Detroit Science Museum at night
The fuel-guzzling heart of America, Detroit is best known as home to the automotive industry and has long been dubbed the nation's Motor City. One step inside this humming metropolis, however, turns preconceived notions upside down. Colorful nightlife, eye-opening museums, and international flavors congregate along the Detroit River, which separates the United States from neighboring Canada.This culturally saturated city was host to Super Bowl 2006, which brought a slew of new, diverse lodging options as well as a glimpse of upscale city life. Surrounded by Michigan's natural beauty and the sparkling splendor of the Great Lakes, Detroit also serves as a gateway to exploring the rugged, northern outdoors.