Detroit, nicknamed Motor City, for its huge role in the automotive industry, is the largest city in Michigan, and also one of the largest in the United States. It is also one of the oldest cities in the Midwest. The ethnic composition of Detroit plays a huge role in the culture with large pockets of African Americans, Bulgarians, Belgians and Arabs residing within the city. Detroit offers a number of entertainment options from a wide array of theater possibilities, including Broadway productions, big-name concerts and smaller plays and shows. There are three casinos in the city and a diverse nightlife including bars, lounges and clubs.

Flint is the epitome of a blue collar town, with much of the area's economy a result of General Motors plants. As the third largest city in Michigan, Flint has approximately 125,000 residents. Flint is home to several colleges and museums. Kettering University, Baker College and a satellite branch of the University of Michigan are all located in Flint. Flint has several art galleries, a planetarium with multimedia and laser shows, and the For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum.

A little Bavarian community, Frankenmuth is one of the state's top tourist attractions. Nearly 3 million visitors pass through this small town each year, with its old world German feel and the best chicken dinners in the state (country?). Frankenmuth has the largest Christmas store in the world, and features two miles of Bavarian specialty shops.