Detroit, Michigan is typically not thought of as a hot spot for vacationers, but that may be the key to a great vacation. There’s tons of fun waiting in Detroit, from its lively casinos to its beautiful architectural sites. Detroit has a few surprises in store as well. There are so many cheap flights to Detroit right now that it will not take a huge chunk of change to get there. Detroit is home to the big three car makers in the United States and there are a lot of attractions built around those car manufacturers, just as there are Detroit museums and tours built around the car industry. Of course Detroit is home to Motown Records and there are museums and clubs that are dedicated to the music industry.

A little known fact about Detroit is that it is host to some pretty awesome casinos. Gaming is relatively new to the Motor City but they have done a fine job at getting casinos up and running. Caesars Windsor is a newly built casino that has two hundred room towers, a ball room, a theater and all the amenities that are expected with the Caesar name. The Forum Tower was newly added and is comparable in size to the Augustus Tower. The casinos in Detroit have breathed new life into the Detroit. Of course, if Caesars is not your cup of tea there are other hotel and casinos to choose from. There is the Motor City Casino that is seventeen stories high and was just built in two thousand and eight.

If gambling is not in your blood, then there are other activities to keep you occupied, like the world class Detroit Science Center. The Center is an interactive experience and a wonderful way to spend the day with the family and learn a little something at the same time. The activities at the Science Center are age appropriate and fun. Detroit is a big metropolitan area that attracts big name entertainment. There are always great shows and concerts happening around Detroit, check ahead to see what is available if you are planning a vacation. And although Detroit may be a big metropolitan area, it is still but a short drive away from some beautiful country – wine country. You’ll find top notch distilleries and wine-tasting. Detroit is also home to several amusement parks that provide hours of family fun and thrills. And no one can overlook Lake Michigan for world class boating, fishing and water sports, or for just picnicking in the beautiful Michigan weather. Get there before the early Michigan winter sets in, though – or you might find yourself up to your armpits in snow earlier than the rest of the country.

After a long time of slaving at work, it’s good to know that we all have our vacations. The thing is, the best way to enjoy a vacation is to know what to do in the particular place you are going to. If you are planning on visiting the great city of Detroit, Michigan soon, you are in luck: it’s a unique place with a 300 year old history that is intricately bound with Henry Ford and the automobile industry. If you’ve only got a little bit of time to spend there, here are some ideas about things to do in Detroit vacations.

Henry Ford Museum – Detroit is known for its history with automobiles. It was here that Henry Ford established the Ford Company and became one of the world’s richest men. He is also known for a mentality or philosophy called “Fordism”. He stressed the mass production of low cost automobiles. Today, Ford is a household name and it is easy to spot a vehicle carrying that name and there’s a chance that you have owned one yourself at one point or the other.

Watch Football – It would be such a mistake (especially for football fans) to miss a Detroit Lions game. A trip to the downtown Detroit to visit the Ford Field would be a treat whether you are a football fan or not. Even if you are someone that doesn’t understand the game, the mere roar of the thousands of fans would get your juices started.

Going to the Zoo – As a child, a lot of us have wanted to go to the Zoo at one point or another. Most kids are amazed and curious about the animals they always see on TV. Seeing a gorilla eat could be one of the most fascinating things a kid would ever experience. If you have kids or simply love animals, the Detroit Zoo has an array of wildlife and there are always a lot of events that are held there. Elephants, monkeys, tigers, lions, you name it.

Detroit Opera House – If you feel like you want to go to cultured events then the Detroit Opera House has a lot to offer. You are almost sure to catch a Michigan Opera Theater production there. It was designed by the same guy that designed the Fillmore Detroit and the Fox Theater. Imagine having a place in one of its 2,700 seats and enjoying the production of your choice.Whatever it is you are into, Detroit really has a lot to offer you. Whether you choose to go with friends, family, or by yourself, you are bound to find something that would fit the occasion or your intention.