Visiting Detroit? Read This Thread!

[Colin226]

Hey guys! Wife and I are coming to Detroit for the Thanksgiving Lions game this year. I’m looking at hotels downtown and they’re too expensive, so then I noticed Dearborn has some good hotel prices (specifically the Hampton Inn on Michigan Ave) and is a short Uber from airport and downtown. Wife, however, searched crime in Dearborn and raised concerns.

Michigan Ave seems to be lively with shops and restaurants. Is she paranoid or am I wrong here?

 

[Bondurant]

Hey guys! Wife and I are coming to Detroit for the Thanksgiving Lions game this year. I’m looking at hotels downtown and they’re too expensive, so then I noticed Dearborn has some good hotel prices (specifically the Hampton Inn on Michigan Ave) and is a short Uber from airport and downtown. Wife, however, searched crime in Dearborn and raised concerns.

Michigan Ave seems to be lively with shops and restaurants. Is she paranoid or am I wrong here?

Doubt there would be issues. If the wife is worried look into the Hampton Inn in Livonia or stay by the airport. You won't have problem getting Uber anywhere.

 

[19 for president]

Hey guys! Wife and I are coming to Detroit for the Thanksgiving Lions game this year. I’m looking at hotels downtown and they’re too expensive, so then I noticed Dearborn has some good hotel prices (specifically the Hampton Inn on Michigan Ave) and is a short Uber from airport and downtown. Wife, however, searched crime in Dearborn and raised concerns.

Michigan Ave seems to be lively with shops and restaurants. Is she paranoid or am I wrong here?

I was just in that area about a month ago for brunch with a bunch of ladies and I didn't get any unsafe vibes. We ate at the Commoner which looks to be 2 blocks away. I've personally never had any issues visiting the Michigan Ave corridor there, but I can't say I've stayed at the hotel.

Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford are right up the street as well.

If you are traveling between there and Detroit I would just caution to grab gas nearer your hotel or downtown the in between is not the nicest.

As mentioned above Livonia is another option semi near both. I personally like the Dearborn area more but you guys should 100% go where you will feel most comfortable.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Hey fellas! I’m flying back to Detroit for Indy car this weekend. I’ve got a list of some old favorites I intend on checking out when in town;

Gold cash gold
Johnny noodle king
Green dot stables
Valentine’s vodka
Flytrap
Cliff bells

What are some new places I should try?

 

[FMichael]

Loui’s Pizza > Buddy’s Pizza

 

[heyfolks]

A buddy from Nashville wanted to stop in Detroit on his way to Petosky and then Mackinac Island.

Along with recommendations for Petosky and Mackinac, I suggested a tour of the churches and architecture of the City, DIA, Greenfield Village, Henry Ford Museum, the Ford Mansion, Greektown and a Tigers game (Wings were not yet playing).

He made it to G Village, HF Museum and Greektown, before heading north. Loved it so much, he topped on his way back south and visited DIA . He is now planning a return visit.


In short, while the topic is Detroit, MI has a ton to offer folks. I have lived in Michigan, 3 parts of CA (North, South and SoCal coast), Tennessee, Hill Country Texas and Mesa AZ.

As my wife and I look at our anchor home in the USA, Birmingham MI is atop the list. Proximity to the D, airport, walkability, safety, culture, beer (Griffin Claw!), train to ChiTown, on and on and on, we just love it. Detroit in the winter is better than Detroit in the summer!

 

[ShakenNotStirred]

We are staying in the West village for a weekend game coming up.

Should I drive to the casino, park, then shuttle? Or Uber straight from our B&B?

Any good eats around West village/gold coast? Walkable or drive and keep our heads on a swivel?

 

[Greek_physique]

I'll be in town for tomorrow game with my family - 3 kids under 10.

We're thinking christmas market...anything else to do this weekend?? Thanks

 

[FMichael]

I'll be in town for tomorrow game with my family - 3 kids under 10.

We're thinking christmas market...anything else to do this weekend?? Thanks

If you are 1 of the first 7,500 fans to enter the LCA you’ll get one of these…

Kinda neat and something to remember your trip with the family.

If you’re into the theater there’s the Detroit famous Fox Theater and this Sunday is the Charlie Brown Christmas…

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage | 313 Presents

Produced by Gershwin Entertainment, A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage is a fresh take on the timeless classic that gives the audience a completely new way of experiencing the storyline as portrayed by real actors who maintain the integrity and spirit of each Peanuts character.

www.313presents.com

There’s also The Grinch at the Fox Theater starting on the 27th…

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical | 313 Presents

313 Presents is proud to present Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical for nine performances at the Fox Theatre from Wednesday, November 27 through Sunday, December 1 as part of the 2024-25 Fox Theatre Series presented by Comerica Bank. Hailed by The New York Times as “100 times...

www.313presents.com

The Henry Ford Museum is great - however I don’t think many kids under 10 will appreciate it, or have the patience…

Museum in Detroit | Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

If you're looking for things to do in Detroit, the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is a vibrant exploration of genius in all its forms. Visit us!

www.thehenryford.org

If you guys like pizza you can’t go wrong with Loui’s Pizza…

Loui's Pizza - Google Suche

Loui's Pizza - Google Suche

And for those with a sweet tooth the Astoria Pastry Shop located in Greektown (right by the Greektown Casino) is a place to visit…

Home | Astoria Pastry Shop

Astoria Pastry Shop was established in 1971 in the Greektown District of downtown Detroit, Michigan. Astoria Pastry Shop has received many awards over the years and is widely considered the preeminent bakery in the metropolitan Detroit area.

astoriapastryshop.com

 

[Greek_physique]

Thank you! Checking out pizza place

 

[FMichael]

Thank you! Checking out pizza place

Anytime!

Buddy’s Pizza is also a very good substitute for that Detroit Style Za!

Locations — Buddy's Pizza

www.buddyspizza.com

 

[Stony Curtis]

If you are 1 of the first 7,500 fans to enter the LCA you’ll get one of these…
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Kinda neat and something to remember your trip with the family.

If you’re into the theater there’s the Detroit famous Fox Theater and this Sunday is the Charlie Brown Christmas…

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage | 313 Presents

Produced by Gershwin Entertainment, A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage is a fresh take on the timeless classic that gives the audience a completely new way of experiencing the storyline as portrayed by real actors who maintain the integrity and spirit of each Peanuts character.

www.313presents.com

There’s also The Grinch at the Fox Theater starting on the 27th…

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical | 313 Presents

313 Presents is proud to present Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical for nine performances at the Fox Theatre from Wednesday, November 27 through Sunday, December 1 as part of the 2024-25 Fox Theatre Series presented by Comerica Bank. Hailed by The New York Times as “100 times...

www.313presents.com

The Henry Ford Museum is great - however I don’t think many kids under 10 will appreciate it, or have the patience…

Museum in Detroit | Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

If you're looking for things to do in Detroit, the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is a vibrant exploration of genius in all its forms. Visit us!

www.thehenryford.org

If you guys like pizza you can’t go wrong with Loui’s Pizza…

Loui's Pizza - Google Suche

Loui's Pizza - Google Suche

And for those with a sweet tooth the Astoria Pastry Shop located in Greektown (right by the Greektown Casino) is a place to visit…

Home | Astoria Pastry Shop

Astoria Pastry Shop was established in 1971 in the Greektown District of downtown Detroit, Michigan. Astoria Pastry Shop has received many awards over the years and is widely considered the preeminent bakery in the metropolitan Detroit area.

astoriapastryshop.com

pistachio baklava is insanely addictive.

Astoria's pistachio baklava is insanely addictive.

 

[Budz]

Coming to the Joe for the first with my boy on Dec 27.

 

[FMichael]

Coming to the Joe for the first with my boy on Dec 27.

Hope you meant LCA

 

[heyfolks]

What is the best site to buy tickets for a Wings game? Looking at the Habs game this Wednesday.

Thanks