Things to do in Detroit

Take to the water in a kayak

You don’t necessarily have to go out to the Great Lakes to take to the waters. Kayak tours of the East River are available, taking you along the network of Creekside canals. Many tours, such as those provided by Riverside Kayak Connection (tel: +1 734 285 2925; www.riversidekayak.com) depart from Belle Isle State Park.

Taste the best wine Michigan has to offer

Michigan has a thriving wine industry, and there is no shortage of places to sample a few vintages. Most of the region’s 60 wineries offer free tastings, and you can find out the whats and the wheres from Detroit Wine Tasting (www.detroitwinetasting.com).

Travel the Motor City by bike

Perhaps surprisingly given its industrial reputation, Detroit is one of the world's best biking cities. It has extensive cycling networks together with greenways and trails, and the city's biking history stretches back to the late 19th century. Speak to the guys at Wheelhouse Detroit (www.wheelhousedetroit.com) to get yourself sorted with some wheels.

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Featured Hotels

Trumbull and Porter Hotel

Pleasant and functional, this hotel near the banks of the Detroit River is more than its outdoor murals and lobby coffee bar. While you can see the city from your room, you’re also only a mile and a half from both Greektown and the Comerica Park Baseball Stadium, where the Detroit Tigers play. Your stay comes with free parking and WiFi, and in upgraded rooms, a whirlpool tub.

Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center

Soaring 73 floors above the Detroit River, this is Metro Detroit's largest hotel: it has no fewer than 1,298 guest rooms luxuriously appointed for both business and leisure travel. The hotel's location in the GM Renaissance Center means that guests have easy access to a variety of shops, restaurants and services. Guests dining at the hotel's American restaurant Volt have great views of the Detroit River and Windsor.

Doubletree Hotel Dearborn

Conveniently located off the Southfield Expressway, near the Detroit Metro Airport, this business hotel has plenty of features to assist business travellers, such as Wi-Fi access and a 24-hour business centre. There are indoor and outdoor pools and an executive fitness centre at the hotel, as well as a restaurant and a meeting and banquet space.

The Inn on Ferry Street

This hotel brings together four separate buildings, each dating back to the 19th century. It’s essentially a bed and breakfast complex, with individually decorated rooms and comfy lounges with real fireplaces. The hotel also offers its guests a complimentary shuttle service within a 9km (5.6 miles) radius, though you’re within walking distance of many attractions.

Townsend Hotel

This trendy hotel located in the leafy Birmingham area of Detroit is perfect for star spotting. Celebrities like Paul McCartney have booked lavish suites at the hotel when in town, and many other performers choose the European-style elegance of the Townsend for their stay. The award-winning Rugby Grille restaurant serves contemporary American and European cuisine as well as afternoon tea.

The Atheneum Suite Hotel Detroit

This grand property’s location in Greektown is not taken lightly in terms of interior décor: you will find Greek revival touches and portraits of Greek mythology throughout. As the name suggests, the hotel offers suites only, and the 174 rooms have marble baths and the usual modern conveniences. There is no restaurant, but the hotel is situated close to a wide choice of eateries.

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