Six freeways not only provide easy access to the entire region, but also link the Greater Detroit area with the rest of the Midwest. Detroit Metropolitan International Airport is a hub for Northwest Airlines, with over 425,000 arrivals and departures each year. There are nine universities, seven colleges, ten community college campuses and dozens of trade and vocational school located in the Greater Detroit area. The area is served by 64 hospitals and over 11,000 physicians. Detroit Medical Center and The University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor.
Recreational opportunities are limitless in the Greater Detroit area.
There are 18 malls and shopping districts, each with over 100 stores and shops. Fairlane Mall in Dearborn has over 200 stores. Five professional sports teams and 3 NCAA Division 1 college teams play in Detroit's numerous arenas and stadiums. Return to the GDFN Home Page .