Don't miss the heart-pounding action of Detroit Hydrofest this summer as Unlimited Hydroplanes race at speeds close to 200mph on the Detroit River. This show also features a Hot Rod show, live music and entertainment!
Relax and unwind one evening at the MotorCity Casino-Hotel, one of the three resort hotel casinos in Detroit. Play at the most exciting game floor in the city, featuring classic reel games, new five-reel games, video poker and video slots. You can also join in one of the 57 table games in the casino or head to the Poker Room for a classic card game.
Art aficionados will not want to miss a trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts, one of the most significant art collections in the country. This gigantic museum covers 658,000 square feet and features over 100 galleries filled with everything from ancient Egyptian artifacts to today’s top contemporary works.
Bibliophiles rejoice! John K. King Books in downtown Detroit boasts four above-ground floors and a basement full of rare and used books for the public to peruse and purchase. The largest independent bookseller in the state, this enormous collection (over 1 million books) accounts for most of the store’s business–but true book collectors will want to make an appointment to view the rarer antiques next door.