7 days in Detroit Itinerary

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

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Detroit Historical Museum and Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad. Family-friendly places like South Bass Island and Maumee Bay State Park will thrill your kids. Venture out of the city with trips to Toledo (Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral & Imagination Station), Cranbrook Institute of Science (in Bloomfield Hills) and Island Lake State Recreation Area (in Brighton). Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through Campus Martius Park, meet the residents at Belle Isle Aquarium, engage your brain at Impression 5 Science Center, and visit a coastal fixture at Fort Gratiot Lighthouse.

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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 July, daytime highs in Detroit are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.