Welcoming new year!

 

Well, here we are in January 2021. Like most others, DTW taxi limo service is excited to bring in the new year and put the year 2020 behind us. As we start the month of January, winter is in full swing and with any Michigan winter⛄, some cold days are ahead. But there is no shortage of things to do this month. Throughout the Detroit Metro area and the lower peninsula, there are many things to do. Whether you are looking for outdoor activities or trying to stay warm and cozy, we have put together some things we hope you can enjoy through the month of January.

Don’t forget to check out our website www.DTWtaxilimo.com or call 248-881-2110 to book your next trip.

Looking for some outdoor winter fun😄?

The Detroit Metro Parks offer plenty of outdoor activities even through the winter months.

Winter Brrrrr-ding Saturday Oakwoods Metropark🌲, Nature Center offers birding activities in the month of January. It may be winter, but there are tons of different birds that are out and about looking for food! Bring your binoculars and we will go around the park watching and learning about these beautiful creatures. Pre-register by calling (734) 782-3956.

The Metroparks offer a variety of winter activities such as snowshoeing, sledding, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and much more. All activities are available conditions permitting. Click on the park below to see their available winter activities and for updates on their winter conditions.

https://www.metroparks.com/parks/hudson-mills-metropark/hudson-mills-metropark-activities/#14

https://www.metroparks.com/parks/huron-meadows-metropark/huron-meadows-metropark-activities/#8

https://www.metroparks.com/parks/indian-springs-metropark/indian-springs-metropark-activities/#10

www.metroparks.com/parks/kensington-metropark/kensington-metropark-activities/#22

https://www.metroparks.com/parks/lake-erie-metropark/lake-erie-metropark-activities/#13

https://www.metroparks.com/parks/lake-st-clair-metroparks/lake-st-clair-metropark-activities/#15

https://www.metroparks.com/parks/lower-huron-metropark/lower-huron-metropark-activities/#11

https://www.metroparks.com/parks/oakwoods-metropark/oakwoods-metropark-activities/#11

https://www.metroparks.com/parks/stony-creek-metropark/stony-creek-metropark-activities/#19

https://www.metroparks.com/parks/willow-metropark/willow-metropark-activities/#1

There are also a few festivals going on this month. 

In Dexter, MI just northwest of Ann Arbor, they will be holding their annual Dexter. On January 23rd, head to Downtown Dexter to explore incredible and intricate ice sculptures sponsored by local businesses lined up all across the area! During the 2021 event, they plan to have more than 35 ice carvings for you to see. Please wear masks and make sure you’re social distancing when visiting.

Fire & Ice Festival!

The Plymouth Ice Festival has been moved to February this year and we will try to post more for next month's blog. The Plymouth Ice Festival is a world-class event in beautiful downtown Plymouth is exciting and fun for the whole family. Furthermore, the event is committed to spreading the word about downtown Plymouth and helping the local business community thrive through event outreach and marketing efforts. Sculptures are available for viewing 24 hours a day and will remain standing after the event - weather permitting. 2021 Plymouth Ice Festival Official Hours of Operation: 

Friday, February 12th 

Saturday, February 13th 

Sunday, February 14th 

Fire and Ice Rochester 2021 CANCELLED / UNSCHEDULED 

Ice Sclupture

Want some warm cozy things to keep you going this winter?

Are you not so adventurous when the temps start to drop? There are many things that don't involve snow and ice and teeth chatter chivers. The Detroit Metro area is home to numerous museums and attractions that will keep you inside and away from the treacherous cold. While many of these museums are open they have also been impacted by the restriction of the Covid-19 pandemic. Please check online specific details on each location's precautions as they tend to differ. 

Rosie the Riveter💪

For any aviation enthusiast, you can visit the Yankee Air Museum and become a “Rosie the Riveter”.Founded in 1981 and located in Southeastern Michigan, the Museum quickly grew when it acquired its flyable aircraft, B-17 Flying Fortress, B-25 Mitchell Bomber, and C-47 Skytrain, offering the public the chance to fly in some of America’s most iconic aircraft.Try your hand at being a real-life Rosie the Riveter! Guests will be able to learn how to rivet sheet metal (using non-powered hand-rivets) instructed by Yankee Air Museum’s very own Tribute Rosies! The museum is located at the Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti. Hours have been affected by the pandemic so make sure you check out their adjusted hours online

We Can Do!

Henry Ford museum🚗

The Henry Ford museum is perfect for the car and history lovers in the family. Experience one of the founding industries of Detroit and what modeled this city and America to what it is today. 3 must-see attractions. 250 acres of unexpected. 1 awe-inspiring experience. At The Henry Ford, you'll discover America—its culture, inventions, people and can-do spirit—and hundreds of hands-on ways to explore it, enjoy it and be inspired by it. Prepare to be astounded by our attractions and resources: Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour and Benson Ford Research Center.The Henry Ford is located in Dearborn at 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, MI 48124‑5029

Henry Ford Museum

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

At the Charles H Wright Museum, a special exhibition is on display that details the ongoing struggles of a fair democratic voting system that empowers everyone. Voting Matters is an interactive, in-person multimedia exhibition that illustrates the work of African Americans from pre-Reconstruction through the present day, in the development of the basic principles and values surrounding our current understanding of what it means to have the “right to vote” in democratic societies around the world. This modular exhibition consists of five parts: Pre-Reconstruction/Reconstruction (1870-1877), Post-Reconstruction (1888 – Today), The Women’s Suffrage Movement, Electoral College, and Gerrymandering. Located in Detroit at 315 East Warren Avenue Detroit, MI, USA

Martin Luther King Jr

Finally this month we celebrate Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Jan. 18, 2021, is the 26th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy. Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.We at DTW taxi limo have a strong commitment to the community and we believe in values that support the right of all people. We look forward to your engagement and accomplishments in Dr. King's memory. There are many opportunities around Detroit to contribute to the legacy of Mr. King and we hope you take this time to reflect how we as a community can work together to bring people from every background to a better place.

Martin Luther King