the area around DTW airport does not represent southeast michigan well at all. If you have some time, venture out and go to some of the metro parks. Go downtown to the casino's or to a summer afternoon tiger game (its safe) the redbull air race is on the riverfront i believe june 6th and 7th. Also, if you are a golfer, there are tons of courses around. Royal Oak, Ann Arbor, and Novi have pretty good nightlife as well.