District 6400 is an international district with clubs in the United States and in Canada.

Situated on the Great Lakes waterways District 6400 has miles of shoreline. The Detroit River connects Lake St. Clair in the north to Lake Erie on the south. At Windsor and Detroit the border is less than one kilometer or 5/8 of a mile wide. International visitors are urged to get multi-trip visas because District activities are frequently held on both sides of the border.

The United States Area

District 6400 includes Wayne, Monroe and Lenawee Counties. The northern part of Detroit area(Oakland and Macomb Counties) are part of District 6380. Our district is a part of Zones 22 and 28.

Wayne County

Wayne County is the tale of two areas - the big city life of downtown Detroit and the charming, quaint suburban areas of Plymouth, Northville and Wyandotte.

Downtown Detroit bustles with activity and nightlife. Three casinos have recently opened - the MGM Grand the MotorCity and the Greektown casinos. Downtown Detroit offers numerous riverfront festivals during the summer as well as exciting sports action at Comerica Park, the home of the Detroit Tigers Baseball TGeam, at Joe Louis Arena, home of the 1997, 1998 and 2002 Stanley Cup Hockey Champion Detroit Red Wings, and Ford Field, the new home of the Detroit Lions Football Team.

Great restaurant districts can be found in Greektown and Mexicantown. Detroit is home to many of the area's cultural jewels such as the Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Historical Museum, Charles H. Wright African American Museum and Motown Museum.

Just to the west of Detroit in Dearborn visitors can enjoy the largest indoor/outdoor museum at Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village. The museum pays tribute to innovation and automotive history. The renovated Village brings visitors back to life in the 1800s. A six story IMAX Theater was added to the museum in late 1999.

Located across the street from Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village is Spirit of Ford, a new interactive, technological museum devoted to the heritage and future of Ford Motor Company and the Automotive Hall of Fame, which is dedicated to the people of the automotive industry.

To the southwest of the Dearborn area is Wayne County's Detroit Metropolitan Airport - metro Detroit's gateway to the world. Airport officials have constructed a new midfield terminal tailored to customers' air traffic needs.

The towns of Plymouth, Northville and Wyandotte located on the county's western and southern edges offer quaint downtown shopping districts and old-fashioned hospitality.

Monroe County
Monroe County is Michigan's only county situated on Lake Erie. Boating and fishing are popular along coastal ports such as South Rockwood, Estral Beach, Monroe, and Luna Pier. The lakeshore region features a unique ecology found nowhere else in Michigan, with shallow marshes and inlets, rich in waterfowl wildlife- a favorite for birdwatchers and duckhunters. Today the county is a rich agricultural area noted for soybeans, grains, corn, sugar beets, potatoes and alfalfa.

There are also many industries here, especially around Monroe, including auto-parts manufacturing, metal fabrication, cement, packaging and glass production. The Fermi Nuclear Power Plant plays a major role in supplying power to the area.

Monroe County Historical Museum features the career of General George Custer. Old Mill Museum depicts the early years of the old mill including its restoration. The River Raisin Battlefield Visitor Center has an audiovisual presentation on the 1813 Battle of River Raisin which was one of the largest of the War of 1812.

Lenawee County
Lenawee County was first settled by a group of 30 New Yorkers who founded the city of Tecumseh on the River Raisin in May 1824. The name 'Lenawee' comes from a Shawnee word for 'Indian'. In the mid 1800's, Lenawee County was a leader both in population and agriculture in Michigan. Lenawee's population growth slowed in the late 1800's but its agriculture and diverse economy kept it strong. There was production of railroad cars, wire fencing, and a small number of automobiles.

Today, both agriculture and industry remain strong in Lenawee County. This area includes the scenic Irish Hills area, Michigan International Speedway, Hidden Lakes Gardens, Hayes State Park and the Cambridge Junction historical area.

Canada - Essex County

Essex County a rich peninsula, which is located just one kilometer from Michigan, is bounded on all sides by Lakes Erie and St. Clair and the Detroit River. We are in the heart of North America's business and industrial markets. Our unique location, with extensive road, air and water networks, provides excellent accessibility to 60% of the entire population of the United States and Canada.

Visitors may travel via the Ambassador Bridge (the longest international suspension bridge in the world) or the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel which leads into the heart of downtown Windsor and its excellent selection of accommodations, dining establishments and boutiques. To enter Canada, U.S. citizens need proof of citizenship - a birth certificate or a current valid passport. Vistiors for some countries need multi-visit visa. International travelers should check on your particular requirements before leaving home. Be sure to get a multi-visit visa.

Known as the "City of Roses", Windsor is the only Canadian City looking north to the U.S. and our Motown neighbor, Detroit, Michigan. Located on the south shore of the Detroit River, Windsor offers a truly international setting with a European flair yet with all the advantages of big city life within minutes!

Feel the adrenaline as you hear the clanging bells at Casino Windsor or as your horse comes in at Windsor Raceway. Try your luck at one of our many Bingo Emporiums. Live entertainment abounds! Unwind as you enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Detroit River. Explore it's breathtaking riverfront parks and gardens, unique historical attractions then venture out in Essex County to discover it's natural wonders. You could try an ice curling game.

Stop at some of our award-winning wineries and sample their products. (Youth Exchange Students should note that the tours are not for their sampling.) Follow the migratory route of the Monarch Butterfly or our feathered friends. Experience the journey of fugitive slaves as they followed the "North Star" to Canada - and freedom.

With the advantageous exchange rates, shopping is a treat! Don't forget to check out those quaint little boutiques tucked off the main downtown thoroughfare. Partake of our many festivals and enjoy some warm Canadian hospitality. We're waiting for you!

*Photos and maps are courtesy of and used with permission of the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Windsor, Essex County and Pelee Island.