Anything worth seeing in Detroit?

OpenToSuggestions · 15 Jun 2012 at 23:42

Tefal said:
A somewhat ironic combination.

Not really. People moved away due to the industry taking a nose dive.

cm1179 said:
buy tobacco products and cereal?

No. I am actually giving what I believe to be good pointers in what to do in Detroit. That is just what I did. The city has plenty to offer for 3 free nights, but not much beyond that really.

Unlike most/all posters in this thread I have actually been to Detroit!

dowie · 15 Jun 2012 at 23:43

Its only living in fear if you're overly worried... while I wouldn't choose to live there myself it wouldn't be too bad for someone who's really screwed up their life... chances of getting shot are still low... despite being higher than most cities.

Tefal · 15 Jun 2012 at 23:44

OpenToSuggestions said:
Not really. People moved away due to the industry taking a nose dive.

YEs so you'd have thought the homeless would have started squatting

OpenToSuggestions · 15 Jun 2012 at 23:47

Tefal said:
YEs so you'd have thought the homeless would have started squatting

Haha yeah. Whilst I feel many have it too easy in the UK, seeing so many homeless without any medical care makes me think the UK is better than the US for the poorer.

Don't bother visiting 8 Mile road. It is just a road and is nothing fancy.

Rroff · 16 Jun 2012 at 00:54

Pretty much a dump for the most part as mentioned, I visited ann arbor (college town to the west) one time and that seemed fairly nice. Theres some stuff to see linked to the motor and music heritages but it was a long long time ago I did that so don't really remember much (how much a sprawling dump it was left more of an impression).

Ham · 16 Jun 2012 at 01:16

Buy something like this while you're out there http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3085795610--Atkinson-St-Detroit-MI-48206

I'm sure the neighbours are lovely

dowie · 16 Jun 2012 at 03:34

Ham said:
Buy something like this while you're out there http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3085795610--Atkinson-St-Detroit-MI-48206

I'm sure the neighbours are lovely

clicking on crimes on the map it isn't too bad compared to other blocks...

tis crazy... I've spent more than the cost of that house at a strip club before - would be half tempted to take a long term punt on something like that if I lived in the US....

dowie · 16 Jun 2012 at 03:38

hmmm if you go a bit more upmarket then you can get a 3000 sq ft 6 bedroom house for $60k... next to a golf course too

http://www.trulia.com/property/3086275575-17524-Parkside-St-Detroit-MI-48221

CocoPops · 16 Jun 2012 at 09:27

So, not a lot then

Malls? Any recommendations?

I'm actually staying in Auburn Hills, just outside Detroit.

Will try and find the GM buildings then.

CocoPops · 16 Jun 2012 at 09:31

THis is the GM stuff I assume?
http://gmrencen.com/Home.axis

OpenToSuggestions · 17 Jun 2012 at 22:14

CocoPops said:
THis is the GM stuff I assume?
http://gmrencen.com/Home.axis

Yep.

Right near there is the pulled pork place too

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Morgoth · 18 Jun 2012 at 09:30

hux said:
Robocop?

Whenever I see/hear mention of Detroit I get an urge to watch this.

Ceryndrion · 18 Jun 2012 at 10:27

The best part about detroit, is watching it disappear as you cross the ambassador bridge into windsor, and even that's not a huge step up..

Andy · 18 Jun 2012 at 12:12

Something involving Techno music? or Baseball?

Twirlywoos · 18 Jun 2012 at 12:12

CocoPops said:
Flying out there Monday until Friday morning with work, so have 3 free evenings.

Anything worth seeing?

robocop? and sorry if it has been mentioined before. Detroit always signifies Robocop to me.

CocoPops · 20 Jun 2012 at 00:48

So... Dinner?

Made it to the restaurant at the top of the GM tower

Nice view of downtown and Canada on the other side of the river.

OpenToSuggestions · 21 Jun 2012 at 20:49

CocoPops said:
So... Dinner?

Made it to the restaurant at the top of the GM tower
Nice view of downtown and Canada on the other side of the river.

I liked the waterfront behind the tower.

I found Detroit very erie in the sense that you are in a city but there is not a sole in sight!

Azza · 21 Jun 2012 at 21:06

Ham said:
Buy something like this while you're out there http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3085795610--Atkinson-St-Detroit-MI-48206

I'm sure the neighbours are lovely

Actually looks like an alright street...

http://goo.gl/maps/uBMY

jbloggs · 21 Jun 2012 at 21:14

Bob Seger...if he happens to be at home...

T345 · 21 Jun 2012 at 21:17

I hear the graveyards are great?