Anyone been to Ford Field?

[wheeler08]

Living in NW Indiana, Detroit is only 4 hours away. Thinking of getting a hotel close to stadium and parking at hotel and walking there. I’ve never been to Detroit. Is that area as ghetto as what I imagine Detroit being? Any tips on where to stay and what to do on a Saturday night there for a trip away with the wife?

[wheeler08]

Originally Posted by lewdog

What's worse....

Wanting to stay in downtown Detroit?

Or living permanently in Indiana by choice?

Hey! We have a lot going well here!

[mdstu]

Originally Posted by wheeler08

I’ve never actually been to Gary. From what I’ve read online so far, the Greektown area by the stadium is actually a happening place and seems to be a lot of nice hotels and places to eat there. Talked to a friend that travels for business and she said Greektown was a great place.

Agreed, the area around the stadiums is a nice normal area. I've been down there for plenty of ballgames and concerts. Both stadiums, the hockey arena, the FOX theatre, the Filmore, all right there. There is alot of foot traffic during events, I wouldn't hesitate to stay in this immediate area.

[TribalElder]

You could probably just buy a house close to downtown for cheaper than a hotel room

[wheeler08]

Originally Posted by mdstu

Agreed, the area around the stadiums is a nice normal area. I've been down there for plenty of ballgames and concerts. Both stadiums, the hockey arena, the FOX theatre, the Filmore, all right there. There is alot of foot traffic during events, I wouldn't hesitate to stay in this immediate area.

Can’t be any worse than Cincy amiright?? Jk. I’ve had one good experience there and one worst experience at a game there.

[mdstu]

Also, I will be buying tickets to this game. It's a 1pm Sunday game.

If im in town for business, I'll probably park at the MGM Grand and walk to the Stadium, play some craps after the game then head back to the hotel.

If im coming in from out of town, I'll probably at the Holiday Inn downtown.

[kcpasco]

Don’t forget to buy your I survived downtown Detroit t-shirt.

All kidding aside just don’t be an idiot and you will be fine.

[mdstu]

Originally Posted by wheeler08

Can’t be any worse than Cincy amiright?? Jk. I’ve had one good experience there and one worst experience at a game there.

Yeah, they are comparable. I've taken my mom to Royals games in Cincy and Detroit, in the evening. We had a good time.

NFL games are a little different, a lot of drunk agitated people. I dress neutral when I'm by myself, which I normally am.

[Strongside]

I’ve been. It was fine. Zero issues.

[comochiefsfan]

I've never been, but from what I understand the city is really making an effort to revitalize their downtown.

The new arena is near the baseball and football stadiums, and they are building a lot of commercial space around it that I think is supposed to be similar to Power & Light.

I really don't think it'll be bad as long you aren't an idiot and avoid the obvious rougher parts of town.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by wheeler08

I’ve never actually been to Gary. From what I’ve read online so far, the Greektown area by the stadium is actually a happening place and seems to be a lot of nice hotels and places to eat there. Talked to a friend that travels for business and she said Greektown was a great place.

The spruced it up alot when they did the stadium project. It looks a lot nicer now. Nice doesn't mean safe and downtown is never safe but the extra police and security attention during game days helps. If you're right there, stay right there, and don't intend to venture into doing stupid things you should be fine. I don't live down there anymore and don't really intend to go back there. Like all cities, you have your good hoods and your bad ones. But I'm telling, stay the **** South of the 375/75 corridor and don't go North towards Wayne State University. Forest Park, Midtown, Poletown, Milwaukee Junction, etc are just bad news. Just keep to downtown, Brush Park at the furthest.

[wheeler08]

I have no plans to venture anywhere past the hotel and stadium area!

[BryanBusby]

Downtown Detroit seems pretty gentrified. Don't be stupid or leave valuables in your vehicle and you'll survive.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Lulz

[Boiled Chicken]

This is our away trip this year also. Going to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn that is close to the stadium. We usually do a fancy dinner and try the local BBQ to compare it to our beloved KC promised land. Any suggestions?

[wheeler08]

Originally Posted by Boiled Chicken

This is our away trip this year also. Going to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn that is close to the stadium. We usually do a fancy dinner and try the local BBQ to compare it to our beloved KC promised land. Any suggestions?

I hope you already have reservations because when I checked it out, it says it’s booked up for that Saturday night