It’s such a breath of fresh air to read an article that sheds some positive light on Detroit. Every time I do, I make sure to share it with as many people as possible because we’re all drowning in a sea of negativity on a daily basis. Jeff Barr from the Kalamazoo Gazette shows some love for Detroit in his recent article about a Motown weekend getaway. In one article, Jeff sums up the message various organizations in southeast Michigan are trying to get across to the rest of the world, and sadly the majority of Michigan: Detroit truly has a lot to offer.
Jeff and his wife drove the two hours east from the K-zoo to Detroit – the “big-time city that often gets a big-time bad rap.” The couple discovered just how fun and exciting Detroit can be, and I thank Jeff for putting his weekend into words to share this experience with the many skeptics. Jeff highlights a variety of Detroit locations, including the Ren Cen Marriott, 42 Degrees North and Volt in the Ren Cen, the Fox Theater and of course, American Coney Island.
The entire weekend Jeff and his wife were in Detroit, they encountered not one of Detroit’s typical stereotypes (you know, drug deals on every street corner and the constant ear-splitting sound of gun shots). They simply had a great vacation that didn’t require the typical expenditures or travel hassle that accompanies many trips.
Take a few minutes to read the entire article. We all need a reminder that there are many reasons why we choose to live, work and play in Detroit.