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The Henry Ford Museum, Rouge Factory Tour and Greenfield Village

19. June 2017PeterDetroit, Michigan, USANo CommentsDetroit, Ford, Michigan, USA

A must when you are in Detroit is the Henry Ford Museum and especially the Rouge Factory Tour. As a big car fan, you definitely have to swing by here. Another big highlight is the Greenfield Village, located right next...

GM Heritage Center Detroit – Sterling Heights

29. May 2017PeterDetroit, General Motors, Michigan, USANo CommentsChevrolet, Detroit, General Motors, Michigan, USA

I was able to get a look at this exclusive and private venue during my Detroit visit. The GM Heritage Center is not open to the public, however, it can be booked for meetings, training, special events and formal or...

Buddy’s Pizza – The Home of Detroit’s Original Sicilian Style Square Pizza

26. May 2017PeterDetroit, Food & Wine, Michigan, USANo CommentsDetroit, Food, Michigan, Pizza, USA

My first night in Detroit, never been here before. After a long day of traveling to get here, I was craving some food. Why not some pizza, I thought. I fired up my laptop and checked the pizza places around...

Photo of the Week: Sunset over the Detroit Riverwalk

23. May 2017PeterDetroit, Michigan, Photo of the Week, USANo CommentsDetroit, Michigan, Photo of the Week, USA

Sorry guys but I couldn't resist posting another picture of the GM Renaissance Center in Detroit. This picture was intended to capture the sunset along the Detroit Riverwalk. I just liked the view of Detroit right from the Riverwalk. The picture...

QLine – Detroit’s Newest Additon to its Public Transportation System

23. May 2017PeterDetroit, Michigan, Transportation, USANo CommentsDetroit, Michigan, USA

Detroit just added a streetcar system to its public transportation system. It opened last week on Friday, May 12, 2017. The QLine original name was M-1Rail for running along M-1 aka Woodward Avenue. Quicken Loans bought the naming rights and...

Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sterling Heights-Detroit Area

22. May 2017PeterDetroit, Hotels & Lodging, Michigan, USA1 Detroit, Holiday Inn Express, IHG Rewards Club, Michigan, USA

This hotel was the perfect location for my upcoming project just down the street. As a big fan of the IHG brand, it was a must to try this location. Downtown Detroit is only a 30-minute drive away without traffic....

The First Thing to Do When Planning a Trip to Detroit

20. May 2017PeterDetroit, Michigan, USANo CommentsDetroit, Michigan, USA

Even before you hop on a plane or get in your car to head to Detroit, you should sign up for the free D Discount Pass. The pass gives you a 20% discount on tickets for most of the major...

Explore the Motor City by Train with the Detroit People Mover

16. May 2017PeterDetroit, Michigan, Transportation, USA1 Detroit, Michigan, USA

Detroit is known as the Motor City but why not exploring downtown by train. The Detroit People Mover has 13 stations throughout downtown and fares are cheap with 75 cents for a ride. The whole trip around downtown takes about...

Photo of the Week. GM Renaissance Center in the Motor City

10. May 2017PeterDetroit, Michigan, Photo of the Week1 Detroit, Michigan, Photo of the Week, USA

Welcome to the Motor City. Detroit! The name Detroit is associated with cars. Sometimes in good and sometimes in bad ways. I like the city and the first building which pops out when you look at the skyline of Detroit...

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