Photo of the Week: Cullen Family Carousel

A blue and white tent top the hand-sculpted animals of the Cullen Family Carousel along the Detroit Riverfront. In the background, blue skies with white wisps of cloud. In the background on one side, tall towers of the Renaissance Center can be seen. On the other side, the skyscrapers of Windsor, Ontario, Canada along the Detroit River can be seen. In the foreground are the low flowing Boll Family Fountains.

When you visit Detroit’s riverfront along the Detroit River, I hope you find time to take a ride on the Cullen Family Carousel at Cullen Plaza.

Open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 7PM Eastern Time from late May to Labor Day (the first Monday in September), the carousel offers free rides.

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Photo of the Week: Hoberman Spheres at the North American International Auto Show

Hoberman sphere expanded

It’s a tradition for my family to attend the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. We like seeing (and sitting in) all the new vehicles and checking out the concept cars.

Plus, it’s a bright, colorful way to escape the cold of January in Michigan.

One of the things we’ve enjoyed about the auto show the last couple years are the Hoberman spheres in the Lincoln exhibit area.

Hoberman sphere contracted

The spheres hang from the ceiling and are constantly expanding and contracting, to the delight of children and adults who gather to take pictures and videos of the spheres. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Hoberman Spheres at the North American International Auto Show