The Motor City is the place to visit in the Midwest for great sights and sounds as well as good food. The following highlights some of the things that the average traveler needs to know to make any trip to Detroit a fun adventure.

Climate

Detroit’s climate is mild with January being the city’s coolest month with an average high temperature of 30 degrees and an average low of 16 degrees. The hottest time of year in Detroit is July as the average high is 83 degrees and the average low is 63 degrees.

Sports

Those visitors in the mood for some professional sports action will feel right at home in Detroit. The city is host to many teams such as the Tigers, Redwings, Pistons, and Lions.

Music

Detroit is the birthplace of Motown. The numerous bars and clubs that can be found in the Motor City provide tourists with great live Motown performances as well as a good social atmosphere. The Motown Historical Museum offers a look back at the history of Motown, with emphasis on such greats as the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and the man who started it all with his Motown creation back in 1961, record producer Barry Gordy. Those who are in the mood for a look back at the history of jazz should be sure to check out the Greystone Hall of Fame which is dedicated to jazz music.

Culture

If music or sports is not what the doctor ordered, then travelers can get a taste of Detroit’s cultural side with a visit to Detroit’s Cultural Center or the Detroit Museum of Art. For a glimpse back into the past focused on Detroit’s important role in the growth of the automobile, tourists can visit the Henry Ford Museum. The Holocaust Memorial Center is dedicated to those who suffered during the Holocaust.

For a more lighthearted approach to Detroit culture during the winter months, stop by the Plymouth International Ice Sculpture Spectacular and see some of the world’s best ice sculptors in action. Travelers looking to have fun with animals should consider the Detroit Zoo or the Belle Isle Zoo for excitement of the more kid-friendly sort.