OH HSKR FAN
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Going to a concert next month at DTE. Need some infor on the area.
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muffler dragon
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OH HSKR FAN;1722503; said:
It's a dump. And I'm not kidding. I went to school 30-45 minutes west of Detroit, and I rarely went there. I suggest if you're looking for something to fill your time that you head on over to the casino in Windsor, Canada.
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BigWoof31
"Barkin' up the wrong tree"
In a former job, I used to travel there quite a bit for work. The "warnings" are serious but you aren't going to Mogadishu.
It's the same things you hear everywhere. Be smart, safety in numbers, when possible-take cabs as opposed to walking.
I've been to a Tigers game before and never once felt like I was in danger. We had beers at "Hockeytown" and walked over to the game. Afterwards, we threw the dice around at Greektown Casino and then cabbed it back to the Westin (where we were staying).
If you're like me, you'll probably notice (more than anything) how empty the town is. It's like a ghost town with all the deserted buildings.
It's the same things you hear everywhere. Be smart, safety in numbers, when possible-take cabs as opposed to walking.
I've been to a Tigers game before and never once felt like I was in danger. We had beers at "Hockeytown" and walked over to the game. Afterwards, we threw the dice around at Greektown Casino and then cabbed it back to the Westin (where we were staying).
If you're like me, you'll probably notice (more than anything) how empty the town is. It's like a ghost town with all the deserted buildings.
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Cornerback6
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BigWoof31;1722572; said:
That's funny because last time I strolled through Mogadishu with an M-4, the locals said things like, "hey man...what's with the rifle? It's not like this is Detroit." :)
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OH HSKR FAN
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korchiki;1722545; said:
I'm looking for some places to eat before the show. Really don't want to get gouged at the concession stands at the amphitheater.
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scott91575
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I lived there for 10 years (that exact area).
Where you are staying is Rochester Hills which is a fairly nice area. For eats you can go to Auburn Hills which is sort of on the way. If you want a good steak house Lelli's is pretty good. It is right by the Chrysler Tech center and the Pontiac Silverdome. The filet with their zip sauce is really good. It is semi formal (collared shirt, dress pants) and somewhat expensive.
Here is their website....
Lelli's of Auburn Hills
You can also go to downtown Rochester for some pretty good eats (just East of where you are staying). If you want something closer to DTE you can go to downtown Clarkston (just West of DTE...one exit difference off of 75). There is a nice little restaurant in the middle of the little town called the Union, but it's always packed. The Mesquite Creek is also pretty good.
Finally, you can go to the huge shopping mall in Auburn Hills (called Great Lakes Crossing) just South of DTE. They have a Gamesworks, Rainforest Cafe, a Japanese Steakhouse (I forget the name), a place like Mongolian BBQ, etc. That would probably be the most conveneint. There are also lots of chain restaurants all around the shopping mall, and of course a food court inside the mall for cheap, fast food if you want.
You can also head south to Troy where there is a Shula's, Ruth Chris, etc. Of course there is the city of Detroit, but it's really not that close. You will realize that on the way up. Plus I don't really recommend going to the city if you are not with someone that knows their way.
That is about a 30-45 minute drive from Rochester Hills, and then another 45 minutes plus back to DTE. Great place to go for pre/post Joe Louis, Comerica Park, or Ford Field events. Not so good for DTE. Plus that is in the city of Detroit (see my comment above).
If you want more specific info feel free to PM me.
Where you are staying is Rochester Hills which is a fairly nice area. For eats you can go to Auburn Hills which is sort of on the way. If you want a good steak house Lelli's is pretty good. It is right by the Chrysler Tech center and the Pontiac Silverdome. The filet with their zip sauce is really good. It is semi formal (collared shirt, dress pants) and somewhat expensive.
Here is their website....
Lelli's of Auburn Hills
You can also go to downtown Rochester for some pretty good eats (just East of where you are staying). If you want something closer to DTE you can go to downtown Clarkston (just West of DTE...one exit difference off of 75). There is a nice little restaurant in the middle of the little town called the Union, but it's always packed. The Mesquite Creek is also pretty good.
Finally, you can go to the huge shopping mall in Auburn Hills (called Great Lakes Crossing) just South of DTE. They have a Gamesworks, Rainforest Cafe, a Japanese Steakhouse (I forget the name), a place like Mongolian BBQ, etc. That would probably be the most conveneint. There are also lots of chain restaurants all around the shopping mall, and of course a food court inside the mall for cheap, fast food if you want.
You can also head south to Troy where there is a Shula's, Ruth Chris, etc. Of course there is the city of Detroit, but it's really not that close. You will realize that on the way up. Plus I don't really recommend going to the city if you are not with someone that knows their way.
buckeyebri;1722858; said:
That is about a 30-45 minute drive from Rochester Hills, and then another 45 minutes plus back to DTE. Great place to go for pre/post Joe Louis, Comerica Park, or Ford Field events. Not so good for DTE. Plus that is in the city of Detroit (see my comment above).
If you want more specific info feel free to PM me.
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