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Preparing your trip to Detroit: advices & hints - things to do and to obey

1. It's best to go shopping with the national currency, which can be exchanged at numerous banks and specialized exchange offices. Experienced tourists recommend using the services of exchange offices located at the airport where exchange rates are the most favorable.
2. All large supermarkets, shopping centers, restaurants and gas stations accept credit card payments. Before the trip, be sure to clarify whether the credit card is valid in the territory of a foreign country.
3. Numerous rental points offer travelers car rentals. To rent a car, you will need an international driver's license, as well as a credit card with the required amount of deposit. The final amount depends on the car's brand and class.
4. The best way to make phone calls to other cities and countries is from special public telephones, which can be found near transport stops, shopping complexes, and state institutions. Such pay phones accept coins or special plastic cards that are sold at post offices or newsstands.
5. Tourists should remember that for any violation of the law there is a serious penalty. This applies especially to drivers and pedestrians who will most likely to be fined for any violation of traffic rules. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Going for a walk, be sure to take a copy of an identity document with you. Without the necessary documents, young people may simply not be allowed to enter the entertainment facility, and restaurants may refuse to sell alcoholic beverages if the waiter has any doubts about a customer's age.
7. The city has surface and underground secure parking lots offering fees ranging from 5 to 10 dollars per day. Car owners cannot pay per hour.
Family holidays with kids in Detroit. How to entertain your child, things to show to children.
Detroit has special attractions that can interest even the youngest travelers. A perfect example is the Belle Isle Aquarium - a great zoological center which is not an ordinary aquarium in … Open
8. Some neighboring buildings are connected by a convenient system of above-ground passages. Thus, one can easily move from one building to another without going out into the street. Such passages are designed to save people from having to go outside in adverse weather.
9. Local press and soft drinks can be purchased at vending machines installed literally "at every corner". Vacationers are advised to stock up on small change to be able to pay.
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What to visit being in Detroit - unique sights

Detroit Mariott

From the series “The World's Tallest Hotels”
Check on the map:   Distance from Detroit center - 0.6 km.
From the panoramic windows of the rooms or the sports hall, located on one of the highest floors, you can observe the surroundings of the city. If you want to combine the admiration of the city panorama with tasting of exquisite delicacies, you can visit the restaurant with an extensive menu containing the most popular dishes of international cuisine. The hotel is equipped with many elegant relaxation areas furnished with design furniture. There are specialized rooms for organizing trade negotiations. In addition, in some luxurious rooms, the panoramic windows have even been installed in the bathroom. … Read further

Horace Dodge

From the series “The Most Spectacular Fountains in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Detroit center - 0.5 km.
At night, when the well is illuminated with the wonderful illumination, he remembers the huge space ship. The fountain was opened in 1978. His project was designed by the outstanding Japanese painter Isamu Noguchi. The project was supported by the wife of Horace Dodge - Anna Tompson. The realization of the grandiose project cost about a million dollars. The top of the fountain is made of stainless steel. For the design of the basin the noble black granite was used, which makes the appearance of the fountain more exquisite and more magnificent. … Read further

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Tips for the cities around Detroit

Cleveland
4. In the city center, one can find the most prestigious and expensive hotels. Budget tourists should look for a hotel in more remote areas. 5. The main national language for locals is English, but it is very different from classic British English. Some words are pronounced in a different way, there are many slang words In the everyday language that foreign tourists may ... Open »
Toronto
4. Most shops open no later than 10:00 am and serve visitors to 6:00 pm; in large department stores and shopping centers working day usually ends no earlier than 9:00 pm. Friday is a half-day; Sunday is a common day off, however, some souvenir shops can work seven days a week . 5. It is necessary to pay for goods and services with national currency; the exchange can be found ... Open »
Niagara Falls
4. In Niagara, you can stay in hotels of any level, from prestigious to modest ones. Among budget hotels, there are original themed ones, which are in demand even by wealthy tourists. 5. The main form of public transport is buses, which can get passengers to any area of interest. Taxi services are quite expensive so can only be beneficial for large groups of travelers. ... Open »
Chicago
4. Travelers visiting Chicago in the summer can use free tourist buses marked ‘Trolleys.’ Their route takes you through the most important attractions, including Lincoln Park, Navy Pier and the seafront of Michigan Avenue. Free buses run around the city from 10 am to 6 pm. 5. Taxi services would be beneficial to travelers who are staying on holiday as a great company. ... Open »
Indianapolis
4. Do not forget to leave tips in all restaurants and bars of the city. The average size of tips should be approximately 10 - 15% of the total order. Taxi drivers, maids in hotels and tour guides should also receive a reward for their service. 5. When you plan to go shopping, make sure you have the local currency because other currencies can be accepted on a very ... Open »
Milwaukee
4. During the period between May and October, many museums and cultural centers are open up to 8 pm. For the rest of the year, they are closed earlier so it is recommended to clarify their opening hours beforehand. 5. In the city, there are a lot of hotels. The most expensive ones are located on central streets. On Howell Avenue, there are a lot of budget hotels. ... Open »
Travelling to Detroit - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Detroit. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.
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