One day in Detroit

So, you are visiting Ann Arbor but you want to spend one day visiting and exploring the great city of Detroit.

Finding great things to do in Detroit will be no problem at all.

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Here are some suggestions for how you can get the most out of your day trip to one of America’s greatest cities from your U of M hotel.

Belle Isle Conservancy

The mission of the Belle Isle Conservancy is to protect, preserve, restore and enhance the natural environment, historic structures and unique character of Belle Isle as a public park for the enjoyment of all – now and forever.

The Conservancy, a 982 Acre park, is located in the Detroit River and is home to the Great Lakes Museum, a Conservatory, a Nature Center, and the Belle Isle Aquarium which is home to one of the largest collections of air-breathing fish to be found anywhere in the world.

You can reach Belle Isle Park by taking the bridge located at the intersection of Jefferson Ave and East Grand Blvd in Detroit.

The Detroit Zoo, Only 30 to 40 minutes from your U of M Hotel

Lions and Tigers and Bears…plus a red panda.

These are some of the hundreds of animals you will encounter at the world-renowned Detroit Zoo.

The Detroit Zoo hopes to provide broad audiences with unique educational opportunities that lead to the appreciation and stewardship of nature while inspiring through engaging, meaningful, and memorable experiences.

The Zoo is located at 8450 W 10 Mile Rd in Royal Oak Michigan.

The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village

Would you like to take a trip through the history of technology and innovation in the United States?

The Henry Ford Museum provides visitors unique experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America’s traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness, and innovation. Their goal is to inspire people to reach out beyond convention to find new technological solutions for the problems of tomorrow.

Also, don’t forget to balance out your experience with a visit to the other half of the Henry Ford Museum at Greenfield Village where you can travel back through time and experience the history of innovation first hand. Catch a ride on a Model T, visit Thomas Edison’s Lab, or visit four working farms across 80 acres.

Other Great Things To Do In “The D”

Sports fans can visit Comerica Park (home of the Detroit Tigers), Ford Field (home of the Detroit Lions), and the brand new Little Caesars Arena downtown (home of the Detroit Pistons and Red Wings).

If you enjoy games of chance Motor City Casino, MGM Grand Detroit, or the Greektown Casino. There is also the Detroit Opera House, the Greektown area, the Mexicantown area, and everyone needs to visit both Lafayette Coney Island and American Coney Island in order to come to your own decision over who offers the best Coney Dog in Detroit.

Finally, no trip to Detroit for any serious music fan would be complete without a visit to the Motown Museum.

The Secret: The Bell Tower is Within Walking Distance

Staying at the Bell Tower will always put you within walking distance of great food and amazing performances near your U of M Hotel.

And, of course, when you look for a hotel in Ann Arbor Michigan, The Bell Tower Hotel is the perfect place for you!

If you have any questions or want to make a reservation, feel free to contact us at any time at (734) 769-3010.

Summer Things to do in Ann Arbor

It is finally Summer which means there are a lot of fun things easily accessible from your Suites in Ann Arbor.

Here are some of my favorite Summer things to do in Ann Arbor.

Sonic Lunch, Close to your Suites in Ann Arbor

What if I were to tell you that national caliber acts come and perform in Ann Arbor during summer, in public and for free, at lunchtime? Would you believe me?

Well, it is true, every Thursday at 11:30 am, bands like Sunflower Bean, The Accidentals, and Absofacto will have Liberty Square in downtown Ann Arbor rocking all Summer long. Started in 2008, Sonic Lunch has become a mainstay of the Downtown Ann Arbor Summer scene.

So, if you like your lunch with live music, when you are in town, walk down to Liberty Square and enjoy your Sonic Lunch.

Summer Beer Festival

Do you love craft beer?

What would you say to over 150 brewers sampling over 1000 Michigan-Made craft beers during a two-day festival?

If this sounds like nirvana to you, and you will be in the area on Friday, July 27th or Saturday, July 28th, you should head on over to Riverside Park in Ypsilanti (just a few miles from Ann Arbor) and join Summer Beer Festival 2018 (the oldest of the four Michigan Brewer’s annual festivals).

Rolling Hills Water Park

When it is hot outside, and it does get very hot and humid in Michigan during the Summer, Rolling Hills Water Park is your ticket for wet and wild fun.

While Rolling Hills is a county-operated water park, it has no shortage of amazing ways to have fun. Take a trip down the lazy river, enjoy the wave pool or thrills from one of the park water slides.

And, if you want to just kick back and relax on a beautiful day, you can just sit in one of Rolling Hills luxurious lounge or sand chairs under a shade umbrella while enjoying a refreshing drink.
Rolling Hills is located at 7660 Stony Creek Road in Ypsilanti.

Ann Arbor Art Fairs

Perhaps the largest and most well-known Summer event in the area is the world famous Ann Arbor Art Fair (one of the largest outdoor art fairs in the nation).

The Ann Arbor Art Fair, a fixture since it was started in 1960, usually includes well over 350 artists, street music, copious food and drinks, and hundreds of thousands of art enthusiasts.

As usual, the 2018 Art Fair will be held across Streets around the University of Michigan campus and all over downtown Ann Arbor starting on July 19th and ending on the 22nd.

The Secret: The Bell Tower is Within Walking Distance

Staying at the Bell Tower will always put you within walking distance of great food and amazing performances near hotel suites in Ann Arbor Michigan.

And, of course, when you look for a hotel in Ann Arbor Michigan, The Bell Tower Hotel is the perfect place for you!

If you have any questions or want to make a reservation, feel free to contact us at any time at (734) 769-3010