If you're heading to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) for a business meeting or vacation, you'll have an opportunity to catch a glimpse of a resilient city. Detroit is an international and industrious town, which has transformed itself multiple times throughout its history.

Only in the Motor City can you can cross the Canadian border into Windsor, or head down to Fords Field. Detroit has been named America's Hottest City, and the downtown provides access to live music and regular cultural activities. To enjoy nature set against the Detroit skyline, head over to Bell Isle Park, a 1,000-acre island in the middle of the Detroit River.

Key Facts

Since Detroit is the Motor City, it's best to consider the benefits of a rental car, which will allow you to check out all of the attractions. You’ll find that Ann Arbor is less than an hour's drive away.

If you do make the trip, you can hike along the Huron River, visit Nichols Arboretum, or enjoy a cup of fresh cider at the Dexter Cider Mill. While in Detroit, Martius Park is the official downtown gathering place, and the park is sprawled across more than two acres, and has an ice rink.

Hints and Tips

Your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) will take about four hours. If you do cross the Canadian border while in Detroit, you'll want to have fare for the Detroit Windsor Tunnel and ensure that your passport is in good order.