Weekend warriors: if you're sticking around the city this summer and want to make the most of your precious days off (you too can have a summer!), plan a few weekend getaways that'll give you max return on your investment of time. If adventure and outdoors is what you seek, these five options for one or two-night getaways will check off some points on your close-to-home-travel bucket list, while you get to experience some of the beauty that lurks only a short drive away.
Art crawl and Airbnb in Detroit (3 hours 45 minutes from Toronto)
Detroit is a wonderland of opportunities for art lovers. The city has over 80 galleries, a world-known electronic music scene and a bunch of opportunities to hear it, street festivals in summer, more than a few items you should eat before you die, and that distinct Detroit-building charm. Apparently there are currently more than 150 Airbnb rentals listed in Detroit, including single rooms, others houses or lofts rent for an average of $94 per night. Just don’t forget your passport when you hit the road!
