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 * <see name="Detroit-Windsor Tunnel" address="" directions="accessible from downtown Windsor" phone="" email="" fax="" url="http://www.dwtunnel.com" hours="" price="Toll per passenger car: $4.00 (US), $4.75 (Canadian)">Every time traffic backs up in the tunnel the tunnel is shut down until traffic congestion is eased, which can sometimes take quite a while. A "tunnel bus" connects downtown Detroit with Windsor for the price of $3.75 (Either CAD or USD) or for concerts, Ford Field and Comerica Park the tunnel bus fare raises to $4.00 (Either US or Canadian). The tunnel bus has its pros saving you money from parking on either side of the border, but the customs/immigrations process can be quite lengthy for bus riders as everyone on the bus must disembark and be cleared through customs.</see>
-Pedestrians cannot walk across the bridge or through the tunnel, they must use the tunnel bus. Bicyclists are also prohibited from using the bridge and the tunnel and may use the bike racks. The only way someone traveling by bike can bring their bike across the border is to disassemble the bike and put it in a bike bag, which can be brought on the bus.
+Pedestrians cannot walk across the bridge or through the tunnel, they must use the tunnel bus. Bicyclists are also prohibited from using the bridge and the tunnel and may not use the bus bike[[Special:Contributions/24.11.97.209|24.11.97.209]] 22:20, 19 May 2013 (EDT) racks. The only way someone traveling by bike can bring their bike across the border is to disassemble the bike and put it in a bike bag, which can be brought on the bus.
 ==Get around==

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 [[Image:DetroitSkyline.jpg|thumb|300px|Detroit city skyline]]
 '''Detroit''', [http://www.visitdetroit.com] a major metropolis in the [[United States|US]] state of [[Michigan]], has had a profound impact on the world. From the advent of the automotive assembly line to the Motown sound, modern techno and rock  music, Detroit continues to shape both American and global culture. The city has seen many of its historic buildings renovated, and is bustling with new developments and attractions that complement its world class museums and theatres. The city offers myriad things to see and do. Detroit is an exciting travel destination filled with technological advance and historic charm.
 ==Districts==

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 ==Stay safe==
-As with most other urban areas in the US, precautions should be taken when out after dark: stay in groups; do not carry large amounts of money; and avoid seedy neighborhoods. The overall crime rate in downtown Detroit is below the national average, and crime has largely declined in the last twenty years, but the city itself is the second most dangerous in the country, surpassed only by its satellite city, Flint, MI.
+As with most other urban areas in the US, precautions should be taken when out after dark: stay in groups; do not carry large amounts of money; and avoid run down neighborhoods.
 Stick to major freeways when possible and try to avoid smaller streets through unfamiliar neighborhoods. How you carry yourself can easily keep you from getting mugged.

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 Walking is a favoured way to get around the densely packed downtown and the narrow streets of Old Montreal, especially during the warmer months. However, beware during winter months, as sidewalks can be icy and extremely hazardous after winter snow and ice storms. Winter boots with good grip are essential for surviving pavements that have not been cleared. Beware also (as much as you can) of thawing ice falling from overhanging balconies and roofs. But you can always take the stairs down to Montreal's famous "Underground City" (''Montréal souterrain''), called RÉSO [http://www.stm.info/metro/souterrain2006.pdf], a network of pedestrian corridors connecting Métro (subway) [http://www.stm.info/English/metro/a-mapmet.htm]stations, shopping centres, and office complexes.
-Jaywalking is widespread and rarely punished. However, be aware that drivers will usually not stop or even slow down if a pedestrian steps out in front of them, even at marked crosswalks. At an intersection, however, a pedestrian will have right of passage before turning traffic and most drivers respect this. Despite Montreal drivers' poor reputation for aggressiveness, they generally respect pedestrians.
+Jaywalking is widespread and rarely punished. However, be aware that drivers will usually not stop or even slow down if a pedestrian steps out in front of them, even at marked crosswalks. At an intersection, however, a pedestrian will have right of passage before turning traffic, but most drivers do not respect this. Montreal drivers rightly have a poor reputation for aggressiveness and they generally do not respect pedestrians. Always watch out for drivers and cyclists before crossing.
 Rue Sainte-Catherine is Montreal's main commercial artery and busiest pedestrian thoroughfare. The "Underground City" and the Green Line (or line 1) of Montreal's Metro is easily accessible from all the major office complexes, shopping malls, department stores, and theatre complexes that line it. Smaller chain stores and restaurants also vie for valuable commercial space. Well-kept historic churches with green space provide quiet oasis and contrast with the giant neon signs of strip clubs. Major hotels generally can be found one or two blocks north and south of Saint Catherine in the downtown core. Bars, restaurants, and dance clubs cluster within a block of Sainte-Catherine around Crescent and Bishop, catering to a mostly English-speaking clientele. Rue Saint-Denis, farther east, and the Gay Village between Berri and de Lormier, even more to the east, are mostly French-speaking. McGill College Boulevard in the downtown core from Saine-Catherine offers an open view of Mount Royal to the north and an impressive view of the Place Ville-Marie skyscraper to the south. Keep your head up and beware of following the flow of the crowd on this street: throngs of pedestrians often walk across cross streets against red lights, risking life and limb.

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 *'''Greyhound''' [http://www.greyhound.com/]
 *'''Bieber Trailways''' [http://www.gotobus.com/biebertrailways/] is a regional bus line that offers roundtrip services from Harrisburg to NYC
-*'''Megabus''' [http://us.megabus.com]. Service from [[Philadelphia]], [[Pittsburgh]], [[State College]], [[Buffalo (New York)|Buffalo]], [[Toronto]], and [[Washington, D.C.]] Fares start at $1 when reserved well in advance.
+*'''Megabus''' [http://us.megabus.com]. Service from [[Philadelphia]], [[Pittsburgh]], and [[State College]].  Fares start at $1 when reserved well in advance.
 *'''Rabbittransit''' [http://www.rabbittransit.org/] offers service to and from York on the rabbitexpress routes 83n and 83s.

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 *'''Afram:''' This festival to celebrate African American culture is held every June downtown.  It feature vendor selling seafood, soulfood and other American favorites. It also has concerts by African American artists and carnival rides.
 * <do name="Otakon" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.otakon.com" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">One of the largest and longest-running ''anime'' conventions in the United States, held over a three-day weekend in July or August (varies depending on the year). Even if you are not into anime, you'll get to see throngs of Japanese cartoon-inspired costumed attendees (''cosplayers'') take over the Baltimore Convention Center and Inner Harbor during the convention.</do>
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 In [[Baltimore/North Baltimore|Hampden]], there are several (quirky) dining options, including Suzie's Soba (Asian fusion), Cafe Hon (featuring kitschy retro decor and a blue plate special menu), Holy Frijoles (a dark, hip margarita-and-burritos place), Rocket To Venus (eclectic rock-n-roll bar/restaurant) and Golden West (featuring eclectic Southwestern cuisine in equally eclectic surroundings, known for excellent food, a laid-back bar scene, and family-friendly seating. Be warned: it's nicknamed "Golden Wait" by locals for the lackadaisical service.)
 Baltimore recently passed a smoke-free ordinance, so be aware that all restaurants and bars are completely non-smoking.

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 ==Talk==
 The Vermont dialect uses broad “a” and “e” sounds for vowels. Also, words that end with “r” get an “uh” sound, and one-syllable words are turned into two syllables. Here are some examples of Vermont speak: cow would be “kyow”, that is “tha-at”, there would sound like “they-uh” and idea is “oi-dea”. If you are not a native Vermonter, you will likely be called a “flatlander”.
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 *[[Charlotte]] - North Carolina's largest city, known for financial sector, the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Bobcats, NASCAR, and other professional sports.
 *[[Durham (North Carolina)|Durham]] - Home of Duke University, the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, and a revitalized downtown tobacco district.
-*[[Fayetteville]] - Home of Fort Bragg, one of the nation's largest and most important military  bases.
+*[[Fayetteville]] - Home of Fort Bragg, the world's largest military base and one of America's most important military bases.
 *[[Greensboro]] - Home to six colleges and universities, historic neighborhoods, civil rights history, and seasonal sports venues.
 *[[New Bern]] - Their motto is "North Carolina begins here", original capital and  second oldest town in North Carolina. North Carolina Historical Museum, Tryon Place, Fireman's Museum, birthplace of Pepsi Cola. One of the most beautiful cities on the East Coast.

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 Some neighborhoods (especially Roxbury, Mattapan, and Dorchester) are more dangerous than average, and extra care should be taken there.  It is even better to avoid walking in these areas at night if possible.  Also avoid public parks after dark (except for special events).
-Dangers related to alcohol consumption are not uncommon, such as fights and drunk driving. Be especially careful when there is a Red Sox and New York Yankees baseball game in progress. Wearing Yankees gear in any part of town (even if you're not from NY), especially in the Fenway area, is invitation to be verbally harassed by the locals. For example, instead of the usual "Yankees Suck" phrase, you might be told that ''you suck!''. Although generally harmless and in good fun, it is not unheard of for these encounters to escalate into physical altercations, especially when there is excess alcohol consumption involved. If you find yourself in this situation, you might find it wise to walk away and/or leave the area rather than try to hold your ground.
+Dangers related to alcohol consumption are not uncommon, such as fights and drunk driving. Be especially careful when there is a Red Sox and New York Yankees baseball game in progress. Wearing Yankees gear in any part of town (even if you're not from NY), especially in the Fenway area, is invitation to be verbally harassed by the locals. For example, instead of the usual "Yankees Suck" phrase, you might be told that ''you suck!''. Although generally harmless and in good fun, it is not unheard of for these encounters to escalate into physical altercations, especially when there is excess alcohol consumption involved. It takes 2 people to start a fight. Just walk away.
 Care should be taken as well if you decide to go clubbing on Landsdowne Street, the Theatre District, Chinatown, or Faneuil Hall.  As mentioned above, the more dangerous parts of Boston are generally not visited or even seen by tourists, but there are a few mildly dangerous locales that you should be aware of if you plan on enjoying Boston's nightlife.  In Kenmore Square, be especially careful on Landsdowne Street as muggers and pickpockets are becoming more common and also eat in the darker areas near Ipswich Street at the end of the strip.  In Chinatown, be very careful if you wander off Kneeland Street.  There are a plethora of little alleyways and inlets where muggers operate.  Faneuil Hall is generally safe, but not without its share of fights and petty robberies.

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 *[[Chicago]] - the "Windy City" and the "City of the Big Shoulders", the largest city in the Midwest and the third largest in the U.S., with [[Chicago skyline guide|architecture]] galore, great musuems, fantastic beaches, and plenty of deep dish pizza to scarf down.
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 ==Understand==
 The term "Midwest" refers to a collection of states just east of center in the United States.  This area is sometimes referred to as the "heart" or "rust belt" of America and is often associated with agriculture and industry (historically manufacturing but this has faded as years have passed).  The culture of the Midwest is generally acknowledged to be "down to earth". States bordering the Great Lakes (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin) are sometimes called the '''"North Coast"''', '''"Third Coast"''', or '''"Fresh Coast"''' (in reference to the freshwater Great Lakes) as parallels to the East Coast and West Coast.
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 ===By plane===
 The Midwest is served by several international airports, including many of the major US airlines' national hubs.  [[O'Hare International Airport|Chicago-O'Hare]] (United and American), Chicago [[Midway International Airport]] (Southwest), Detroit (Delta), Minneapolis-Saint Paul (Delta), Milwaukee (Midwest), and Saint Louis-Lambert (American).
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 ===By boat===
-* '''Great Lakes''' - The northern Midwest can be traversed by boat throughout the Great Lakes.  Many boaters utilize the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway and their connection points as a travel route.  The  Lakes Cruising Company [http://greatlakescruising.com/Great] and the American Canadian Caribbean Line [http://accl-smallships.com/] provide cruises with several Midwest cities (including Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee) in their itineria.
+* '''Great Lakes''' - The northern Midwest can be traversed by boat throughout the Great Lakes.  Many boaters utilize the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway and their connection points as a travel route. The [http://greatlakescruising.com/Great Lakes Cruising Company] and the [http://accl-smallships.com/ American Canadian Caribbean Line] provide cruises with several Midwest cities (including Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee) in their itineria.
-* '''River Travel''' - Additionally, the Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio Rivers are some of the primary navigable waters in the U.S. There are also steamboat and cruise options connecting points along Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
+* '''River Travel''' - Additionally, the Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio Rivers are some of the primary navigable waters in the US. There are also steamboat and cruise options connecting points along Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
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 ===By plane===
 Many major metropolitan areas also have secondary international and regional airports, supporting national, discount and commuter airlines.
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 ===Music===
 The worldwide scene of house music was crafted in Chicago in the early 1980s, and went global by the 1990s. Industrial music was also created in Chicago in the late 1980s/early 1990s.
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 ==Stay safe==
 *Dial 911 from any telephone for emergency police, medical, and fire services.  The call will be free of charge. This should not change from town to town or state to state, since all police, fire, and medical emergency services throughout the USA and Canada are tied into the 911 service.
-*Dial 911 from any telephone for emergency police, medical, and fire services.  The call will be free of charge.  This should not change from town to town or state to state, since all police, fire, and medical emergency services throughout the USA and Canada are tied into the 911 service.
 The rural areas and quaint small towns of the Midwest are among the safest for travelers and residents in all America.  Parts of the larger cities should be avoided after dark.

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