Parks - Ten large parks located throughout a five-county region of southeastern Michigan circling the Detroit area make up the vast Metro Park system. Here one finds nature study centers, beaches with supervised swimming, boating and sailing centers, picnic and barbecue facilities, camping areas and winter sport activities. For just a couple of bucks, the Metro Parks offer a clean and safe environment to unwind and enjoy the natural beauty of the state. Also, the Detroit Zoological Park in Royal Oak, ~10 miles north of Detroit, is a most popular attraction. The Detroit Zoo is and it is noted for being among the first to exhibit its animals in natural settings with moats instead of behind bars and fences.

Skiing - Some of the best skiing in the entire Midwest is found in the state of Michigan. Downhill ski slopes of varying difficulty are located within 200 miles of Detroit. Extensive trails for cross-country skiing are found within a half-hour’s drive from downtown at suburban golf courses and also throughout the Metro Park system.

Professional Sports - Spectator sports in the Detroit area include Lions Football, Pistons Basketball, Red Wings Hockey, Tigers Baseball, Rockers Soccer, and horse-racing. Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions and Comerica Park where the Detroit Tigers play, are both located in the heart of Detroit’s entertainment district just a couple of miles south of Wayne State University campuses. Canada, our neighbor - Windsor, Ontario, Canada, is located south of Detroit and can be reached in five minutes using either the Ambassador Bridge or the Detroit-Windsor tunnel. Particular points of interest in Windsor include shopping, dining, and a magnificent view of the Detroit skyline. Once there, additional Canadian attractions are easily reached including historic Amherstberg, the world-famous Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary, the Stratford Skakespearean Festival, and Point Pelee National Park, a bird-watcher’s paradise year-round.