If your kids are anything like mine, they are drawn to water. No matter what vacation we’re on — even if we’re visiting the “happiest place on earth” — the hotel pool is as much of an attraction as any theme park. For adults, pools also offer a great way to fit in your workout when you’re traveling. Here in metro Detroit, many of our hotels offer indoor pools, outdoor pools or both.

What comes to mind when you think of art? A museum? A painting? A sculpture? Tyree Guyton, founder and artistic director of the Heidelberg Project, is working to broaden the concept of art by using everyday, discarded objects to create an open-air art environment on Detroit’s east side.

Otter Pup and Mother

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12. (Mark your calendars, people!) If your family is like most, celebrating the holiday typically means treating Mom to a meal out. And while noshing on a big brunch is definitely nice (a girl’s gotta eat, right?), it usually means consuming way too many calories in one sitting.

So this year instead of simply gathering at the table, consider planning some outdoor activities in and around The D. Not only will they get you up and moving, they’ll let you spend some extra quality time with Mom.

Roads and the Motor City go together like syrup and pancakes. These paved paths were meant to be driven on – they help us get from one destination to another and make traveling a breeze. We cherish roads so much in the Motor City that we designed the city in the shape of a spoke-and-tire layout, leading all road to the city’s center: Campus Martius Park.

This list of Detroit’s 10 most popular streets will help you navigate the downtown successfully while learning some history (and pronunciation).

We aren’t the only creatures awaiting the sun’s shining rays. The animals at the Detroit Zoo are ready to come out of hibernation for area families, so plan a springtime adventure today.

The Detroit Zoo, based in Royal Oak, is the perfect spot for some much-needed “Vitamin Z,” after a long Michigan winter. With fewer crowds, more animal activity and less sunscreen needed, springtime is ideal for a zoo adventure — whether as a family or with a date.