Come to Metro Detroit, Michigan!

Welcome to my holiday guide for the Metro Detroit Area in Michigan. Michigan is a tourist haven all year round, and I'm here to show you some of the many things we have to do during the holiday season.

Every year, my family visits two holiday light displays. The first is the biggest light display in the midwest.

Wayne County Lightfest (2006)

This year it runs from November 16th, 2006, to January 1st, 2007 (closed on Christmas day, Santa will be resting). As usual, it's 4.5 miles of lighted displays including animated scenes that make even adults' jaws drop. At the end there is always Santa Claus to ask you about your trip. It's not a necessary part of the journey, but a side trip.

You get to drive through the display, by the way. It isn't a 4.5 mile walk.

Hours: 7pm to 10pm daily
Fee: Minimum $5 per car

Enter at Hines Drive and Merriman, 2 ½ miles south of I-96 in Westland.

Dominos Farms

Each year, Dominos Farms in Ann Arbor also has a drive-through light display, and they open up their pizza place for everyone to come in and get a bite to eat afterwards. I've gone almost every year for almost a decade now. It may not be as long or impressive as the Wayne County Lightfest, but I find it a fun and festive holiday experience. If you go, you won't be disappointed!

Directions

From I-94 West: (Detroit area)
Take I-94 to US-23 North. Take US-23 North to Plymouth Road exit (exit 41). Turn Right onto Plymouth. Turn Left on Earhart Road. Farm is on right approximately ½ mile.

Shopping!

The Metro Detroit area is bristling with malls. Don't believe me? Here's a short list: