jakedamuss

Hi to all members i am new to this site but i hope some off you can help me.
I travelling to Belleville Michigan on the 15 feb to see my sister and new baby boy. What is there to see and do. i know there aint much in belleville to do. Is there any near by towns that i can maybe drive to forgot to mention i'm from u.k. Weather wise is it cold or bloody freezing!!

Manc

yes freezing.

presume you'll have a car


Greenfield Village

a Day in Canada

Catch an NHL game at the Stanley Cups Champs Detroit Red Wings

Ann Arbor is down the road......

There are various galleries and museums in Detroit....... (I never went to none mind you)

Detroit Pistons play basketball in northern Detroit suburb of Auburn Hills.

and lets face it........ a trip south of 7 mile might be a good looksee, but only during the daylight hours kapiche?

Bluegrass Lass

Hmm..you peaked my interest now Manc. What might you be referring to in your last statement?

Manc

Mowtown wasn't music born from prosperity........

Bluegrass Lass

Ahhh..gotcha. Being unfamiliar with the area, wasn't sure what you were talking about, now I understand.

meauxna

Motown even. As in Motor Town?

jakedamuss

Cheers guys for response... what about driving conditions for first timer in US will it be o.k or not recommended cause of the weather. Here in the u.k we cannot cope with a bit of snow all hell breaks lose


how about public transport would that be better than a car?

Manc

drive.

there is no public transport worth a toss in Metro Detroit.

jakedamuss

Manc so driving is the best way to get about, its just that i'm worried about the weather conditions and would it be suitable for me as its my first time in states

Manc

well, you can't halt the weather, and if they get slammed with snow they get slammed.

They get the plows and salt shakers out pretty sharpish though.

don't worry about the driving seriously, it's no biggy.. just remember that at red lights, you are allowed to turn right when clear unless a sign says otherwise.

How long you going for?

jakedamuss

10 days.
just want to make the most of my stay there get out and about see different places if weather permits. is the snow quite heavy in mid feb.. Also if i wanted to go canada how many miles would it be

Manc

it's about 25 miles from Belleville to Windsor Ontario

if you drive towards Detroit on I-94 you'll see signs off the freeway.

It'll get you another stamp in your passport and not a bad town to mooch about in.

also go onto www.ticketmaster.com and see if the Detroit Red Wings or Detroit Pistons are playing at home while you're there.
American Sports may or may not interest you, but it's worth the experience.

The best Mall for shopping I'd advise is Somerset Mall. which is in northern Detroit, Exit 69 on I-75 in the suburb of Troy.

jakedamuss

how about car hire any tips there? which car to choose?

How about any local pubs or bars that i might wanna go to

Manc

car hire, pick and choose from any at Metro Airport.........
ask for a garmin too, will come in dead handy for a newbie.


as for bars, when I used to hang out around Canton, which isn't too far from Belleville I used to go to Buffalo Wild Wings....... it's a chain establishment and hardly anything I'd endorse tro a tourist wanting a "cheers" experience.

Bill_S

Be aware that a section of Interstate 75 in downtown Detroit is closed in both directions as part of a huge construction project. Some local streets in the area are closed as well.