The Chicago-bound train stops in Ann Arbor. It's important to remember that Detroit is built by and for cars and visitors are expected to conform. Handfuls of major highways pass in and out of the city, all named after Ford, Chrysler or some other auto company executive. The good news is that driving in Detroit is fairly easy and parking is a breeze. The same can't be said of catching a bus .
Service is spotty, at best.
A downtown trolley runs along major downtown streets to and from the Renaissance Center. Taxis are fairly easy to hail on the street. Almanac by Peter Gavrilovich and Bill McGraw is the ultimate reference guide to the history and culture of the Motor City. For a wonderful journey through some inspired public art, check out Dennis Alan Nawrocki's Art in Detroit Public Places . A Multicultural Guide to the Motor City by Marica Danner, Helen B. Love and Patricia Banker Peart delves beyond the stereotypes and reveals the highlights that the city has to offer.