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  2004 Convention Discover Detroit/Windsor    
 

 

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Discover Detroit

July is a great month to visit Detroit when some of the area's festivals take place, including the Michigan State Fair, Michigan Renaissance Fair, and Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival.

Detroit is a city of rhythm giving the world the music sounds of Motown and hits featuring artists such as Stevie Wonder; Four Tops, Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Temptations and The Jackson Five. Many other musicians contributed to the sounds of techno, jazz, blues, gospel, rock and hip-hop.  

Detroit is a city that builds cars, created assembly lines and major corporations.

Detroit is the Motor City. The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village give visitors a sense of America's past and present with its incredible collection of cars and other artifacts.

Detroit was instrumental in helping many escape to freedom. The Underground Railroad Museum is a walk into the past.

Detroit's ethnically diverse population allows for a variety of international cuisine including Greek, Vietnamese, Mexican, Creole, Polish, Italian, American, and many more.

Detroit has shopping  - with everything from antiques to the latest in fashion.

Discover Michigan

Michigan is the great outdoors with more than 3,000 miles of shoreline, 11,000 inland lakes, and four national parks.  

Michigan has many natural and man-made offerings including aquariums, zoos, museums, lighthouses and natural rock formations.

Michigan has several outstanding wineries as well as famous breweries offering tours of their facilities.

Discover Windsor

Windsor is Canada's southernmost destination. It is a city filled with cultural and historical landmarks, gardens, gaming facilities, and international cuisine.

Windsor's colorful history ranges from Al Capone and his Purple Gang to the Underground Railroad, a network of people who assisted fugitive slaves.

Windsor is known as "Ford City" and the birthplace of Ford Motor Company of Canada.

Discover Ontario

Visit Pelee Island, located in Lake Erie with quiet country roads, beautiful beaches, tranquility and more.

Ottawa is Canada's capital. Visitors will experience a blend of French and English flavors. The city is filled with history and is a source of national pride.

Visit Niagara and be awed by one of the world's natural wonders, Niagara Falls.  

In Toronto, view the city's fabulous waterfront attractions from the top of the CN Tower. The city has many restaurants and attractions for both the young and old.

 
 
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