At the heart of the Great Lakes region, Detroit was one of Conde Nast's must-visit destinations for 2018. Not only is Detroit known as a leader of American industry, the city's diverse communities also boast major contributions to music, art and architecture.
Detroit was the first U.S. city to be named a "City of Design" by UNESCO, and is known as the home of Motown Records and the birthplace of techno. The city also offers many historic museums and arts institutions.
Using travel site Skyscanner, we’ve sifted through the cheapest flights between Sacramento and Detroit in the next few months, including some top-rated hotel options and highly reviewed local attractions.
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Cheapest Detroit flights
The cheapest flights between Sacramento and Detroit are if you leave on April 3 and return from Michigan on April 6. United currently has roundtrip, nonstop tickets for $256.
There are also deals to be had later in April. If you fly out of Sacramento on April 29 and return from Detroit on May 3, Delta can get you there and back for $377 roundtrip.
Top Detroit hotels
Regarding where to stay, here are two of Detroit’s top-rated hotels, according to Skyscanner, that we selected based on price, proximity to things to do and customer satisfaction.
The MotorCity Casino Hotel (2901 Grand River Ave.)
For an all-around top recommendation, consider The MotorCity Casino Hotel. The hotel has a 4.7-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $178. This Detroit casino hotel is near the Masonic Temple and the Fox Theatre.
The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit (1114 Washington Blvd.)
A pricer alternative is The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit. The 4.7-star hotel has rooms for $179/night.
This hotel is located close to the airport. Attractions in the neighborhood include Campus Martius Park, Joe Louis Arena and the GM Renaissance Center.
Featured Detroit food and drink
Detroit has plenty of top-notch dining options. Here are a few of the most popular, according to Skyscanner.
Green Dot Stables (2200 W. Lafayette Blvd.)
For a popular option, check out Green Dot Stables, which has an average of five stars out of six reviews on Skyscanner.
"The menu of Green Dot Stables is very eclectic," wrote reviewer Kenny. "This can lead to a fun meal of trying things you may not have considered normally, such as one of my favorites: The Korean slider which includes kimchi and peanut butter."
New Parthenon Restaurant (547 Monroe Ave.)
If you're looking for a local favorite restaurant pick, head to New Parthenon Restaurant.
"As a former Detroiter, this is a place I love to visit when I come back," wrote Richard. "This is my favorite place to go in Greektown."
Slows Bar BQ (2138 Michigan Ave.)
Finally, there's Slows Bar BQ.
"Now if you love baby back ribs, Slows has ribs that come sliding off the bone. So juicy. [You] need to try, it's so good," wrote visitor Lou.
Featured local attractions
To round out your trip, Detroit offers plenty of popular attractions worth visiting. Here are two top recommendations, based on Skyscanner's descriptions and reviews.
Greenfield Village (20900 Oakwood Blvd.)
First up is Greenfield Village, located in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn.
"Great place to spend the day learning about history," wrote visitor Yvonne. "Lots of demos on glass blowing, pottery making, weaving, machinery, etc. My favorite was Edison's workshop and also all the Model T cars driving around. A great family place."
Michigan Science Center (5020 John R St.)
Finally, consider checking out the Michigan Science Center.
"It’s not your typical museum, you can actually do stuff, as in hands-on interactive exhibits dealing with everything from life science to space," wrote visitor Amanda.
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