Greektown Casino Expected to Announce Name Change
The Greektown Casino-Hotel in Detroit is reportedly getting a new name. The spot expected to be renamed Hollywood Casino at Greektown on Sunday (May 1). According to Penn National, there…

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The Greektown Casino-Hotel in Detroit is reportedly getting a new name. The spot expected to be renamed Hollywood Casino at Greektown on Sunday (May 1).
According to Penn National, there have also been other changes and additions to the area.
“Becoming Hollywood Casino at Greektown will offer our guests the best of both worlds: we’re keeping all of the unique, neighborhood charm that has defined Greektown since we opened our doors, while adding several new amenities that come with being a part of Penn National’s flagship brand family,” John Drake, general manager of Hollywood Casino at Greektown, said in a statement. “Whether you’re a regular, loyal guest or a first-time visitor, we’ll have something new and improved for you to experience and enjoy.”
Hollywood Casino at Greektown will also host a red-carpet themed private VIP and community events in honor of the new name. The events will take place Thursday, May 19, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday, May 21, from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m.
Summer is on the way, and that means it's about to be road trip season. I always enjoy driving around during the spring and summer months, discovering new towns around Michigan. Fall is a great time to road trip, too, because of the gorgeous colors. This state has so many beautiful small towns, which make for perfect stops during a long road trip.
So, how small are Michigan's tiniest dwellings? I actually looked up some data from the state of Michigan and discovered that many towns in Michigan have just a few hundred people. That's almost hard to imagine. Some examples are Addison at 597, Akron at 394 and Alba at 295. Now, that's really, really small.
When it comes to Michigan's quaint cities, I always enjoy South Haven. My uncle lives around that area, and I used to go there at lot as a kid. The beach town is right on the eastern shores of Lake Michigan, in the southwest part of the state. Its population is just over 4,000 residents, but it seems way bigger during the summer months, as it's a very popular tourist destination. Just thinking about South Haven's warm, sandy beaches is making me smile. If you head there, don't forget to check out South Haven's trademark red lighthouse.
Of course, South Haven is just the beginning when it comes to great places to visit. Read on for 40 small towns in Michigan that you need to visit this summer for a weekend getaway. You'll also find information on each town below with a link to that town's official website, so you can find more details about the best time to visit and how to get there.
Munising
Marquette
Traverse City - Not super small, but a great spot to visit!
Holland
Sault Ste. Marie
Alpena
Tawas City
St. Joseph
Harbor Springs
Escanaba
Frankenmuth
Mackinac Island
Northville
Ontonagon
Charlevoix
Paradise
Copper Harbor
Saugatuck
South Haven
Petoskey
Ludington
Pentwater
http://www.pentwater.org/
Techumseh
Colon
http://www.colonmichigan.org/
Boyne City
http://www.cityofboynecity.com/
Caseville
Port Austin
East Tawas
St. Ignace
Suttons Bay
Newberry
Marshall
http://www.cityofmarshall.com/