If you’re a Detroit local, you’ve probably made your way through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel at least once while heading across the river to Ontario. While this might be among the most popular and well-known tunnels in the Motor City (if not the entire state of Michigan), it’s not the only one that impresses travelers. One lesser-known tunnel in Detroit is a wonderland for the senses – and you’ll surely want to check it out the next time you find yourself on an air adventure.
Detroit Metro Airport, known formally as the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, is located approximately 18 miles southwest of the city’s downtown area. It serves as a major international hub.
While many of us have passed through the airport during previous travels, we might have overlooked some of the complex’s many unique features while rushing to make a flight or pick up an arriving loved one.
Within the McNamara Terminal, there’s an utterly enchanting space known as the Light Tunnel. Travelers can expect to pass through the tunnel while moving between Concourses B/C and Concourse A in the terminal.
Yes, you’ll only be able to explore the Light Tunnel if you’re already in the airport, past security, and in the midst of travel, but we think this adds to its intrigue. Leave extra time in your schedule to admire its beauty.
The tunnel itself extends for 700 feet and includes a whopping 9,000 feet of panels that are accompanied by music and colorful LED lights. As you make your way through, you might just feel like you’re in another world.
Stroll atop the gleaming floors or hop onto a moving walkway to add another layer to your sensory experience in the Light Tunnel. After (or before) a long day of travel, there’s nothing quite so enchanting.
You’ll want to snap a few photos as you venture through this impressive airport attraction. After all, its location makes it a decidedly underrated spot – but you’ll be glad you basked in its vibrant beauty.
Whether you’re taking a few minutes to explore before boarding or stopping for a brief moment of appreciation between flights, the Light Tunnel in DTW’s McNamara Terminal won’t disappoint.
Have you been lucky enough to appreciate this underrated tunnel in Detroit during previous travel outings? Did you snap any photos or videos while making your way through? We love to hear from you, so share your experiences with us in the Facebook comments or recommend another lesser-known attraction in Detroit by completing our official nomination form.
