Southeast Michigan 4-Day Itinerary

  • Day 1: Detroit Institute of Arts
    10 minutes (3 miles) from Comerica Park

    The Detroit Institute of Arts is a world-class museum with a vast collection of more than 60,000 works of art, including African American, Asian, European, Native American, and Modern and Contemporary art. The museum also offers programs and workshops for children, adults, and families.

  • Day 2: Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
    20 minutes (16 miles) from Detroit Institute of Arts

    The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation showcases 250 years of American history and innovation, including the Rosa Parks Bus, Henry Ford's Quadricycle, and the Wright Brothers' bicycle shop. The museum also features an IMAX theater and a factory tour of the Ford Rouge Factory.

  • Day 3: Ann Arbor Farmers Market and Kerrytown
    45 minutes (36 miles) from Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

    The Ann Arbor Farmers Market is a year-round market that offers fresh and local produce, baked goods, and handmade crafts. The market is located in Kerrytown, a historic district with specialty boutiques, bookstores, and restaurants.

  • Day 4: Detroit Riverfront and Belle Isle Park
    30 minutes (5 miles) from Ann Arbor Farmers Market and Kerrytown

    The Detroit Riverfront is a scenic stretch of parks, gardens, and bike paths along the Detroit River. The riverfront also features the Renaissance Center, a skyscraper complex with shops, restaurants, and a hotel. Belle Isle Park is a 982-acre island park with a conservatory, a zoo, and a museum.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Detroit Institute of Arts (2-3 hours, $14 for adults)
  • Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation (3-4 hours, $25 for adults)
  • Ann Arbor Farmers Market and Kerrytown (2-3 hours, free admission)
  • Detroit Riverfront and Belle Isle Park (3-4 hours, free admission)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $39 for admission fees

Transportation

Travelers can rent a car or use ride-sharing services, such as Uber or Lyft, for transportation. The estimated cost for a rental car is $30-$50 per day, depending on the rental company and the type of car. The travel time between each location is approximately 30-45 minutes, except for Ann Arbor, which is a 45-minute drive from Dearborn.

Useful Tips

If travelers have more time, they can visit other attractions in Detroit, such as the Motown Museum, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, or the Detroit Zoo. If travelers have less time, they can skip some of the museums or spend less time at each location. They can also combine Day 1 and Day 4 by visiting the Detroit Riverfront and Belle Isle Park in the morning and the Detroit Institute of Arts in the afternoon.

Airports

The main airport in Southeast Michigan is the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), located in Romulus, MI, about 20 miles southwest of Detroit. The airport has two main terminals and serves more than 30 airlines, including Delta, American, and United. The estimated travel time from DTW to Detroit city center is 25-30 minutes by car or 45-60 minutes by public transportation.

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