activities around it. Look at their website to help plan your trip and book hotels during the season. Pay close attention to the game schedule to ensure you get to see a home game in Detroit. If you are unfamiliar with the rules, strategy, and choreography of American football, do some research so you can better understand and enjoy the game.

Detroit Institute of Arts - The Detroit Institute of Arts, or DIA, is widely considered to be a world-class museum as it holds and showcases a vast collection of arts and antiquities from all around the world. Visitors can spend hours inside looking at everything from the architecture of the building to the carefully curated artefacts.

Detroit Zoo - Animals of all types abound at the Detroit Zoo. Check out the calendar of events to learn about what you can do or book an experience to have breakfast with one of your favourite animals. 

For more inspiration and ideas on what to see and do in Detroit, watch this short video.

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Pro tip: Before leaving home, review the website for every venue you know you will visit. Look at their FAQ or Frequently Asked Questions Page. Some websites also have a Plan Your Visit page. These pages should inform you about the size of bags you can carry into their respective facilities and include the maximum dimensions in addition to whether a clear bag is an allowed alternative. Some visitor attractions will have lockers you can rent during your visit. 

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Now that you have a few ideas of what you can do in Detroit, make the most of your stay by getting a head start on planning. Book your room, buy the tickets for attractions, and remember to take in a show at one of America’s renowned music halls. You will enjoy the city so much that you will be back again.