The Gordie Howe bridge has taken its place in the Detroit night skyline. Fly With Rye - Drone Photography & Videography captured this incredible drone footage Thursday when the bridge was lit for the first time with more than 5,000 LED lights. The bridge connecting I-75 in Detroit with Highway 401 in Windsor is slated to open this fall. (Video provided by Fly with Rye) | MLive.com

These beautiful and festively decorated hotels are perfect for a holiday getaway! 🏙️🌟 With historic, art-filled and cozy hotels all around, the Detroit metro area brings so much more than just a bed to sleep in. 🖼️ With holiday cheer in the air this month, we wanted to gather together some of the Detroit metro area’s best places to cozy up, connect, and serve as home base for a memorable vacation or staycation this season! Make sure to save this post and learn more below about each hotel! 👇

Detroit: Then and Now Imagine stepping back in time, 50 to 100 years ago, and strolling through the streets of Detroit. Picture the city alive with the hum of the automotive boom, transforming into a global industrial powerhouse. Watch as iconic landmarks like the Guardian and Fisher Buildings rise against the skyline, symbols of ambition and architectural brilliance. Hear the smooth sounds of jazz drifting from bustling clubs and hidden speakeasies, filling the air with rhythm and soul. It was