Detroit Travel Planning With ChatGPT
Travel planning got you overwhelmed? Too many exciting options to choose from when researching a new travel destination? Have no fear, Visit Detroit and AI are here.
What they say is true, AI platforms like Chat GPT, Gemini, Claude and others can bring a lot more convenience to our lives and cut some of the daunting tasks and projects on our to do lists in half. Whether it's creating a meal plan for the week, breaking down a complex subject or preparing for a trip to a new city, these tools can help us get our professional and personal goals faster and easier.
What they don't mention is that you have to get your prompt just right in order to get to what you're truly looking for. In this blog, we've curated a list of five prompts to help you plan your trip to Detroit with the help of AI. You'll also find examples of how to use them and additional ways to finetune the curation even more.
So, kick your feet up, copy and paste the prompt and let AI do the heavy lifting.
I want to take my family of 4 to Detroit for the first time for Labor Day weekend. Create me an itinerary with suggested must-see’s per day, along with the best family-friendly things to do in Detroit that locals recommend and suggest spots where can I take Gen Z and Alpha kids that’s fun but not too commercialized.
Personalize it more with these suggestions:
‘Update to reflect a focus on (INSERT SUGGESTION)'
- Traveling with teens
- For passionate sports fans
- For spring break
- With a generational mix of (BLANK i.e. Gen X, Boomer, Alpha)
Create me a 72hr itinerary for my first time in Detroit as a solo traveler looking for creative inspiration and to get a good feel on the Detroit arts scene. Safety is always a priority when I solo travel anywhere and I feel most safe in areas that are walkable, rideshare accessible and allow me to organically find my way around easily. I love connecting with locals when I travel so be sure to include places that Detroiters hang out and any Detroit influencers that I should follow for more insight and inspiration.
Personalize it more with these suggestions: ‘Update to reflect a focus on (INSERT SUGGESTION)'
- learning something new, Detroit history
- sporting experiences, sports history and legacy
- shopping experiences, fashion
I’m headed to Detroit for the first time for a 3 day business trip. With only these Monday 3pm-9pm and Tuesday 8am - 11am and 3:30pm -7pm timeframes available. Create me the ideal strategy to hitting the best food spots in Detroit. Make it a mix of local faves, unique and distinctly Detroit spots, and new exciting locations. When you make this strategy keep in mind that I’m a huge foodie that loves to eat everything but especially things I can’t get at home. Include some influencers to follow for a deeper dive into the Detroit food scene.
Personalize it more with these suggestions: ‘Update to reflect a focus on (INSERT SUGGESTION)'
- Underrated Detroit food spots locals love
the best
- Detroit-style pizza off the beaten path
- Recommend 3 Black-owned restaurants with great atmosphere
Plan a three day weekend of exploring Detroit’s music history from Motown to techno. Include walking and bus tour suggestions, any musical milestone celebrations, major concerts, events or festivals happening during the summer to check out while I’m there. Include local music experts to follow to get a deeper understanding of Detroit's music culture.
Personalize it more with these suggestions: ‘Update to reflect a focus on (INSERT SUGGESTION)'
- Gospel, soul
- Rock and roll, pop
- Hip hop, R&B
I’m visiting Detroit from May 30th - June 2nd for the Grand Prix. Create a four day weekend itinerary around the Grand Prix events for someone that is a hardcore car lover and in the Motor City for the first time. Include suggested events, local meet ups, car history experiences, one of a kind car experiences and any local influencers that I should follow to learn more about the scene.
Personalize it more with these suggestions: ‘Update to reflect a focus on (INSERT SUGGESTION)'
- North American International Auto Show
- Woodward Dream Cruise
- Autopalooza
