  Nyct Member Username: Nyct Post Number: 106 Registered: 01-2007 |
I'm from NYC, been out here a little over 2 years, so I'm a little underinformed about the hidden gems scattered throughout the city. With that in mind, I would really appreciate some "local" advice on "must see" things to see and do in the city tomorrow. My wife and I will be staying at the Omni (where we got married), having dinner at Giovanni's and going to the DSO at 8:30. Other than that, we're basically open for anything ... any ideas that would add to the pleasure of our wonderful day would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! | ||
Raj313 Member Username: Raj313 Post Number: 30 Registered: 01-2009 |
Have lunch in Eastern Market and visit the Belle Ilse Conservatory. | ||
Hamtragedy Member Username: Hamtragedy Post Number: 377 Registered: 10-2007 |
Between Belle Isle and Eastern Market, stop by City Sports Center (Lafayette and Mt. Elliot) and check out the Hockey in the Hood tournament. Inner-city youth programs, of varying skill levels, from around the country (and Canada) will be here for the annual tourney, hosted by Detroit. Hey, if it's on your way...... | ||
Nyct Member Username: Nyct Post Number: 107 Registered: 01-2007 |
is that seriously the name of it? hockey in the hood?!? i HAVE to check that out. Thanks. | ||
Digitalvision Member Username: Digitalvision Post Number: 1361 Registered: 11-2003 |
I'd call Inside Detroit and see if they have a scheduled tour tomorrow of the city. It's saturday, so they probably do, or maybe could work something out for you. I saw one of their nifty bike-taxi-doohickeys outside of my window the other day. Call them at 313.268.6562. | ||
Gsgeorge Member Username: Gsgeorge Post Number: 715 Registered: 08-2006 |
Cafe D'Mongos on Griswold just north of Grand River always impresses the outtatowners. Good for late night drinks on Fri & Sat only. | ||
Retroit Member Username: Retroit Post Number: 955 Registered: 04-2008 |
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Mortgageking Member Username: Mortgageking Post Number: 263 Registered: 12-2006 |
Scrap the Metropolitan building. That thing is wide-open. | ||
Tkshreve Member Username: Tkshreve Post Number: 748 Registered: 07-2006 |
I heard the kiddie pool just thawed...er.... I mean opened at the MCS in the basement. | ||
Izzyindetroit Member Username: Izzyindetroit Post Number: 177 Registered: 07-2008 |
Run some red lights. | ||
French777 Member Username: French777 Post Number: 683 Registered: 10-2006 |
Belle Isle Conservatory!! It is soooo Nice!! Maybe coffee at Au Bon Pain in Campus Martius. | ||
Birdie Member Username: Birdie Post Number: 91 Registered: 04-2007 |
try avalon or le petit zinc for coffee and treats. pizza and beer at motor city brewery, the new show at mocad that is opening tonight, d'mongos definitely, the new italian place - angelinas, russell street deli for breakfast. there is a good movie at the dft at the dia this weekend... | ||
Bigjeff Member Username: Bigjeff Post Number: 193 Registered: 08-2006 |
We are going to the Cadieux Cafe tonight to enjoy some music and Feather Bowling. That is an east side option. | ||
Otter Member Username: Otter Post Number: 582 Registered: 12-2007 |
Second on the Cadieux Cafe suggestion. Oscar shorts are showing at the DFT. I would suggest roller derby or Torch With A Twist at Cliff Bell's, but they conflict with the DSO, and I dunno if it's your thing. You might like Brunch With Bach at the DIA on Sunday morning. O. | ||
Dcmorrison12 Member Username: Dcmorrison12 Post Number: 27 Registered: 02-2009 |
We have a welcome center in downtown detroit. I know one of the co-owners, she's immensely fond/knowledgable about the city. It's located downtown right off of Woodward Avenue (right next to the Detroit Breakfast House). If you go there, you can find out any tours, great restaurants and fun things to do. It's definately your best bet. You can also go to their website at InsideDetroit.org | ||
Lodgedodger Member Username: Lodgedodger Post Number: 1458 Registered: 05-2008 |
Belle Isle Conservatory, Eastern Market, lunch at Roma Cafe, and you MUST visit the Guardian Building! Tomorrow night, Thornetta Davis is playing at Fishbone's. | ||
Thefishwrap Member Username: Thefishwrap Post Number: 13 Registered: 11-2008 |
I'm heading to the Detroit Film Theatre tomorrow to watch the short films nominated for Academy Awards. We've done it for a couple of years now, and it's a lot of fun. http://www.dia.org/dft/item.as p?webitemid=1724 | ||
Fishtoes2000 Member Username: Fishtoes2000 Post Number: 709 Registered: 06-2005 |
There's a Detroit Derby Girls match at the Masonic Tomorrow, but from all accounts it's sold out already. Inside Detroit is doing a tour tomorrow that includes the derby bout, so they may have tickets. http://detroitderbygirls.com/ |
