Visiting Detroit Metro Area

Detroit visitors find the motor city alive and revitalized. Famous for automobile industries and Motown and their profound impact on American life. The largest city and metro area in the state there is a lot to enjoy and discover. Detroit, the City of Champions among its monikers, is winding up the Pistons Basketball regular season, and plans are in place for the 2010 Summer Basketball Youth Training Camps. The 14th season, brings 15 four day sessions to locations throughout Michigan. Under the direction of Coach Steve Moreland, get your young hoopsters signed up now for a great summer growth experience. More than just basketball, teamwork, character and leadership are some of the life-building fundamentals taught in the sessions.

It is time to Play Ball! That is baseball, the MLB Detroit Tigers open the regular season home games April 9th against the Cleveland Indians. The 2010 season marks the 110th opening day for the Tigers. Remember the Every Kid Every Sunday promotion, all kids received a foam paw and get to run the bases after the game. Get a jump on summer, take the family out to the ballpark this spring. The Red Wings sent nine players to the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, representing six countries. Always a strong team, look for them as strong contenders for the Stanley Cup again this year.

West of Detroit near Westland, Hines Park will close six miles of the Park to traffic each Saturday. Walkers, runners, cyclists and anyone looking for a safe place to be active can take advantage beginning May 1 throughout the summer. May 1st the park will also host the High Flying Kite and Music Festival. Make a full day of fun with kite making, stunt kites and kids activities. Bring or make your own kite and fly it. Music and kid's activities make for a fun family day in the park.

Detroit's River Days Festival is a local favorite, held June 18-21, this fourth annual event has expanded along the riverfront and added new and exciting activities. With three miles of the riverfront completed there is plenty of room for fun. Enjoy live music, a kid's zone various water events and entertainment. The 52nd Annual Target Fireworks will end the festival on Monday, the first day of summer. A choreographed show, with over 10,000 pyrotechnic effects make this one of the works largest fireworks spectacular. A longstanding Detroit tradition, combine the River Days Festival with the Fireworks to kick off summer in a big way.

Best Western Hotels in the metro Detroit area are the perfect place for a family getaway or vacation. Locations like the Best Western Greenfield Inn or the Best Western Troy-Madison Inn are close to downtown Detroit and its attractions. With swimming pools and workout facilities, everyone can enjoy their time away. Many Best Western Hotels are pet friendly, so even the dog can come along.

Detroit Metro Area Hotel Map