Chicago Tribune urges readers to check out Detroit for a weekend

The Chicago Tribune touts the charms of Midwestern cities, including Detroit, in a Travel Insider piece. In Detroit, it recommends the Inn on Ferry Street, the Detroit Institute of Arts and the MGM Grand.

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Whether you enjoy museums, art, theater, music, gambling or shopping, cities such as Detroit, Des Moines, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis and St. Louis have much to offer. What makes these mid-sized cities appealing is the ease with which you can pursue your favorite activities for more moderate prices than, say, in Chicago.

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