We are planning a number of day trips for those not participating in specific events, or for family members that may not want to bake in the sun all day with the drivers. Each day, we'll have something different to do.
For Monday, we are having the cook out and car show/soundoff and we expect that everyone will want to be there. This is taking place at a local State Park. There are nature trails, a petting zoo, bike rentals and horseback riding for those interested. It is also a great place to fly a kite. For each of the rest of the days of that week, we have the following trips in mind. If there is enough interest in any or all of these we can provide mass transportation to and from the host hotel for a nominal fee that covers our costs.
The following are proposed events that we selected as having the most potential appeal and are subject to change.
Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village
In the Village, you can expect to travel through time across 81-acres of historic grounds and buildings. Here you will enjoy constumed presenters, dramatic plays, craft demonstrations, historic transportation rides, and authentic dining experiences.
In the Museum, you will explore innovation in America while journeying through 8-acres of some of the world's most fascinating and unusual artifacts. While mostly self-guided, scheduled tours and presenters also provide insight to what has been called the finest collection ever assembled documenting the American experience.
Diamond Jack's Riverboat Tours
Enjoy your own two hour cruise on the sparkling waters of the Detroit River, the world's busiest international waterway. Passengers of all ages discover countless sights rich in history and anecdote during our expertly narrated river tours.
Blending the hottest concepts in theme entertainment and dining with an unparalleled offering of more than 200 exciting, value-oriented and regular-priced stores, Great Lakes Crossing is Michigan's #1 shopping destination. Opened in November of 1998, Great Lakes Crossing boasts six-themed and architecturally distinctive areas in a 1.4 million square foot structure. Great Lakes Crossing brings numerous "firsts" to Michigan, including Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World (five football fields worth of outdoor gear and shopping fun), GameWorks (hi-tech indoor playland developed by Steven Spielberg's guidance), Alcatraz Brewing Company (a prison-themed restaurant complete with a miniature Golden Gate Bridge), Rainforest Cafe, Neiman-Marcus Last Call Clearance Center and Harley Davidson merchandise outlet.
Golf Outing
Friday we will organize a golf outing for all interested. Please send a note to Chuck Spera and let him know how many will be in your group for golfing on Friday. We will get the earliest tee times possible and it will be at a nearby course. Cost to be approximately $65 per person Sign me up!
In addition to these events, there are lots of things to do in the greater Detroit area which we will prepared to assist you in arranging. These include:
Birch Run Outlet Malls
Detroit Institute of Art
Cranbrook Institute of Science/Art Museum/House&Garden
Detroit Historical Museum
Bronners (a 24/7 Christmas store in Frankenmuth, Michigan)
Automotive Hall of Fame
Detroit Opera House 313-874-7464
Detroit Symphony 313-576-5100
Fisher Theater 313-872-1000
Fox Theater 313-596-3200
The Second City 313-965-2222
Youth Theater 313-963-2366
Balloon Quest (Balloon rides)
Detroits Casino's
Detroit Zoo
Golf (Michigan's finest pastime!)
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