Visiting Detroit Metro Area

Detroit, the D, the Motor City or Motown, by any of its monikers is a great summer destination. Detroit is largest city in Michigan as well as the center of the Detroit Metro area, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the US. Detroit is also on the US – Canadian border creating the Detroit-Windsor area, an important commercial link with Canada. Famous for its sports teams, the MLB's Detroit Tigers are in full regular season play at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit. The NFL's Detroit Lions are gearing up for the fall season while the Pistons take a rest.

The 2010 Detroit Jazz Festival is September 3rd through the 6th. In its 31st year this will be the place for music fans over the Labor Day Weekend. Highlights of the lineup include pianist Mulgrew Miller, Terence Blanchard and Branford Marsalis. With a full scheduled of local and nationally recognized Jazz musicians, the Detroit Jazz Festival is one of the best.

Allen Park is a delightful city just ten miles from downtown Detroit. The Allen Park Farmers Market is a traditional community event that run June through September. Held on Fridays in 2010, you can find the best local produce and handicrafts on Friday's at the Allen Park Community Center parking lot. The 2010 Allen Park Street Fair, one of the Detroit areas summer highlights, is August 6th and 7th. Enjoy food, fun and live entertainment while browsing the best of local arts and crafts. The Best Western Greenfield Inn in Allen Park is an ideal location for a weekend getaway. Stay for an extra day and enjoy the Henry Ford Museum and Fair Lane, the beautiful Henry Ford Estate.

Sterling Heights hosts the popular SterlingFest August 5th through the 7th at the civic grounds and Dodge Park. Just north of Detroit, this is also great weekend of fun and entertainment. Three days of arts, crafts, a carnival, live entertainment and plenty of food and drinks. Make it a family getaway and book a few nights at the Best Western Sterling Inn. The kids will love the indoor water park with the three-story slide and lazy river. Relax poolside while the kids wear themselves out!

Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo is a popular fall event for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The 2010 Run Wild marks the 14th year for the event on September 19th. Geared for the entire family, events include the Family Fun Walk and 5K and 10K races. A fun course through the zoo for walkers and running courses in the neighborhoods surrounding the zoo make for a great day of activity. Stay to visit the zoo and let the children enjoy special race day games and activities. Have fun - all for a good cause!