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Inside Background
Architecture 
There are marvelous skyscrapers and "statement" buildings in downtown Detroit...
Last edited: October 26, 2008
Culture 
The city of Detroit isn't just about Fords and recessions. The cultural scene...
Last edited: June 05, 2006
Health & Safety 
Don't let Detroit's rep as a crime-ridden, violent city that only thugs would...
Last edited: June 05, 2006
History 
Ah the irony - many people know that Detroit's history is chock full of car...
Last edited: March 21, 2007
Neighborhoods 
The City of Detroit is made up  of nearly 100 neighborhoods, each with its own...
Last edited: March 22, 2007
Recommended Reading 
With Detroit recently celebrating its tricentennial, there's no shortage of...
Last edited: June 07, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
No worries if you're confused about what to do, where to go and where to stay...
Last edited: June 05, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Without a doubt, Spring and Fall are the best times to visit Detroit, unless...
Last edited: June 05, 2006
The Riverwalk 
   General Motors Corporation which owns The Renaissance Center, using it as...
Last edited: May 06, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
The most direct route to get to Detroit from the Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) is...
Last edited: October 31, 2009
Getting Around 
When it comes to getting around Detroit, your options may not be as extensive...
Last edited: September 19, 2006
Public Transportation 
While it is possible to stay in downtown Detroit without a vehicle, it is not...
Last edited: September 19, 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
All of the major car rental companies are available in Detroit and renting a...
Last edited: June 06, 2006
Pure MI Welcome Center 
Visit the Pure MI Welcome Center for all of your travel needs.  MI maps, event...
Last edited: January 25, 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Detroit and Metro-Detroit events: *North American International Auto Show...
Last edited: June 02, 2009
Family Travel 
Go ahead, bring the kids! You'll find plenty of things to do if you're planning...
Last edited: June 04, 2006
Nightlife 
Maybe your only knowledge of Detroit comes from watching "8 Mile" but there's...
Last edited: September 19, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
In early March the bars and nightclubs of the enclave city (within Detroit) of...
Last edited: December 31, 2006
The Performing Arts 
Detroit will forever be known as the birthplace of Motown, as well as the...
Last edited: September 14, 2009
Shopping 
From farmer's markets to shopping malls, shoppers can find anything and...
Last edited: July 25, 2008
Sports & Activities 
Detroit has a strong sports scene, thanks to professional teams like the Red...
Last edited: June 03, 2009
Cruising the river 
The riverscape running from Lake St Clair, south to the Ambassador Bridge is a...
Last edited: September 14, 2009
Monuments and Statues 
Visitors to downtown Detroit are aware of several imposing and notable...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Detroit Symphony 
A fantastic afternoon or evening should be spent with the DSO.  Easy in/out...
Last edited: June 22, 2008
MGM Grand Detroit Casino 
The opulent $800-million MGM Grand Detroit is the first-ever Las Vegas-style...
Last edited: August 30, 2009
Motown Historical Museum 
At only $10 per person, it is a great museum, especially for anyone over 30...
Last edited: December 27, 2009
The Heidelberg Project 
           Pictures are worth a 1,000 words     
Last edited: August 26, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
OM Cafe Location: Woodward in Ferndale, MI Creative, unique vegetarian...
Last edited: November 16, 2006
Da Edoardo's 
Foxtown's hidden asset.  Stop in here after any game or theater show. It's just...
Last edited: January 25, 2008
Vivio's 
Vivo Food and Spirits web site is: www.viviosbloodym...
Last edited: November 05, 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: March 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: July 31, 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: May 26, 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: July 22, 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: March 07, 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: April 27, 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: December 06, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 19, 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 23, 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: December 30, 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: April 04, 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: January 01, 2010
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