7 days in Detroit Itinerary

Founded in 1701 by a French explorer and adventurer, Detroit exerted a profound impact on the world for most of the 20th century.

Get out of town with these interesting Detroit side-trips: Toledo (Toledo Museum of Art & Toledo Zoo), Sandusky (Great Wolf Lodge Water Park & Kalahari Waterparks) and Snook's Dream Cars (in Bowling Green). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Detroit Institute of Arts, don't miss a visit to Campus Martius Park, steep yourself in history at Motown Museum, and look for gifts at Bronner's Christmas Wonderland.

For ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Detroit road trip planning site.

If you are flying in from Finland, the closest major aiports are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Bishop International Airport, Oakland County International Airport and St Clair County International Airport. In December, daily temperatures in Detroit can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -3°C.