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My visitors guide to Wayne State University Area revision 6-9-2015
Notes from Wesley Arnold [email protected]
unpaid volunteer Friend of The Easiest Language
How to get to Wayne State University area from Detroit Metro Airport
on the cheap. Takes about 2 hours by buses costs about $2.50 From
North Airport Terminal take 125 SMART bus Northbound to Griswold
& Congress streets takes 1 hour and 22 minutes has 123 stops,
walk 1 minute to Larned get on 610 Bus Southbound 11 minutes
get off at Woodward and Warren This is location for WSU.
Is best to walk if distance short. Or Rent a car but parking can be a problem at times
and cause a walk of several blocks. Buses are problematic and not very frequent. DOT
Bus Fare is $1.50 exact change or card. Seniors and disabled 50¢. Transfer to second
route 25¢. Department of Transportation 888 336 8287 or 313 933 1300
www.RideDetroitTransit.com for bus routes and times. Buses take exact change or
give change on bus card for future use.
North of 8 mile also check South Michigan Transp SMART BUSES FARE $2.00 Seniors 50¢
https://www.smartbus.org/
Disabled show medicare card transfer is 10¢ senior or disabled Cabs are not cheap.
If several people carpool you can get around better and at least expense. If renting a car
there is free and metered parking in many areas 25¢ for 15 minutes most say limit is
two hours. Don't know if enforced, probably not. Arrival at Train station is on
Woodward Ave. One mile south on Woodward to WSU then east to Ghafari Hall. Or
almost 4,000 feet to the International Institute. Woodward Bus to Kirby for International
Institute (within 300 feet to east) or exit bus at Kirby and walk across campus 1300 feet
west to Ghafari Hall. First check in advance to see if me or others can give you a ride. I
live 10 miles away.
Woodward is dividing line between East and West
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Wayne State University = WSU map
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Wayne State University building map
Wes's map
PARKING can be a nightmare Good News choices are in general order of cost
For attendees at International Institute sometimes guests can park free in their small lot next to their
building but once that lot is full the next best choice is on the side streets which are either free or
metered. There are lots of free spaces within 3 short blocks.
Parking meters spaces are numerous. Parking is 25¢ for 15 minutes alleged limit is two hours (I do not
know if this is enforced) and you may have to buy a card at one of several roadside kiosks in area to
pay. Parking is free from 10PM until 7AM but run out and pay otherwise it is a $45 ticket. One
resident told me the meter maid was the only functioning part of the Detroit Police department.
Parking is free Sundays at all meters on all public streets. There are two handicapped parking
spaces across from International Institute which appear to be free as there is no meter.
Here is a parking price finder http://detroit.bestparking.com/
The Red no parking symbol means not open 8-10 Saturday and Sunday
Detroit Public Library sometimes offers free parking for patrons on Saturday. Entrance is on
South side of the Big Detroit Public library. Putnam, between Cass Ave. and Woodward Ave. You have
to go into the library and sign in. You have to exit and sign out before library closes. Saturday 10 a.m.
- 6 p.m. They don't check your whereabouts in between. Only 2 blocks from the International Institute.
You can park at Wayne State University lots FOR $7-10 PER DAY but have to pay that price each
time you enter with a car, except by special permit.
Wayne State University = WSU $7. Manoogian structure 2 5322 Lodge Freeway 700 spaces open 24
hours 313 577 1979 Indoor parking credit card special permit 25¢ more for overnight & come and go
WSU $7. 160 W Palmer between Woodward and Cass 150 spaces 313 577 1979 Mon-Sun 6AM-1AM
outdoor self park no overnight credit cards accepted
WSU $7.50 471 W Palmer between 2nd and Cass 50 spaces 313 577 1979 Mon-Sun 6AM-1AM
outdoor self park no overnight cash only
WSU $7. Parking structure 1 450 W. Palmer but no overnight WSU Permit or Credit Card
Detroit Historical Museum Parking 259 Kirby between Woodeard and Cass 75 spaces Mon-Fri
8AM-5PM Sat-Sun 10AM-5PM outdoor lot self park 313 833 7935 $6. no overnight parking
PARK RITE Brush Street Detroit Institute of Art Parking $5-8 Mon-Sun 7AM-6PM 400 spaces313
833 9463 outdoor lot self park cash or credit cards accepted
APG Parking $5. 4820 Cass between W Hancock-Warren W 60 spaces Mon-Sun 7AM-5PM outdoor
lot cash only 313 821 2626 self park and valet no overnight
Medical Center Hall Parking 3800 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48201 At Mack Phone number (313)
832-2920 Athena K. says The best thing about this parking lot is that it's free on Saturday mornings,
which is when I try to schedule my appointments. Otherwise it's pay by the half hour or hour.
Visitors without a Wayne State card may park by:
Using a credit or bank debit card (VISA, MasterCard, or Discover) for $7.00 flat rate parking at
Parking structures 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, and Parking lots 41, 50 and 75. Also at structure 6 for $7.50 flat rate.
This method requires that the user swipe in and also swipe the same credit card out.
Getting a ticket from Structures 6 and 8 or Lot 31. Charges upon exit vary by length of time parked,
daily maximum are $10.00 and $7.50 respectively.
Depositing $7.00 in bills or quarters into the machine at the entrance gate. Locations with cash
machines are as follows; Lots 11, 15, 23, 32, 35, 59 and 60.
Wayne State University parking meters are also available in lots 21 (located on Antoinette & Cass), 58
(Physics Building), outside of lot 53, and on the Medical Campus between Scott Hall and the Lande
Building.
Purchasing a Guest Card for $1 cash from a Cash System Value Terminal. Additional funds must be
added to Guest Cards to allow entry into general parking lots at a rate of $7.00 per entry (the fee is
deducted from the card). Additional funds can be added to Guest Cards at CSVT machines for future
parking. CSVT machines, located in various buildings on campus, accept bills in increments of $1.00,
$5.00, $10.00 and $20.00. All prices are subject to change.
ATTRACTIONS IN THIS COLOR HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Close Walking distance from International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit
111 E Kirby St., Detroit, MI 48202, (313) 871-8600. http://www.iimd.org/?q=node/1830
The International Cafe restaurant is located in the lower level of the International Institute
Building, at 111 East Kirby, Detroit, Michigan. http://www.iimd.org/?q=node/1830
Go down stairs and turn right. There is an elevator. American and ethnic foods $6-10. coffee
99¢ No waitress you order and they bring the food to you. Fair selection of foods. Open fron 11-2
M-F Not open Sat & Sun
Campus Diner
5470 Cass Ave at Ferry (313) 832-4817
Walking distance 2 blocks west then 1 block North. Only open til 4 PM Sat.
Closed Sunday. My first choice having been there. It is a regular restaurant reasonable prices.
Breakfast had 2 Eggs Toast and Jelly for $2.55, Breakfast Sandwich 2.75. Coffee $1.65. Pancakes
3.55 &up. Omelettes 4.95-8.55. Hot Dog 1.75. Hamburger 4.95. Sandwiches fried chicken 5.55.
others 6.55 &up. Soup 2.50. Salads 6.75 &up. Dinners 8.75-10.75. Pitas 4.25. Seafood Fish &
chips 9.15 Fish platter 10.75. Skillets 7.75 &up. Deserts 1.75 &up. Only fault was the booth I
was in was so big I could not sit with my back resting on the seat back as I would have probably 9
inches between me and the table. And I am a big man with a pot belly. Everyone there was nice.
to west
Student Center 5221 GULLEN MALL 1,200 feet walking has a small snack,
pop, chip store called Campus Grounds, also Taco Bell Mon. - Sat.: 10:30 a.m. - 3:00
p.m. Sun.: Closed, Panda Express Closed
Wing Stop (like a KFC) Mon. - Friday10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sat.: Closed Sun.: Closed,
Starbucks with coffee, cookies, breakfast sandwiches and In the basement is the Grill Works
burgers which is also closed for the summer. 1,200 feet walking. Due to renovation one can only
enter this Student Center building from the North side.
Map
Going out this north door and walking west you will find the Towers building with
Subway which is open and makes great subs, but Freshii next door is
closed for the summer.
Duncan Donuts is in Admin building to north a hundred feet or so
If you keep walking west then at the corner of the Towers building on the outside of the Towers
on the Anthony Wayne drive side walk south you will find :
Another Duncan Donuts appears to be closed for the summer It was closed on Friday May 29
On the outside of Ghafari Hall on Anthony Wayne drive side is:
Einstein Bros Bagles 1,400 feet walking 695 Williams Mall http://www.einsteinbros.com/
Another Starbucks with coffee, cookies, breakfast sandwiches Mon. - Thurs.: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00
p.m. Fri.: 7:30 a.m.. - 5:00 p.m. Sat.: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sun.: Closed
Salad 101 5122 Anthony Wayne Dr (313) 833-0000 in Atchison Hall http://salad101detroit.com/
On outside of Atchison Hall is
Jimmy Johns gourmet sub for lunch. Delivery is available. 1,400 feet walking
5118 Anthony Wayne http://www.yellowpages.com/detroit-mi/mip/jimmy-johns-641907?
lid=64190
Albasa closed for summer
Gold 'n' Greens Map 1,400 feet walking In Ghafari Hall closed for summer semester
Gold ‘n’ Greens all-you-care-to-eat setting. It is a vegetarian dining center.
Fall/Winter Hours Monday – Thursday 8a-7p
Friday 8a-2p
Towers Cafe Map 1,400 feet walking In Towers building
The Towers Café has all-you-can-eat style BUFFET $9.50 Its expanded salad bar, dessert station,
and other stations like the home food station, encore encore, and inspirations station make the Towers a
favorite place to eat. The Towers Café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner on the weekdays and brunch
and dinner on the weekends. Monday - Thursday 7a-9p Friday 7a-8p Saturday & Sunday 9a-8p
Towers Cafe is open from 9am-8pm August 30th, 31st and September 1st due to the Labor Day
Holiday. One student who lives there told me the food was “not great”.
Delilah's Cafe 1,300 feet walking (313) 833-0118 5155 Gullen Mall in UnderGrad library
first floor. Delilah's is a snack store but has lots of dining tables. They have coffee, pop, juices,
cookies, hot dogs, sandwiches, salids, and candy, chips etc.
On North side of campus by law school is another Einstein Bros Express on Palmer
Scott Hall Café in medical center Monday – Thursday: 7:30a – 1:30p
Walking Distance of a few blocks
LaPita Fresh - La Pita Fresh is a nice Mediterranean restaurant, located on Cass near the Barnes and
Noble Bookstore, specializing in mid-eastern Cuisine. All major credit cards Phone: (313) 831-4550
Here is the menu and more www.lapitafresh.com
Inside Bookstore is the B & N Cafe North side of Warren at Cass
Maccabees Restaurant high priced located at Woodward and Warren in Maccabees
building Burgers $9-18 yes salads $8-14. but some with sandwich only $2. sandwiches $9-17.
Has wine expensive list. While you are there take a 2 minute tour of the first floor of the
Maccabees building. Nice old decorative ceilings and architecture.
Andy's convenience store is in Maccabees building. Chips, sandwiches, salads,pop etc.
To north
Domino's Pizza 5564 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48202
Fourteen East Gourmet Coffee shop 15 East Kirby Park Shelton Building 313.871.0500
Star of Woodward Groceries 5730 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48202
Marathon Gas Station and FOOD MART on Woodward by I94 which is a couple of blocks north
North of Palmer at Woodward in the Administrative services building is P O D Grab and Go Express
sandwiches, chips, pop, snacks, salads, beverages.
There Are Other Grocery Stores Cass and Ferry next to Campus Diner
University Foods
Whole Foods near Temple
To south
Olympic Grill 119 W Warren (313) 832-5809 http://www.14eastcafe.com/index.html
https://foursquare.com/v/olympic-grill/4acde795f964a5207ecd20e3 A student said they have good
food.
Potato Palaces 107 WEST WARREN http://thepotatoplace.com/
Tim Hortons 4830 Cass Ave, Wayne State University, The Un, Detroit, MI 48201
313-831-1280
Blimpe 108 West HANCOCK ST, 48201 (313) 831-0711 http://www.blimpie.com/
Byblos Cafe & Grill 4830 Cass Ave (313) 292-5678
http://www.bybloscafeandgrill.com/Byblos_Cafe_%26_Grill/Home_page.html
Checkers 4664 Woodward Ave (313) 831-1268
Royal Grill Restaurant 540 E Warren Ave.
Cappys Restaurant 5408 Woodward
International Cafe 111 E Kirby http://www.yelp.com/biz/international-mini-caf%C3%A9detroit-2
Hannan Cafe 4750 Woodward 313-833-1840 http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/hannan-housecafe-detroit-290570
Starters Sports Barr & Grill on 4501 Woodward http://www.yelp.com/biz/starters-bar-and-grilldetroit
Tony V's Tavern Cass & Palmer a student stated has good food and “specials”.
Distance more than a few blocks
Hop Cat bar Cafe 4265 Woodward Ave http://hopcat.com/detroit
The Whitney posh restaurant 4421 Woodward 313-832–5700 www.thewhitney.co
Fatburger 4501 Woodward Ave. Suite 3 48201 313-656-4669 Hours: Mon-Thur: 10:30am-10pm | FriSat: 10:30-12am | Sun: 12pm-9pm
Big Bee Coffee 4501 Woodward Ave CLOSED south
McDonald's on 4235 Woodward Ave south
Great lakes Coffee 3965 Woodward 313.831.9627 http://www.greatlakescoffee.com/coffeebar/
The Grill Midtown 3919 Woodward 313-832-0892 http://www.thegrillemidtown.com/
Detroit One Coney Island 3433 Woodward (near Mack) (313) 832-7380
http://www.allmenus.com/mi/detroit/131101-detroit-one-coney-island-restaurant/menu/
Here is a link to the Midtown directory with 100 dining places on it and
details and more http://midtowndetroitinc.org/visit/local-area-directory
Mapquest Map http://www.mapquest.com/maps?cat=wayne%20state
%20university&city=Detroit&state=MI&zipcode=48202
Menus for most restaurants in Detroit http://www.allmenus.com/
Go to Google maps for an even better map
ATTRACTIONS IN THIS COLOR HIGHLY RECOMMENDED distances are from
international institute
Michigan Science Center 5020 John R St Detroit, MI 48202 walking distance about 1000 feet
mi-sci.org
(313) 577-8400
Detroit institute of Art walking distance about 1200 feet If you are an Art fan a lot of old paintings
and statues Address: 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 Phone Number: 313 833 7900
http://www.dia.org/#_=_
Detroit Public Library Second floor magnificent architecture and windows walking distance about
1200 feet
Detroit Historical Museum walking distance about 800 feet
Wayne State University and its libraries
WSU Anthropology Museum walking distance about 1800 feet Free admission
Fisher Building Woodard and West Grand Blvd just over 1 mile
Hellenic Museum of Michigan 67 E Kirby St 150 feet
Maccabees Building nice ole architecture 1600 feet Woodward and Warren
Museum of Contemporary Art 4454 Woodward 3500 feet
La plej bonega ATRAKCIOJ estas Henry Ford Museum kaj
Greenfield Village en Dearborn 10 miles west 2 days
recommended 1 for each
Greenfield Village provides a step back in history through seven historic districts, including the
Railroad Junction, Working Farms, Edison at Work, Porches and Parlors, Liberty Craftworks, Main
Street and Henry Ford’s Model T. Costumed players and artisans help bring the period alive through
demonstrations of period crafts, sports and trades. There are also several opportunities to experience
1800s-era shopping and dining. horse-drawn carriage, vintage-car and steam-locomotive rides. A
historic carousel is also available. You can also eat at restaurants that recreate the dishes of the era.
Special events keep the experience fresh and exciting, such as Thomas the Tank Engine and Civil War
exhibits. Others events delve into other time periods, such as the Ragtime Street Fair and Old Car
Festival.
Come June, a baseball itinerary is available on weekends. Park of the fun includes playing town ball in
the Village Green. You can then move on to find a place on the grass and watch an1880s-style baseball
game at Walnut Grove Field. One of the Teams, Lah-De-Dahs, was created in homage to the 1880s
team of the same name from Waterford, Michigan. Picnic lunches are available. There are several
places to eat. From hot dog stands to a fancy Restaurant.
The Henry Ford Museum
Contains a collection of artifacts that demonstrate American ingenuity, whether they be every-day
household items used by innovators or the products they invented. While the museum’s collection is
mostly about cars and vehicles, it’s also about the evolution of America, from air planes to house-hold
appliances. The collection is most like the Smithsonian History Museum in terms of type, but the actual
museum is actually a big, hangar-type hall with 40-foot ceilings. It is a single level, covers over nine
acres and has more of a funky feel than an academic one. Its exhibits are mostly static, but there is
usually at least one traveling exhibit, like the James Bond exhibition and Chocolate. Claims to Fame:
There is no greater depository of historic cars. Because the Henry Ford Museum is about the man’s
collection, not the car company’s, every conceivable make and model is on display –- not just form the
Ford Motor Company. Exhibits also include mobile homes and bikes. The Dymaxion House was
designed by R. Buckminster Fuller and is a 1946 version of the house of the future. Even today, it
contains some awe-inspiring innovation. The round house is made out of airplane fuselage and
constructed a lot like an umbrella. A tour guide provides some much needed history and unveiling of
hidden nooks and crannies. The Heroes of the Sky exhibit covers the early history of aviation. With
Liberty and Justice for All is an exhibit that chronicles the history of freedom in the United States.
Made in America is an exhibit that showcases American innovation, including the gothic steam engine.
Your Place in Time, 20th Century America is an interesting walk through the eras of the 20th century,
showcasing the products that defined each. Included is a 1930s living room, complete with a broadcast
of Orson Well’s radio program of The War of the Worlds. You may even recognize the first Panasonic
VCR, a Simon electronic game and a Pet Rock. The limousine Kennedy rode in when he was shot A
1902 Ford Model-T
The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile
The Rosa Parks Bus
The chair from
the Ford Theater in which Lincoln was shot
Paul Revere’s tea pots
Edgar Allen Poe’s writing
desk. Dining: At Henry Ford
Michigan Café: A themed cafeteria that offers a vast variety of
regional cuisine, including dishes that utilize Michigan cherries, Sander’s Hot-Fudge Cream Puff and
Guernsey Ice Cream. Obviously the theme is Michigan. You can’t miss it; a huge mural of the state
decorates the lobby leading into the restaurant. The cafeteria offers hot meals and a deli. Unlike many
such cafeterias, there are no pre-made burger bins. The dining room is attractive with large windows
over looking the museum grounds. Also Wienermobile Café: A small, fast-food type cafeteria in the
corner of the hall near the entrance.
Also at the Henry Ford is a tour of The famous Rouge plant. $16.
http://www.thehenryford.org/rouge/index.aspx
The Tour. Put yourself at the center of sheer manufacturing might. Beyond the awe-inspiring sweep,
scale and action of the real-life factory floor where the new military grade aluminum-alloy body Ford
F-150 is made, get set for some eye-opening encounters with the technology of tomorrow — today.
Ford Rouge Factory Tour is a self-guided five-part experience that includes: Legacy Theater,
Manufacturing Innovation Theater, Observation Deck, Dearborn Truck Plant and the Legacy Gallery.
Theater seating is limited to 100 guests per show; shows run continuously until 4:00 PM and are seated
on a first come first serve basis.
Legacy Theater
Learn about the triumphs and tragedies surrounding the Rouge, much of it told through rare, neverbefore-seen historic footage.
Approximate time: 13 minutes
Manufacturing Innovation Theater
A multisensory exploration of the manufacturing experience, from concept to highway. Filled with jawdropping special effects, from “floating” 3D laser projection mapping and high-energy audio to a
breathtaking behind-the-wheel finale.
Approximate time: 10 minutes
Observation Deck Tour
View the ground-breaking living roof from our 80-foot-high Observation Deck.
Variable time: 5-15 minutes
Assembly Plant Walking Tour
See where the new military grade aluminum-alloy body Ford F-150s are assembled in a lean and
flexible manufacturing plant. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the final assembly process from
an elevated walkway. Variable time: 30-45 minutes
Cranbrook institute or Science Outstanding 20 miles NE on Woodward to
Lone Pine Road
Cranbrook Institute of Science 39221 Woodward Avenue Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0801
Phone: 248.645.3200 Friday/Saturday Evening Admission 5 – 10pm Adults: $6.50
Seniors (ages 65+): $5.50 http://science.cranbrook.edu/visit/tickets-pricing
Holocaust Memorial Center • est 18 miles 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, MI
48334 Free admission http://www.holocaustcenter.org/home
Redford Theater and historic organ old time shows OUTSTANDING 14
miles 17360 Lahser Rd Detroit, MI (313) 537-2560 http://redfordtheatre.com/
Belle isle Park ON THE Detroit River you can see big freighter ships
You can see Canada to the south yes and Detroit to the north yes. 6 miles
A daily motor vehicle permit is available for $9 for non-Michigan registered vehicles or The Recreation
Passport is $11 for Michigan-registered vehicles and $5 for motorcycles.
Conservatory big greenhouse- 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday - Sunday
Nature Zoo - 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Wednesday - Sunday
Dossin Nautical Museum - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday; 11 a.m. - 4p.m. Fridays
Aquarium - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
Driving Range - 9 a.m. - Dusk, 7 days per week
John K. King Books several stories of Rare and old books 901 W Lafayette Blvd,
Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 961-0622 1.4 miles http://www.rarebooklink.com/cgibin/kingbooks/index.html#_=_ Old Book lovers Paradise Limited parking behind next
building which he bought for the parking spaces.
River Walk 2.3 miles free but pay dearly for parking http://www.detroitriverfront.org/riverfront
Detroit Zoo and Park 9 miles Adult $14 Senior, 62 years+ - $10 9 a.m.-5 p.m. http://www.detroitzoo.org/
The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant 461 Piquette 313-872-8759 4000 feet Adults.$10
Seniors 65 and over....$8
http://fordpiquetteavenueplant.org/
Eastern Market Alfred & Orleans 2 miles Eastern Market
Windsor Canada stop at drive along Riverside Drive see Detroit from another country. There are
several parks where one can stop and enjoy the view. Take the Bridge over and the Tunnel back.
The Ambassodor Bridge The bridge is okay. $5 USD to cross, but it is very narrow and has both semi
and cars crossing at the same time.
Detroit Windsor Tunnel Cross the border faster and pay only $4.25 per trip with your smartphone!
http://www.dwtunnel.com/
Historic Fort Wayne 6325 W Jefferson 2.5 miles http://www.historicfortwaynecoalition.com/
Operating hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 4pm. Secured, on-site parking is $5.00 per car.
Free or Guided tours are optional and available for $5.00/ person. Expect the tour to last between 1
and 1.5 hours. It is a walking tour.
Guardian Building stunning architecture WOW beautiful 500 Griswold Ave. 1 mile
Chrysler IMAX Dome, Michigan Science Center 5020 John R StDetroit, MI 48202
(313) 577-8400
IMAX at Henry Ford Huge Screen
Barnes and Noble Bookstore Warren Ave and Cass North West side College texts and many others
Hopefully you won't need the VA Medical Center at John R just south of Warren but any veterans in
your group this offers free parking if you can show doctor or pharmacy visit.
The Detroit Medical Hospital Center is nearby also should that be needed just ask anyone.
Many shopping Malls in suburbs such as Macomb Mall, Oakland Mall, Lakeside Mall
Many other theaters in Detroit area http://www.yellowpages.com/detroit-mi/theatres
African Museum Tuesday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm | Sunday 1 - 5 pm | 315 East Warren Avenue
Detroit 48201 | (313) 494-5800 Adults (13 - 61) $8 Adults (62+) $5 http://thewright.org/
There are several Cider Mills Most famous is Yates about 20 miles
Stony Creek Metro Park and many other parks are within 30 miles
Greektown Casinio, MGM Grand Detroit Casino,Windsor Canada Casino say goodbye to your money
Fox Theatre http://www.olympiaentertainment.com/
Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Motown Historical Museum
Comerica Park Baseball park
Guardian Building
Old St. Mary's Church
Detroit RiverFront
Detroit Riverwalk
Pewabic
Ford Field
Mexicantown
Campus Martius Park
Fisher Building
Joe Louis Arena
Historic Trinity Lutheran Church
GM Renaissance Center
Greektown
Joe Louis Monument stupid big fist
Detroit-Windsor Tunnel
College for Creative Studies
Detroit Downtown
Ste. Anne de Detroit Church
The Spirit of Detroit
Boston Edison Historic District
Mariners' Church
Historic Fort Wayne
Sweetest Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church
Woodward Avenue
Detroit Cultural Center HIstoric District
Hart Plaza
Masonic Temple
Renaissance Center Fancy newer buildings 200 Renaissance CtrDetroit, MI 48243
Sightseeing Tours in Detroit
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42139-d3248571-Reviews-Show_Me_Detroit_ToursDetroit_Michigan.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g42139-d3248571-r270969816Show_Me_Detroit_Tours-Detroit_Michigan.html
• “Gem!” 05/20/2015
• “No better way to see the city!” 05/09/2015
Detroit Urban Adventures
• “Great visit to an extraordinary c...” 04/08/2015
• “Really great walking tour with dow...” 12/02/2014
Preservation Detroit Tours
• “Eastern Market Walking Tour” 05/21/2015
• “Eastern Market Walking Tour” 05/11/2015
Pure Detroit Guardian Building Tours
• “Fisher building tour” 05/19/2015
• “Tour of fisher building” 05/19/2015
•
Slow Roll Detroit
“Well run and organized” 05/05/2015
• “Slow Roll Monday Nights” 07/22/2014
Detroit Tour Connections
For more Tours see http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g42139-ActivitiesDetroit_Michigan.html#TtD
Places to avoid some pay parking lots and neighborhoods
Alternative rooms Price Line from $33
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HOW TO GET TO WSU FROM HOTELS
On some of these I state Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU $1.75-2.25 Check with The Detroit
Department of Transportation 888 336 8287 or 313 933 1300 www.RideDetroitTransit.com for bus
routes and times. Buses take exact change or give change on bus card for future use.
North of 8 mile also check South Michigan Transp
https://www.smartbus.org/
Smart Buses run on VanDyke, Dequindre, John R cost $2. transfer to DOT bus which goes to
Woodward. Take Woodward bus to Kirby. At Detroit Institute of Art
Example get on 510Bus Southbound Van Dyke get off at 8 mile Fare $2. + transfer .50
Bel Air Shopping Center
48Bus towards 48 Van Dyke Southbound 24 minutes get off at Warren
fate $1.50
14Bus towards 14 Crosstown Westbound 14 min Get off at Woodward you are at WSU
Fare is usually $2.00 or 60¢ for seniors and disabled (show medicare card) 25¢ transfer to
another line (but 10¢ senior or disabled)
Romulus is significant as it is where Detroit Metro Airport is.
Motel Rooms listed by price checked June 1 2015
Some of these may offer breakfast.
Royal Inn Ferndale 2.0 out of 5 stars W 8 Mile Rd Ferndale MI 1-866-599-6674 $33
Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU $1.75
Magnuson Hotel Detroit Airport 2.0 out of 5 stars
Merriman Rd Romulus MI 1-866-599-6674
See how our prices compare
Expedia $39 Hotels.com $39 Venere $39 Travelocity $39
Red Lion Inn & Suites Detroit Metro Airport 2.0 out of 5 stars
Wickham Road Romulus MI 1-866-599-6674
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Expedia $40 Hotels.com $40 Venere $40 Travelocity $40
Rodeway Inn Romulus 1.5 out of 5 stars
Wickham Rd Romulus MI 1-866-599-6674
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Expedia $40 Hotels.com $40 Venere $40 Travelocity $40
Super 8 Belleville 1.5 out of 5 stars
I-94 Service Road Belleville MI 1-855-799-6862
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Expedia $42 Hotels.com $42 Venere $42 Travelocity $42
Knights Inn Sterling Heights 1.5 out of 5 stars
17 Mile Rd Sterling Heights MI 1-866-599-6674
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Knights Inn Madison Heights Mi 1.0 out of 5 stars
Dequindre Rd Madison Heights MI 1-866-599-6674
Super 8 Clawson/Troy/Detroit Area 2.0 out of 5 stars Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU $1.75
W Maple Clawson MI 1-855-799-6862
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Extended Stay America - Detroit - Madison Heights 2.5 out of 5 stars
Stephenson Hwy Madison Heights MI 1-866-599-6674 Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU $1.75
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Days Inn and Suites Madison Heights MI 2.0 out of 5 stars
W 14 Mile Road Madison Heights MI 1-855-799-6859
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Howard Johnson Romulus, Detroit Metro Airport 2.0 out of 5 stars
Flynn Dr Romulus MI 1-855-873-6566
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites - Warren / Detroit 2.0 out of 5 stars
Miller Dr Warren MI 1-855-873-6558
Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU $1.75
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A Victory Inn - Roseville 2.0 out of 5 stars Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU $1.75
Little Mack Avenue Roseville MI 1-866-599-6674
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Econo Lodge Madison Heights 2.0 out of 5 stars
Stephenson Hwy Madison Heights MI 1-855-873-6561
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Red Roof Inn Detroit - Royal Oak Madison Heights 2.0 out of 5 stars
Concord Drive Madison Heights MI 1-855-873-6562
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Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU $1.75
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Baymont Inn & Suites Detroit Airport/Romulus 2.0 out of 5 stars
Wickham Rd Romulus MI 1-855-296-5767
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Royal Oak Motor Inn 2.0 out of 5 stars Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU $1.75
E. 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 1-866-599-6674
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Extended Stay America - Detroit - Roseville 2.5 out of 5 stars
E 13 Mile Road Roseville MI 1-866-599-6674 Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU $1.75
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Red Roof Inn Detroit - Troy 2.0 out of 5 stars
Rochester Court Troy MI 1-855-873-6562
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Super 8 Roseville Detroit Area 2.0 out of 5 stars Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU $1.75
Erin St Roseville MI 1-855-799-6862
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Days Inn & Suites Warren 2.5 out of 5 stars Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU $1.75
Convention Blvd Warren MI 1-855-799-6859
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Super 8 Sterling Heights/Detroit Area 2.0 out of 5 stars Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU $1.75
Van Dyke Sterling Heights MI 1-855-799-6862
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Extended Stay America - Detroit - Warren 2.5 out of 5 stars Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU
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N Civic Center Dr Warren MI 1-866-599-6674
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Red Roof Inn Detroit - Warren 2.0 out of 5 stars
Dequindre Rd Warren MI 1-855-873-6562
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Baymont Inn and Suites Detroit/Roseville 2.5 out of 5 stars
13 Mile Road Roseville MI 1-855-296-5767 Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU $1.75
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Quality Inn and Suites 2.0 out of 5 stars
Middlebelt Rd Romulus MI 1-855-809-3506
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Comfort Inn Detroit/Warren Sterling Heights 2.0 out of 5 stars Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU
$1.75 Convention Blvd Warren MI 1-855-809-3507
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Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Troy 3.0 out of 5 stars
E Maple Rd Troy MI 1-855-809-3511
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Detroit Troy/Madison Heights 2.5 out of 5 stars
Stephenson Hwy Madison Heights MI 1-855-873-6565
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Warren 3.0 out of 5 stars Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU $1.75
Van Dyke Ave Warren MI 1-855-809-3505
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Quality Inn & Suites 2.5 out of 5 stars Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU $1.75
Van Dyke Ave Warren MI 1-855-809-3506
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Hampton Inn Detroit/Madison Heights/South Troy 2.5 out of 5 stars
Stephenson Hwy Madison Heights MI Expedia Hotel Expert: 1-855-799-6860
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Days Inn Detroit Metropolitan Airport 3.0 out of 5 stars
Middlebelt Road Romulus MI 1-855-799-6859
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Days Inn and Suites Roseville 3.0 out of 5 stars Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU $1.75
Gratiot Ave Roseville MI 1-855-799-6859
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A Victory Suites Warren 2.0 out of 5 stars Possible cheap Bus and transfer to WSU $1.75 if one runs
on Dequindre checked with hotel they said the bus is running to Detroit
Walter P. Reuther Drive Warren MI 1-866-599-6674
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Baymont Inn & Suites Warren MI 2.5 out of 5 stars
Convention Blvd Warren MI 1-855-296-5767
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Comfort Inn Metro Airport 3.0 out of 5 stars
Wick Rd Romulus MI 1-855-809-3507
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Detroit Metro Airport Marriott 3.5 out of 5 stars
Flynn Dr Romulus MI 1-855-873-6560
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Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Detroit Warren 3.0 out of 5 stars
N Civic Center Blvd Warren MI 1-866-599-6674 Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU $1.75
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Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Warren 3.0 out of 5 stars Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU $1.75
Van Dyke Ave Warren MI 1-855-809-3511
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Holiday Inn Express Detroit-Warren 3.0 out of 5 stars Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU $1.75
E 11 Mile Rd Warren MI 1-855-799-6861
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Residence Inn Detroit Warren 3.0 out of 5 stars Easy cheap Bus and transfer to WSU $1.75
N Civic Center Blvd Warren MI 1-866-599-6674
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