We travel by Amtrak in the worst of winter to visit places around Chicago for weekend trips. This year the destination is about ten miles west of Detroit, an old favorite in terms of the hotel and attractions.

The main attraction is the North American International Auto Show more generally known as the Detroit Auto Show held in Cobo Hall downtown. Other attractions in the area include the Ford River Rouge Complex, the Ford Museum and the Automotive Hall of Fame.

The Greenfield Inn has over two hundred rooms, pool, hot tub, sauna, lounge and restaurant plus all the standard amenities. The automotive art consisting of photographs, paintings and dealership posters portrays the automotive industry from its inception and covers most of the corridor walls of all three stories. One weekend is not enough to appreciate this accommodation including fresh cookies at check-in.

Details:
Meet at Union Station (Canal and Adams Streets in Chicago) around noon on Friday, January 19, 2018. Return on Sunday, same place, about 4 P.M. There is usually seating around the food court to wait until it is time to go the train. Or you may find club members in the nearby bar.

Trains:
Friday — 352 WolverineLeave at 12:50 P.M.Arrive 6:44 P.M. Dearborn
Sunday — 353 WolverineLeave 11:42 A.M.Arrive 3:57 P.M. Chicago
The fare is about $70 roundtrip per person. Fares increase the closer to the departure date. You may be able to find a special fare.

Hotel:
Best Western Greenfield Inn, Address: 3000 Enterprise Dr, Allen Park, MI 48101
Group name – ChicagolandMGClub, $94 king, $99 2 twin beds + tax, breakfast included
Phone: (313) 271-1600

~~ Jake & Ann Snyder

Questions? snyder@chicagolandmgclub.com