Photo by Victoria Araj

The following is a guest post by Victoria Araj, writer for Quicken Loans and Managing Editor and Publisher of the Quicken Loans Zing Blog. With degrees from MSU and U of M, her allegiance to the Mitten State is indisputable. She loves politics, decorating, photography, fashion, music and the Detroit Red Wings. With a camera always in-hand, you’ll likely find her snapping photos of Detroit while hanging out with family and friends.

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Last week, we posted about Detroit Weekend Activities on a Budget, as recommended by Guest Blogger Victoria Araj. She had so many great recommendations that we couldn’t fit them all in one post, so here are Victoria’s picks for Saturday and Sunday in The D:

One of Detroit’s most popular tourist destinations, the Motown Museum — Hitsville U.S.A — preserves the legacy of Motown Records, and is a necessary pilgrimage for any fan of the sweet Motown sounds. Located in the house where it all began, the Motown Museum features historical exhibitions that include photos, artwork, music, costumes and memorabilia, and artifacts from the Gordy family collection. See where it started in 1959, and visit the surrounding neighborhoods and attractions that inspired Motown music and continue to give Detroit its unique, musical character.