12 days in Detroit, Dearborn & Clinton Township Itinerary

Founded in 1701 by a French explorer and adventurer, Detroit exerted a profound impact on the world for most of the 20th century.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Detroit Institute of Arts and Motown Museum. The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant and Yates Cider Mill will appeal to history buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Detroit: Great Lakes Crossing Outlets (in Auburn Hills), Frankenmuth (Rau's Country Store & Frankenmuth River Place Shops) and Ann Arbor (Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tearoom). The adventure continues: examine the collection at The Henry Ford, browse the different shops at The Rust Belt Market, stop by Greektown, and admire the striking features of The Guardian Building.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, go to the Detroit trip planner.

If you are flying in from Spain, the closest major aiports are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Bishop International Airport, Oakland County International Airport and St Clair County International Airport. In November, plan for daily highs up to 10°C, and evening lows to 1°C. On the 23rd (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Dearborn.

Dearborn sits as part of the Detroit metropolitan area and was the home of Henry Ford.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): look for gifts at Morley Candy Makers - The Home of Sanders Candy and then steep yourself in history at Franklin Cider Mill. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Sun): have fun and explore at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.

For more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Dearborn attractions planner.

Dearborn is just a short distance from Detroit. November in Dearborn sees daily highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to drive to Clinton Township.

On the 26th (Mon), contemplate the long history of Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad.

To see photos, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read Clinton Township online trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Dearborn to Clinton Township takes an hour. In November, daily temperatures in Clinton Township can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. You will leave for home on the 28th (Wed).