The Midwest is home to states with rich cultural backgrounds and popular tourist attractions. To take a break from the busy schedule I have as a student, and to avoid writing more essays like this, I went on a vacation to Michigan with my mother and two siblings. We visited South Haven, a pleasant port city on Lake Michigan’s east coast, and Detroit, the famous largest city in Michigan. These areas interest me because there’s plenty to do; there are amazing restaurants, breath-taking scenery, and family-friendly, inexpensive entertainment. South Haven is famed for its relaxed atmosphere and homely feel. The city is almost seventeen times smaller than Pittsburgh, so it’s a definite change in pace. We travelled there by car—a Jeep Commander—which
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Other than being infamous for its murder rates (the second highest of any city in America), Detroit is known for its music, architecture, and food. From South Haven to Detroit, the gas costs $39. The hotel we stayed in for three nights and three days, the Red Roof Inn, cost $59 per night (a total of $177), and also included free breakfast and WiFi. Conveniently, it was also close to many of the places we visited while in Detroit. During our time in The Motor City, we spent $489, including the gas money used to drive from South Haven to Detroit, then from Detroit to Pittsburgh. There’s almost an endless amount of things to do in Detroit. I lead my family on a free, self-guided architecture tour. Detroit has lots to offer when it comes to uniquely designed buildings. Some stops on the tour included the Guardian Building and the Fisher Building, both landmark skyscrapers, and the iconic Renaissance Center, a group of seven interconnected skyscrapers. Another exquisite building is the Fox Theatre, which is often described as “Detroit’s crown jewel.” We saw a performance of the Broadway musical “Beauty and the Beast,” although I was distracted by the ornate walls and ceiling of the concert
Other than being infamous for its murder rates (the second highest of any city in America), Detroit is known for its music, architecture, and food. From South Haven to Detroit, the gas costs $39. The hotel we stayed in for three nights and three days, the Red Roof Inn, cost $59 per night (a total of $177), and also included free breakfast and WiFi. Conveniently, it was also close to many of the places we visited while in Detroit. During our time in The Motor City, we spent $489, including the gas money used to drive from South Haven to Detroit, then from Detroit to Pittsburgh. There’s almost an endless amount of things to do in Detroit. I lead my family on a free, self-guided architecture tour. Detroit has lots to offer when it comes to uniquely designed buildings. Some stops on the tour included the Guardian Building and the Fisher Building, both landmark skyscrapers, and the iconic Renaissance Center, a group of seven interconnected skyscrapers. Another exquisite building is the Fox Theatre, which is often described as “Detroit’s crown jewel.” We saw a performance of the Broadway musical “Beauty and the Beast,” although I was distracted by the ornate walls and ceiling of the concert