16 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Detroit: Kellogg Park (in Plymouth), Toledo (Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, Maumee Bay Brew Pub, &more) and Kalahari Waterparks (in Sandusky). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Detroit Institute of Arts, admire the striking features of The Guardian Building, steep yourself in history at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, and see the interesting displays at Motown Museum.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Detroit holiday website.

If you are flying in from Germany, 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 in Detroit, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -3°C at night.