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TABLE OF CONTENTS COBO CENTER .............................................................................................3 FUN FACTS ABOUT DETROIT .............................................................................. 4 FAMOUS DETROITERS ....................................................................................... 4 AIM CONVENTION HOTELS .......................................................................5 DETROIT MARRIOTT RENAISSANCE CENTER (MUSIC /YOUTH HEADQUARTERS ) ............................. 5 THE ANTHENEUM SUITES HOTEL (SUNDAY SCHOOL HEADQUARTERS ) ......................................... 6 MGM GRAND DETROIT (BISHOPS /SUPERVISORS HEADQUARTERS ) ............................................. 7 SHERATON DETROIT RIVERSIDE HOTEL (MISSIONS /EVANGELISM HEADQUARTERS ) .......................... 8 MOTOR CITY HOTEL (ADJUTANTS HEADQUARTERS ) ............................................................. 9 DETROIT MARRIOTT COURTYARD ........................................................................... 10 COURTYARD MARRIOTT SOUTHFIELD ....................................................................... 11 HOTEL ST. REGIS ................................................................................................ 12 THE WESTIN SOUTHFIELD DETROIT .......................................................................... 13 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS – DOWNTOWN DETROIT .......................................................... 14 HAMPTON INN – SOUTHFIELD ................................................................................. 15 DETROIT PEOPLE MOVER ........................................................................ 16 RESTAURANTS/SHOPPING /ATTRACTIONS .......................................... 17 RESTAURANTS (DOWNTOWN DETROIT – PARTIAL LIST ) ......................................................... 17 SHOPPING (PARTIAL LIST ) ......................................................................................... 18 ATTRACTIONS (PARTIAL LIST ) .................................................................................... 18 DETROIT METRO WAYNE COUNTY AIRPORT (DTW) .......................... 20 AIRLINES .......................................................................................................... 20 PREPARE FOR TAKEOFF : PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED ITEMS ................................................. 22 Compiled by Sis. Elana Robinson COBO CENTER 1 Washington Blvd. | Detroit, MI 48226 | Tel. 313.877.8777 | http://www.cobocenter.com COBO Center is Michigan's World Class meeting and convention facility. The 2.4 million square foot complex, located on the bank of the Detroit River, is the centerpiece of downtown Detroit's Civic Center. COBO Center offers convenience, comfort, service reliability and fine food. Overlooking the Detroit River and our international neighbor, Windsor Canada, our elegant banquet rooms and over 80 meeting rooms totaling 178,446 square feet equip COBO Center to accommodate capacities from 30 to 10,000. COBO Center also boasts one of the largest contiguous exhibit floor space in North America and two adjacent arenas (COBO Arena and Joe Louis Arena). COBO is physically linked to all downtown Detroit hotels and entertainment districts by the Detroit People Mover, the only elevated railway system of its kind in the United States. COBO Center's physical capabilities are only exceeded by our unrivaled level of care and customer service. The management, staff and suppliers of COBO Center stand poised and ready to handle the unique demands of your special event, from the initial planning stages through the event's completion. COBO Center has a proven track record of handling international events like the International G-7 Job Summit, the annual North American International Auto Show, the annual Society of Automotive Engineers International Congress, and frequent national events, i.e. visits by the President, the Vice President and foreign heads of state. COBO's Staff is well versed in the cultural and diplomatic sensitivities involved in an international event. Specifications Exhibit Space 700,000 sq. ft. of prime exhibit space 600,000 sq. ft. on one level Five separate halls, ranging from 100,000 sq. ft. to 200,000 sq. ft. Meeting Rooms 80 meeting rooms easily accessible from exhibit halls Room sizes range from 60 sq. ft. to 33,000 sq. ft. Riverview Ballroom offers 27,400 sq. ft. Ambassa dor Dining Room offers 21,600 sq. ft. Total meeting room space measures 178,446 sq. ft. A Hall Within A Hall COBO is designed so that four exhibit halls (Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Detroit) and corresponding meeting rooms can operate as individual zones or in combination. Adjacent Arenas More than 7,000 spaces within four COBO Arena; seats 12,191 blocks Joe Louis Arena, seats 20,525. People Mover station inside COBO Home of the Detroit Red Wings Center connecting to parking in the Parking Central Business District. 1,000 indoor and 1,200 rooftop parking spaces FUN FACTS ABOUT DETROIT Home to the “Motown sound” founded by Berry Gordy Jr. in 1957 Built the nation’s first urban freeway, the Davison, in 1942. Home to the oldest state fair in the nation, first held in 1849. Has the country’s largest island park within a city – Belle Isle Park Shares the world’s first auto traffic tunnel between two nations – the Detroit/Windsor Tunnel Home to the second tallest hotel in North America – the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, at 73 stories FAMOUS DETROITERS Tim Allen, actor Anita Baker, singer Francis For Coppola, film director Henry Ford, inventor Rosa Parks, civil rights activist Thomas Hearns, boxer Charles Lindbergh, pilot Joe Louis, boxer Blair Underwoo d, actor Robin Williams, actor & comedian Stevie Wonder, singer Tom Selleck, actor Jerome “The Bus” Bettis, football player AIM CONVENTION HOTELS Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center (Music/Youth Headquarters) 400 Renaissance Center | Detroit, MI 48243 | Tel. 313.568.8000 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dtwdt -detroit -marriott -at-the-renaissance -center/ Convention Room Rates Single (king bed): $109.00 On-site parking fee: $15.00 Double (double beds): $109.00 Guest room information (may vary depending on room type): A/C, alarm clock, coffee maker/tea service, individual climate control, iron & ironing board, luxurious bedding – down comforters , custom duvets, cotton rich linens, cable, hair dryer, high speed Internet access and 2-line phones with voice mail. The Renaissance has 1,298 guest rooms luxuriously appointed for both business and leisure travel. Services & Features Newspaper delivere d to room Phone calls: toll-free Copy service Fax services Full-service business center Network/Internet printing Overnight delivery/pick -up Translator Cash machine/ATM Concierge desk Evening turndown service Housekeeping service daily Laundry on-site Room service: 5:30Am – 1:00AM Valet dry-cleaning Safe deposit boxes, front desk Wheelchairs Beauty shop, nearby (referral at front desk) Car Rental onsite: Enterprise, Tel. 313.259.3946 Gift shop/newsstand Fitness center Spa, Tel, 313.393.7995 Spa nearby: Corporate Mind 7 Body Restaurants & Lounges River Café: serves American food. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Features contemporary regional American comfort food with breathtaking views of Canada and the river. River Bar: serves American food. Open for lunch and dinner. Starbucks : coffee house. Located on level one, adjacent to guest elevators. Musashi by BarOne : serves Japanese food. Open for lunch. Experience the freshest sushi in Detroit. The Antheneum Suites Hotel (Sunday School Headquarters ) 1000 Brush St. | Detroit, MI 48226 | Tel. 313.962.2323 http://www.atheneumsuites.com Convention Room Rate: Single (king bed): $169.00 Double (double beds): $169.00 The Antheneum’s 174 elegant suites feature skyline views and indulgent marble bathrooms with whirlpools or deep soaking tubs. Each suite features two-line telephones and voice mail, highspeed internet, safety deposit boxes, iron, ironing board, coffee maker, and hairdryer. Handicapped and non-smoking suites are available . The Antheneum offers amenities that provide the comforts of home with the luxury of a four-diamond hotel. IN-SUITE DINING The Antheneum Suite Hotel offers 24-hour suite service. Enjoy fresh fish and prime steaks or authentic New Orleans cuisine from our award winning restaurant, Fishbone’s Rhythm Café, in the comfort and privacy of your suite. CONCIERGE SERVICE Concierge is standing by as your personal tour guide and assistant. Whether you seek fine dining exotic cuisines or hot nightclubs, tickets to sporting events, theater or opera, Tee time at a top course, designer shops, a bouquet of white orchids or personal transportation, and your concierge will make all the arrangements. MGM Grand Detroit (Bishops/S upervisors Headquarters) 1777 Third St. | Detroit, MI 48226 | Tel. 313-465-1777; Toll-Free: 877.888.2121 http://www.mgmgranddetroit.com Convention Room Rate Single: $199.00 (Adults only - no one under 21 allowed) Dream big and live large in our Luxury Guest Rooms. Surround yourself in the world’s finest amenities and feel welcomed, pampered and rejuvenated: 510-1,000 square feet suites 42-inch plasma television along with a flush-mounted bathroom mirror 300 thread count bed linens with television, both featuring digital IP plush down comforters and pillows TV Oversized marble shower with dual rainhead fixtures 24-hour room service Sheraton Detroit Riverside Hotel (Missions/Evangelism Headquarters) 2 Washington Blvd. | Detroit, MI 48226 | Tel.313.965.0200 http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1754 Convention Room Rates Single (king bed): $109.00 Double (double beds): $109.00 Enjoy a warm welcome at the new Sheraton Detroit Riverside Hotel. Just steps away from downtown corporate and retail centers and adjacent to restaurants, nightclubs, and premier entertainment venues, our location is perfect. In fact, we are the closest hotel to the Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center – Detroit’s world-class meeting and convention facility. Relaxation comes easy in our indoor pool and bubbling whirlpool. Recharge at our fitness center or enjoy a little you-time in our soothing sauna after a full day of travel or business. At the end of the day, gather with friends or co-workers and enjoy a great meal in our Reflections Restaurant and Lounge. Guest Rooms Free bottled water Complimentary fitness center access Complimentary breakfast In-room movies 250 Thread count sheets Non-smoking rooms Valet service Iron/ironing board Services Dry Cleaning service 24-hour Front Desk Laundry Express Check-Out Indoor heated pool Room service Work desk TV/Cable channels Down pillows Hairdryer Free high-speed Internet access Turndown service 24-hour Business Center Cash Machine/ ATM Ice Machine Sauna Indoor Whirlpool MotorCity Hotel (Adjutants Headquarters) 2901 Grand River | Detroit, MI 48226 | Tel. 313-237-7711 http://www.motorcitycasino.com Convention Room Rates Single (king bed): $179.00 Double (double beds): $179.00 Accommodations 400 guestrooms, including 41 suites Guestrooms average 455 square feet Luxurious imported 300-thread count bed linens Pillow library available Sumptuous bath linens and two bathrobes Exclusive Molton Brown bath amenities Marble bathrooms with separate soaking tub and shower Customized individual climate control, based on guest history Turndown service daily In-room safe Service & Facilities 24-hour concierge 24-hour laundry service available 24-hour in-room dining In-room coffee maker 37" Plasma Flat Panel TV Video messages, video account review, video express check-out Two-line speaker phones with voicemail Work station with ergonomic chair Free high-speed internet access iPod docking station Deluxe mini bar beverages and snacks Iron and ironing board Daily newspaper delivery upon request Same day pressing service Multilingual staff Spa & Fitness Detroit Marriott Courtyard 333 E. Jefferson Ave. | Detroit, MI 48226 | Tel. 313.222.7700; Toll-Free: 800.321.2211 http://www.detroitdowntowncourtyard.com Convention Room Rates Single (king bed): $109.00 Double (double beds): $109.00 On-site parking fee: $20.00 daily Guest Rooms (may vary by room type) A/C Alarm clock Coffee maker/tea service Internet browser/Web TV Iron & Ironing board Hairdryer Luxury bedding Phones; two-line, voicemail Color TV/Cable, HBO, ESPN Microwave oven Refrigerator Safe High-speed Internet access Services & Facilities Indoor pool Whirlpool Fitness Center Room service (6:00am – 10:00pm) Safe deposit boxes; front desk Sweet Lorraine’s Restaurant – open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Courtyard Marriott Southfield 27027 Northwestern Highway | Southfield, MI 84033 | Tel. 248.358.1222 https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dtwsf Convention Room Rates Single (king bed): $109.00 Double (double beds): $109.00 Guest Rooms (may vary by room type) A/C Alarm clock Coffee maker/tea service Internet browser/Web TV Iron & Ironing board Hairdryer Luxury bedding Services & Facilities Indoor pool Whirlpool Fitness Center Phones; two-line, voicemail Color TV/Cable, HBO, ESPN Microwave oven Refrigerator Safe High-speed Internet access Safe deposit boxes; front desk The Courtyard Café: open for breakfast daily Hotel St. Regis 3071 West Grand Blvd. | Detroit, MI 48202 | Tel. 313.873.3000 http://www.hotelstregisdetroit.com Welcome to one of southeast Michigan's top hotels. In fact, few Detroit hotels can rightfully boast of a history as rich as ours. The Hotel St. Regis has played host to such diverse and notable travelers as Martin Luther King. Today that heritage of unequaled hospitality, comfort and privacy is newly burnished . Located in Detroit's New Center area, the Hotel is surrounded by prominent buildings including the Albert Kahndesigned Fisher Building, home of the Fisher Theatre; Cadillac Place, home to State of Michigan government offices; and the world-class medical facilities at Henry Ford Hospital. Our signature restaurant, La Musique, a Cajun restaurant, serves an inspired menu in a hip and elegant room that features stage costumes and memorabilia from past Motown hit makers. Guest Rooms: Deluxe Rooms Our Deluxe Guest Rooms are designed with exquisite European furnishings and bedding to ensure a luxurious hotel experience. All rooms feature state-of-the-art therapeutic mattresses, DVD player, AM/FM/MP3/CD players with iPOD dock, high-speed wireless Internet connection, premium television channels and movie choices, plus complimentary in-room coffee service and a daily USA Today. Executive Club Rooms Two floors of the hotel are designated Executive Floors, which include complimentary breakfast and a General Manager 's Cocktail Hour daily; complimentary USA Today, New York Times, plush slippers and robe, in-room coffee service and bottled water; plus an honor bar featuring fine wines, savory nuts and delectable treats from Torn Ranch of San Francisco. The Suite Life Each of the Hotel's suites is inspired by and named for a famous Motown artist and is decorated in sophisticated European furnishings with a flat-screen television, and includes complimentary USA Today and New York Times, slippers and robe, in-room coffee service and honor bar. The Presidential Suite has a full kitchen, dining area and living room. The Westin Southfield Detroit 1500 Town Center | Southfield, MI 48075 | Tel. 248.827.4000 http://www.westin.com/s outhfield Located in the Southfield Town Center complex, The Westin Southfield Detroit is near many of Detroit’s Fortune 500 companies. Only 20 minutes from downtown and local attractions including Joe Louis Arena, The Henry Ford and Comerica Park, guests are perfectly situated no matter what their travel needs. Let our staff help you relax at The Westin Southfield Detroit. Reinvigorate with our indoor heated pool and WestinWORKOUT® Gym after a long day of work or play. We offer everything to make your stay more relaxing, including 24 hour room service, a business center, and free Wireless High Speed Internet Access in public areas. Retreat to one of our 388 non-smoking guest rooms and suites. Each room is a comfortable size and features our renowned Heavenly Bed® with a pillow top mattress and cozy down comforter. Revive with an in room coffee maker with complimentary Starbucks® coffee. Guest Rooms: Each of the 388 guest rooms and suites in the newly renovated Westin Southfield Detroit features Westin's Heavenly Bed®, a dual-line telephone with voice mail and data port, and a stocked mini bar. High Speed Internet Access (Charge) The Heavenly Bed® The Heavenly Shower/Bath Oversized Room WestinWORKOUT Room Westin's Guest Office Room l 27" Television w/Remote Control Data Port Handicap Accessible Deluxe Bath Amenities Individual Climate Control Coffee Maker Room with Sitting Area Work Desk The Heavenly Crib(SM) Suites Available Refrigerator In-Room Movies Non-Smoking Room Iron/Ironing Board Voicemail The Westin Heavenly Dog Bed Available Rollaway Beds Hairdryer Mini Bar Accessible Shower and/or Bath Wake-up Service Turndown Service Maid Service Some of the amenities above may not be available in all rooms. Fees on certain amenities/services may apply. Holiday Inn Express – Downtown Detroit 1020 Washington Blvd. | Detroit, MI 48226 | Tel. 313.965.4307 http://www.hiexpress.com/detroitmi The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Detroit is a first class hotel that is in the perfect location for the business or leisure traveler. In addition to our finely appointed guest rooms, we offer fully equipped suites with full kitchens for extended stays. Some of our outstanding amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor heated pool, business center, and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Guest Rooms: Free Morning Newspaper Delivered to Room Valet Service Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Cable / Satellite TV CD Player Color TV In Room Movies Pay Per View In Room Video Check-out In Room Video Games Available Coffee Maker Full Kitchen Dining The Westin Southfield Detroit features a restauran t and a lounge. For traditional American cuisine in a casual setting, Tango's Restaurant provides à la carte items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Level 1 Lounge offers fine wine and spirits seven days a week and in-room dining is available 24 hours a day. Level 1 Lounge Tango's Restaurant Jamocha's Coffee Hours: Monday – Cuisine: American Shop Friday 11:00 AM Hours: Monday Hours: Monday 12:00 AM; Saturday Friday 6:00 AM Friday 6:30 AM Sunday 12:00 PM 10:00 PM; Saturday 4:00 PM. 12:00 AM Sunday 7:00 AM Atmosphere: Coffee 10:00 PM Shop Hotel Services WestinWORKOUT ® Gym Indoor Heated Pool Running Maps by Runner's World Indoor Whirlpool Westin Kids Club® Limousine Service Free Wireless High Speed Internet Access in Public Areas Valet Service Business Services Golf Course Nearby Secretarial Service Concierge Service Wake-up Service Available 24-Hour Front Desk Safe Deposit Boxes Vending Machines Covered Parking Facilities Luggage Storage Sauna Smoke Detectors Ice Machine Car Rental Desk Free Self Parking Facilities Hampton Inn – Southfield 27500 Northwestern Hwy. | Southfield, MI 48034 | Tel. 248.356.2083 http://www.detroitsouthfield.hampto ninn.com Here at the Hampton Inn® hotel in Detroit/Southfield , we want to make your stay perfect. Relax in our indoor pool, or run a few miles in our exercise room. Bringing the tots? We have both cribs and high chairs. And if you're looking for recomm endations on what to do and where to. Our promise to you includes a clean, comfortable hotel room. In fact, we have 154 of them! If you're traveling with your family, you may opt for a room with two beds. Or, if you're here by yourself on business, why not book a room with a plush, king-sized bed so you can stretch out and relax? We're mindful of the little things -those handy amenities and thoughtful extras -that turn an ordinary hotel stay into an extraordinary one. Below are a few personal touches we hope you'll enjoy during your time with us: Beverage Area, Complimentary Laundry/Valet Service Breakfast Area, Complimentary Luggage Hold Coin Laundry Multi-Lingual Staff Elevators Safety Deposit Box Detroit People Mover 1420 Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226| http://www.thepeoplemover.com/Home.id.2.htm | Tel. 313.224.2160 The Detroit People Mover (DPM) is a fully automated light rail system that operates on an elevated single track loop in Detroit's central business district. The system provides connections between the courts and administrative offices of several levels of government, sports arenas, exhibition centers, major hotels, and commercial, banking and retail districts. Service is frequent, unencumbered by vehicle or pedestrian traffic, and conveniently available throughout the central business district. The integration of eight of the thirteen People Mover stations into pre-existing structures links over 9 million square feet that can be traversed unimpeded by outside elements. Normal weekday operating hours are 6:30 a.m. to Midnight, with an extension to 2 a.m. on Friday. Weekend hours are 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday and Noon to Midnight on Sunday. Early openings and extensions of evening hours are provided to accommodate sports events, major conventions and other special events taking place in the Central Business District. Round trip on the system is approximately 15 minutes and headway ranges from 3 to 4 minutes. Average dwell at each station is 20 seconds. The DTC fleet consists of twelve driverless vehicles that are fully automated and computer controlled. The vehicles are each powered by a linear induction motor that can provide a maximum velocity of 56 mph. Vehicles and stations (with the exception of Grand Circus Park - see below) are handicapped accessible and each vehicle has two wheelchair securement positions. Vehicles are also equipped with a climate control system that provides maximum passenger comfort from outside temperatures that can have a seasonal range from sub-zero to 100 plus degrees. People Mover fare is $.50 and can be paid by U.S. coins, People Mover tokens and by monthly, semiannual, annual and special event passes. All stations are equipped with automatic turnstiles and disability accessible gates, with the exception of Grand Circus Park Station, which is stairway access, standard faregates only. Persons certified as disabled, Medicare card holders and the elderly are eligible for discounted (50%) passes and tokens. Fare: $0.50 per ride (Insert fare into faregate located on right) Fast Passes : Monthly, Annual and Convention/Special Event passes are available online or by calling (313) 962-RAIL. Payment : Cash (U.S. Nickels, Dimes, Quarters) Tokens (Available in or near stations) Accessibility: The Detroit People Mover System is accessible to elderly and disabled persons. (The Grand Circus Park station is currently accessible by stairway only. Patrons requiring an elevator/escalator should access/exit the Broadway or Times Square Station.) Half-fare tokens are available to the elderly, disabled and Medicare cardholders. These patrons are also eligible to receive a 50% discount on the People Mover FAST PASS. For further information call (313) 224-2160 or (313) 962-RAIL. For TDD/TTY Hearing Impaired, call 1-800-541-RAIL. Download & Print Station Map: http://w ww.thepeoplemover.com/go_see_shop_eat_8 -07.pdf Restaurants/Shopping/Attractions Restaurants (Downtown Detroit – partial list ) Andiamo Riverfront: http://www.andiamoitalia.com Asian Village of Detroit: http://www.myasianvillage.com Au Bon Pain: http://www.aubonpain.com Big Boy Restaurant : 7033 E. Jefferson Ave. Blue Star Café: 239 W. Congress Bourbon Steak: (located in the MGM Grand) Breeze : (located in the MGM Grand) Carl’s Chop House: http://www.carlschophouse.com Century Grille : http://www.gemtheatre.com The Clique: 1326 E. Jefferson Ave. Coach Insignia : (located in the Detroit Renaissance Center, 72nd floor) Cobo Joe’s Sports Bar & Grill: http://www.cobojoes.com Detroit’s Breakfast Hour & Grill at Merchants Row: http://www.detroitbreakfasthouse. com Fishbone’s Rhythm Kitchen Café: http://www.fishbonesusa.com Hard Rock Café Detroit : http://www.hardrock.com Hockeytown Café: http://www.hockeytowncafe.com Magnolia Restaurant : http://www.magnoliaofdetroit.com Majestic Café: http://www.majesticdetroit.com MotorCity Pit Stop: http://www .motorcitycasino.com Motown Soul Food Café: http://www.motownsoulfoodcafe.n et PizzaPapalis of Rivertown : http://www.pizzapapalis.com PizzaPapalis of Greektown : http://www.pizzapapalis.com RiverCafe : (located in the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center/3 rd Level) Seldom Blues Jazz Restaurant & Supper Club http://www.seldomblues.com Sindbad’s Restaurant : http://sindbadsdetroit.com Steve’s Soul Food: 8443 Grand River Ave. Shopping Sweet Georgia Brown http://www.sw eetgb.com Tom’s Oyster Bar: http://www.tomsoysterbar.com Union Street Saloon : http://www.unionstreetdetroit.co m The Whitney : http://www.thewhitney.com Wolfgang Puck Grille : (located in the MGM Grand) The Woodward Restaurant : http://www.woodwardrestaurant.c om (partial list) Calumet Market: located inside the Renaissance Center – Tower 300 Fairlane Town Center : 18900 Michigan Ave., Dearborn http://www.shopfairlane.com Globe Bible Bookstore : 2990 E. Jefferson http://www.globebiblebookstore.c om Great Lakes Crossing : 4000 Baldwin, Auburn Hills http://www.shopgreatlakescrossing .com Henry the Hatter : 1307 Broadway , Detroit (men’s headwear) http://www.henrythehatterdetroit. com Lakeside Mall: 14000 Lakeside Circle, Sterling Heights http://www. shop-lakesidemall.com Attractions Macy’s : 21500 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield Oakland Mall: 412 W. 14 Mile Rd, Troy http://www.oaklandmall.com Ren Cen Shops: located inside the Renaissance Center – Tower 200 http://www.shoprencen.com Rio Boutique : 99 Monroe, Detroit http://www.rioboutique.biz Roby’s Shoes: 6518 Woodward Ave., Detroit http://www.blvdshoecenter.com Serman’s : 1238 Randolph, Detroit (men & boys clothes) http://www.sermansclothes.com (partial list) Belle Isle Park: 2 Inselruhe, Detroit Black Holocaust Museum : 13535 Livernois Ave., Detroit Chandler Park Family Aquatic Center : 1260 Chandler Park Dr., Detroit http://www.chandlerpark.com Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History : 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit http://www.maah -detroit.org Comerica CityFest : http://www.comericacityfest.com Detroit Institute of Arts: 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit http://www.dia.org Detroit Historical Museum : 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit http://www.detroithistor ical.org Detroit Princess Riverboat : 201 Civic Center Dr., Detroit http://www.detroitprincess.com Detroit Science Center : 5020 John R., Detroit http://www.detroitsciencecenter.o rg Eastern Market: 2934 Russell, Detroit http://www.detroiteasternmarket.c om Ford Field: 200 Brush St. http://www.fordfield.com Fox Theatre : 2211 Woodward Ave. http://www.olympiaentertainment. com GM World: inside the Renaissance Center Michigan Sports Hall of Fame: located in Cobo Center Motown Historical Museum : 2648 W. Grand Blvd. http://www.motownmuseum.org Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) http://www.metroairport.com Airlines Major Scheduled Airlines Airline Phone Terminal Air Canada 1-888-247-2262 Smith Terminal Air France 1-800-237-2747 McNamara Terminal Air Tran 1-800-247-8726 Smith Terminal American 1-800-433-7300 Smith Terminal America West 1-800-235-9292 Smith Terminal British Airways 1-800-247-9297 McNamara Terminal Continental 1-800-525-0280 McNamara Terminal Delta 1-800-221-1212 McNamara Terminal Frontier 1-800-432-1359 Smith Terminal Lufthansa 1-800-645-3880 McNamara Terminal Northwest 1-800-225-2525 McNamara Terminal KLM 1-800-374-7747 McNamara Terminal Royal Jordanian 1-800-223-0470 McNamara Terminal Southw est 1-800-435-9792 Smith Terminal Website Spirit Smith Terminal 1-800-772-7117 Berry Terminal (Cancun ARRIVALS only) United 1-800-241-6522 Smith Terminal USA *Charter provided US Airways service 3000 1-877-USAalso 3000 Berry Terminal 1-800-428-4322 Smith Terminal Ground Transportation Car Rental – On Airport Agencies Alamo 338 Lucas Dr Detroit, MI 48242 1-800-327-9633 Budget 287 Lucas Dr Detroit, MI 48242 1-800-527-0700 Avis 295 Lucas Dr Detroit, MI 48242 1-800-331-1212 Dollar 334 Lucas Dr Detroit, MI 48242 1-800-421-6878 Enterprise 330 Lucas Dr Detroit, MI 48242 1-800-325-8007 National 338 Lucas Dr Detroit, MI 48242 1-800-227-7368 Hertz 289 Lucas Dr # 1 Detroit, MI 48242 1-800-654-3131 Car Rental – Off Airport Agencies Thrifty 29111 Wick Rd Romulus, MI 48174 1-800-367-2277 Luxury Sedan & Taxi Services Checker Sedan - Luxury Sedan Service www.checkersedan.com Phone: (800) 351-5466 Detroit Metro Airport Taxi Association www.metroairporttaxi.org Sample Fares Sample Fares Phone: (800) 745-5191 Rates slightly higher when traveling to and from the McNamara Terminal Destination 1-way Destination 1-way Ann Arbor $56 Ann Arbor $47 Dearborn $40 Dearborn $31 Detroit (Downtown) $49 Detroit (Downtown) $41 Farmington Hills $62 Farmington Hills $51 Grosse Pointes $65 Grosse Pointe $52 Southfield $58 Southfield $48 Troy $78 Troy $65 Public Transportation The SMART bus stop is located closer to the terminals, eliminati ng the need for a terminal shuttle for riders. SMART buses now stop on the outer roadway (lower level) near the Ground Transportation offices at the Smith Terminal. For a SMART bus schedule call: (866) 962-5515 or visit www.smartbus.org . Prepare for Takeoff: Permitted and Prohibited Items This security regimen applies to all domestic and international flights departing U.S. airports. Travelers should, however, check with transportation security authorit ies in their country -of-origin for flights originating at non-U.S. airports. Makeup, Medication, Personal Items & Special Needs Devices Item Carry-on Checked Aerosol spray bottles and cans Yes - 3 oz. or Yes smaller container All creams and lotions including Neosporin or first-aid creams and ointments, topical or rash creams and ointments, suntan lotions, moisturizers, etc. Yes - 3 oz. or Yes smaller container Bubble bath balls, bath oils or moisturizers Yes - 3 oz. or Yes smaller container Bug and mosquito sprays and repellents Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes Cigar Cutters Yes Yes Corkscrews Yes Yes Cuticle Cutters Yes Yes Deodorants made of gel or aerosol Yes -3 oz. or Yes smaller container Eye drops - You are allowed to carry a 3 oz. or smaller container of eye drops in Yes a clear, one-quart plastic bag. There is no restriction on the amount you may carry, but containers greater than 3 oz. must be declared to the Security Officer and cannot be carried in your clear, one-quart bag. Yes Eyeglass Repair Tools - including screwdrivers. Yes Yes Eyelash Curlers Yes Yes Gel-filled bras and similar prosthetics - Gel-filled bras may be worn through security screening and aboard aircraft. Yes Yes Hair styling gels and spray of all kinds including aerosol Yes - 3 oz. or Yes smaller container Hair Straightener or Detangler Yes - 3 oz. or Yes smaller container Knitting and Crochet Needles Yes Yes Knives - except for plastic or round bladed butter knives. No Yes Lip gels such as Carmex or Blistex Yes - 3 oz. or Yes smaller container Liquid lip glosses or other liquids for lips Yes - 3 oz. or Yes smaller container Liquid bubble bath including gel or liquid filled Yes - 3 oz. or Yes smaller container Liquid foundations Yes - 3 oz. or Yes smaller contai ner Liquid, gel or spray perfumes and colognes Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Liquid sanitizers Yes - 3 oz. or Yes smaller container Liquid soaps Yes - 3 oz. or Yes smaller container Liquid mascara Yes - 3 oz. or Yes smaller container Make up removers or facial cleansers Yes - 3 oz. or Yes smaller container Mouthwash Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes Nail Clippers Yes Yes Nail Files Yes Yes Nail polish and removers Yes -3 oz. or Yes smaller container Yes Non-prescription liquid or gel medicines like cough syrup and gel cap type pills - Yes You are allowed to carry up to 3 oz., of eye drops in a clear, one-quart plastic bag. Volumes greater than 3 oz. must be declared to the Security Officer and cannot be carried in your clear, one-quart bag. For more details see read our information on liquid medications Yes Personal lubricants - You are allowed to carry up to 3 oz., of eye drops in a clear, one-quart plastic bag. Volumes greater than 3 oz. must be declared to the Security Officer and cannot be carried in your clear, one-quart bag. Yes Yes Safety Razors - including disposable razors. Yes Yes Saline solution - You are allowed to carry up to 3 oz., of eye drops in a clear, one-quart plastic bag. Volumes greater than 3 oz. must be declared to the Security Officer and cannot be carried in your clear, one-quart bag. Yes Yes Scissors - plastic or metal with blunt tips. Yes Yes Scissors - metal with pointed tips and blades shorter than four inches Yes in length. Yes Shampoos and conditioners Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Toothpaste Yes - 3 oz. or Yes smaller container Toy Transformer Robots Yes Yes Toy Weapons - if not realistic replicas. Yes Yes Tweezers Yes Yes Umbrellas - allowed in carry-on baggage once they have been inspected to ensure that prohibited items are not concealed. Yes Yes Walking Canes - allowed in carry-on baggage once they have been inspected to Yes ensure that prohibited items are not concealed. Yes Yes NOTE: Some personal care items containing aerosol are regulated as hazardous materials. The FAA regulates hazardous materials. This information is summarized at www.faa.gov. Electronic Devices Item Carry- Checked on Camcorders (See below) Yes Yes Camera Equipment - the checked baggage screening equipment will damage undeveloped film in camera equipment. We recommend that you either put undeveloped film and cameras containing undeveloped film in your carry-on baggage or take undeveloped film with you to the checkpoint and ask the screener to conduct a hand-inspection. (See below) Yes Yes Laptop Computers (See below) Yes Yes Mobile Phones (See below) Yes Yes Pagers (See below) Yes Yes Personal Data Assistants (PDA's) (See below) Yes Yes NOTE: We recommend keeping fragile or expensive items with you in your carry-on bags NOTE: Check with your airline or travel agent for restrictions on the use of these and other electronic items during your flight. Sharp Objects Item Carryon Checked Box Cutters No Yes Ice Axes/Ice Picks No Yes Knives - except for plastic or round bladed butter knives No Yes Meat Cleavers No Yes Razor-Type Blades - such as box cutters, utility knives, razor blades not in a cartridge, but excluding safety razors. No Yes Sabers No Yes Scissors - metal with pointed tips and blades shorter than four inches Yes Yes Swords No Yes NOTE: Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathe d or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. Sporting Goods Item Carry-on Checked Baseball Bats No Yes Bows and Arrows No Yes Cricket Bats No Yes Golf Clubs No Yes Hockey Sticks No Yes Lacrosse Sticks No Yes Pool Cues No Yes Ski Poles No Yes Spear Guns No Yes For more information, please read our Traveling with Special Items section. Guns & Firearms Item Carry- Checked on Ammunitio n - Check with your airline or travel agent to see if ammunition is No permitted in checked baggage on the airline you are flying. If ammunition is permitted, it must be declared to the airline at check-in. Small arms ammunitions for personal use must be securely packed in fiber, wood or metal boxes or other packaging specifically designed to carry small amounts of ammunition. Ask about limitations or fees, if any, that apply. Read our Firearms & Ammunition section . Yes BB guns No Yes Compressed Air Guns (to include paintball markers) - Carried in checked luggage without compressed air cylinder attached. No Yes Firearms - firearms carried as checked baggage MUST be unloaded, packed in a locked hard-sided container, and declared to the airline at check-in. Read our Firearms & Ammunition section . No Yes Flare Guns - May be carried as checked baggage MUST be unloaded, packed in a locked hard-sided container, and declared to the airline at check-in. Read our section on Camping . No Yes Flares No No Gun Lighters No Yes Gun Powder including black powder and percussion caps No No Parts of Guns and Firearms No Yes Pellet Guns No Yes Realistic Replicas of Firearms No Yes Starter Pistols No Yes NOTE: Check with your airline or travel agent to see if firearms are permitted in checked baggage on the airline you are flying. Ask about limitations or fees, if any, that apply. Tools Item Carry-on Checked Axes and Hatchets No Yes Cattle Prods No Yes Crowbars No Yes Hammers No Yes Drills and drill bits (includin g cordless portable power drills) No Yes Saws (including cordless portable power saws) No Yes Tools (greater than seven inches in length) No Yes Tools (seven inches or less in length) Yes Yes Screwdrivers (seven inches or less in length) Yes Yes Wrenches and Pliers (seven inches or less in length) Yes Yes NOTE: Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and Security Officers. Martial Arts & Self Defense Items Item Carry- Checked on Billy Clubs No Yes Black Jacks No Yes Brass Knuckles No Yes Kubatons No Yes Mace/Pepper Spray - One 118 ml or 4 Fl. oz. container of mace or pepper spray is permitted in checked baggage provided it is equipped with a safety mechanism to prevent accidental discharge. For more information visit www.faa.gov. , click on Passengers, then Preparing to Fly. No Yes Martial Arts Weapons No Yes Night Sticks No Yes Nunchakus No Yes Stun Guns/Shocking Devices No Yes Throwing Stars No Yes NOTE: Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and Security Officers. Explosive & Flammable Materials, Disabling Chemicals & Other Dangerous Items Explosive Materials Carry- Checked on Blasting Caps No No Dynamite No No Fireworks No No Flares (in any form) No No Hand Grenades No No Plastic Explosives No No Realistic Replicas of Explosives No No Flammable Items Carry- Checked on Aerosol (any except for personal care or toiletries in limited quantities) No No Fuels (including cooking fuels and any flammable liquid fuel) No No Gasoline No No Gas Torches No No Lighter Fluid No No Common Lighters - Lighters without fuel are permitted in checked baggage. Lighters with fuel are prohibited in checked baggage, unless they adhere to the Department of Transportation (DOT) exempti on, which allows up to two fueled lighters if properly enclosed in a DOT approved case. If you are uncertain as to whether your lighter is prohibited, please leave it at home. Yes No Torch Lighters - Torch lighters create a thin, needle -like flame that is hotter (reaching 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit) and more intense than those from common lighters. Torch lighters are often used for pipes and cigars, and maintain a consistent stream of air-propelled fire regardless of the angle at which it is held. Torch lighters continue to be banned. No No Strike -anywhere Matches - One book of safety (non-strike anywhere) matches are permitted as carry-on items, but all matches are prohibited in checked baggage. No No Flammable Paints (See Other Items below for non-flammab le paints) No No Turpentine and Paint Thinner No No Realistic Replicas of Incendiaries No No NOTE: There are other hazardous materials that are regulated by the FAA. This information is summarized at www.faa.gov , click on Passengers, then Preparing to Fly. Disabling Chemicals & Other Dangerous Items Carry- Checked on Chlorine for Pools and Spas No No Small compressed gas cartridges (Up to 2 in life vests and 2 spares) Yes Yes Fire extinguisher s and other compressed gas cylinders No No Liquid Bleach No No Spillable Batteries - except those in wheelchairs No No Spray Paint No No Tear Gas No No NOTE: There are other hazardous materials that are regulated by the FAA. This information is summarized at www.faa.gov. Food & Drinks Item Carry-on Checked Beverages brought from home or purchased before reaching the security checkpoint in containers LARGER than 3 oz. No Yes Beverages brought from home or purchased before reaching the security Yes checkpoint in a 3 oz. or smaller container and in your quart-size, zip-top plastic bag. Yes Beverages purchased after security screening Yes Yes Medications, baby formula and food, breast milk, and juice are allowed in Yes reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint. Learn more about traveling with children . Yes Canned or jarred goods such as soup, sauces, peanut butter, fruits, vegetables Yes - 3 oz. or and jellies smaller container Yes Cheese in pressurized containers Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes Duty free alcohol and other items (Please see our section on Duty Free Items) Yes, but some restrictions apply. Yes Gel based sports supplements Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes Jell-O's Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes Pudding Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes Whipped cream Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes Yogurt or gel like food substances Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container Yes Flameless Ration Heater (FRH) - A product most commonly found in MRE's, Yes used to heat food packages. There is no limit on the number of MREs an individual may possess in checked or carry-on baggage, but the MRE(s) containing FRH(s) must be unopened (original factory seal is unbroken) Yes Other Items Item Carry-on Checked Gel-type candles No Yes Gel shoe inserts - Gel shoe inserts are not permitted, but shoes constructed with gel heels are allowed and must be removed and screened. Read more on our shoe screening policy . No Yes Non-flammable liquid, gel, or aerosol paint Yes - 3 oz. or Yes smaller container Flammable liquid, gel, or aerosol paint No No Snow globes and like decorations regardless of size or amount of liquid inside, even with documentation. No Yes