Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Tuesday Tally: Great Things About Detroit


Some of you are going to tell me I'm crazy, but I love Detroit!  Yeah, there are some areas I won't go and others where I'd drive on a flat tire to get out of rather than stop.

But I still love Detroit.  The city really does have much to offer.

So here's my Tuesday Tally about Detroit.

  1. Detroit Sports Fans.  Whether it's the Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons or Lions, Detroit sports fans are loyal and unlike any others.
  2. Lafayette Coney Island. If you've never had a coney dog at Lafayette Coney Island you've missed a true experience.  It's even more fun at 3 am.  ;-)
  3. Eastern Market. This long-standing farmer's market is a wonderful place to pick up fresh produce and other food items at great price.
  4. Greektown. I'm not talking the casino, its presence has actually taken away from the area.
  5. Astoria Bakery.  While you're in Greektown, pick up some baklava or other sweet treat that will blow your mind.
  6. Detroit Zoo.  Technically not in the City of Detroit, the Detroit Zoo is one of the best zoos in the country.  But then, any zoo is always a lot of fun.
  7. Detroit Symphony Orchestra. I'm not sure where to begin to speak about the DSO. Top quality musicians in a city many think lacks culture.  Check them out and judge for yourself.
  8. Detroit Institute of Arts. An amazing collection of art that rivals that of much larger cities, the DIA is a fun way to spend a day in Detroit.
  9. Fisher Theater, Fox Theater, Masonic Temple and Detroit Opera House. There's plenty of theater events all within a very small area of Detroit, sometimes referred to as the 'Theater District.' These old buildings are classics with their ornate features.
  10. Thanksgiving Day Parade. Produced by The Parade Co., this annual event, in my opinion, is much better and more thrilling than the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
I could add much more to this list if I started adding places and events in Metro Detroit -- that is outside the city boundaries.  But not now. Not with this list.

For now, this is my Tally of just a few of Detroit's Gems.

1 comment:

  1. Yep, yep. Another great post! I guess that I would add the Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise. Only been there once but had a great time. Detroit is going from survive to thrive, not fast, not pretty, but on its way.

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