Gthomas Member Username: Gthomas
Post Number: 51 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 192.135.141.99
| Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 5:49 pm: | |
Whats going on! If you dont know me by now, my names Gerald and I will be coming home for my Birthday on the 29th of this month and Im bringing friends! We are all Langston University students in Oklahoma... (Im the only one from Detroit). My friends are from Oklahoma, California and Atlanta! They've never been here and I want to show them a very good time depite of what they heard! Any suggestion.....? O'!...I will be 23 y/o. |
Udmphikapbob Member Username: Udmphikapbob
Post Number: 122 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 206.81.45.34
| Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 5:52 pm: | |
the Tigers are in town against the Twins that weekend, so you could go to a game - or just check out the bar scene around the park area. happy birthday. |
Gthomas Member Username: Gthomas
Post Number: 52 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 192.135.141.99
| Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 5:57 pm: | |
thanks .....has there been any cool new bars in that area? Last time ive been there was christmas and im pretty sure something open up since then. |
Chris_rohn Member Username: Chris_rohn
Post Number: 221 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 68.248.43.204
| Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 6:04 pm: | |
Cliff Bells, Cheli's Chili, (PROOF)... I'm sure there's more. |
Upinottawa Member Username: Upinottawa
Post Number: 294 Registered: 09-2005 Posted From: 198.103.184.76
| Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 6:04 pm: | |
In between touring around Detroit, you may wish to show them one of the unique aspects of the area: it's proximity to Canada. Your friends will appreciate the bilingual signs and the opportunity to smoke legal Cuban cigars. Also, (if you didn't know) the view of Detroit from Windsor is amazing -- have someone bring a camera. Be sure to have your friends bring their birth certificates. |
Ilovedetroit Member Username: Ilovedetroit
Post Number: 2235 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 63.149.5.130
| Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 6:06 pm: | |
Buzz Lounge is fun downtown - it is across from Opus - Very cool! Great music, pizza and booze! Take them to Eastern Market for breakfast on Saturday AM. Take them to Avalon Bakery for the best lattes in town. Take them to the DIA - it looks great with all the art crammed into rooms for the renovation. Take them for cocktails (get dressed up) to the Coach Insignia on top of the Ren Cen. Take them to the Works on Michigan Ave (mostly gay but very diverse) on Saturday night for dancing and fun! |
Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed
Post Number: 7 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 141.213.66.145
| Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 6:15 pm: | |
Check out the Elysium Lounge on Shelby and Congress downtown. |
Gthomas Member Username: Gthomas
Post Number: 53 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 192.135.141.99
| Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 6:27 pm: | |
thanks u guys ! Man that was a big help. I will do my best to have them come back and visit due to enjoying theirselves and having great time in a city they've never been to! |
Restoretheroar Member Username: Restoretheroar
Post Number: 681 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 192.193.220.141
| Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 6:37 pm: | |
the new Club 150 is nice - on the bottom floor of the Madden Building (150 W. Jefferson) |
Restoretheroar Member Username: Restoretheroar
Post Number: 682 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 192.193.220.141
| Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 6:42 pm: | |
you also have to hit The Baltimore late night - it's a must. |
Publicmsu Member Username: Publicmsu
Post Number: 626 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 71.65.11.17
| Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 6:50 pm: | |
DIA is kinda willy nilly.. With all sorts of art jammed into one place; and the majority of it has nothing to do with one another. :| I'd recommend the Tiger's game. 3 young guys hitting a couple of bars before the game; grabbing some cheap seats; and then head out to your favorite bars afterwards. Especially if the weather holds up! |
Gthomas Member Username: Gthomas
Post Number: 54 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 192.135.141.99
| Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 6:56 pm: | |
That sounds like A good plan! My friends wont be disappointed, also i will take them to the riverfront and to Campus Martius Park! Show them what Detroit is really about. |
Gambling_man Member Username: Gambling_man
Post Number: 698 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 199.178.193.5
| Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 7:08 pm: | |
Take a walk down Broadway (past the new YMCA), Friday night, hit dinner at Vicente's on Library (9:00 for salsa dancing lessons) There may be some young ladies ready to dance with the out-of-towners. Don't forget Greektown on a Friday-Sat night, very busy and eclectic. |
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen
Post Number: 1272 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.14.122.57
| Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 7:57 pm: | |
The big draw at the DIA is the Diego Rivera Murals!! They were controversial when he painted them, and they can be the catalyst for quite a discussion. You can also check out the Detroit Film Theatre onsite to see what's playing that weekend. Also, a stroll through Elmwood Cemetery is always interesting because the monuments and mausoleums and markers are so diverse. Stop in their office for the lists of notables (politicians, war heroes, industrialists, etc.). It's history, art, and natural beauty all in one location. The terrain is much like most of the area was almost 200 years ago. Happy Birthday! Have fun!! |
Bobj Member Username: Bobj
Post Number: 666 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 65.221.183.220
| Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 8:05 pm: | |
Let us know what they think! |
Reetz12 Member Username: Reetz12
Post Number: 42 Registered: 09-2005 Posted From: 69.246.61.199
| Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 8:29 pm: | |
Bouzouki!! Very Electic |
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku
Post Number: 118 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72
| Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 9:10 pm: | |
yeah one of our many nudie bars! |
Llyn
Member Username: Llyn
Post Number: 1499 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 68.61.197.206
| Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 9:16 pm: | |
BREAKFAST AT DETROIT BREAKFAST HOUSE! YUM! Be prepared to wait for a table at their busiest times... |
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku
Post Number: 119 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72
| Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 9:18 pm: | |
Forget Detroit Breakfast house! Oeiginal Pancake House is best breakfast in town, on Mack. |
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku
Post Number: 120 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72
| Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 9:19 pm: | |
Forget Detroit Breakfast house! Original Pancake House is best breakfast in town, on Mack. |
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main
Post Number: 1053 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.222.11.226
| Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 9:45 pm: | |
Even though I ate at the Original this week...i would not recommend it if he is trying to show his friends the city of Detroit. It is NOT in Detroit Slows BBQ...great ribs and drinks. Mexicantown with a great assortment of Mexican restaurants and a couple of good Mexican novelty stores. Ride the Detroit People Mover and use it to get to several different locations. Make it your ride for the night. Greektown(and the Casino), The RenCen..Seldom Blues etc |
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku
Post Number: 124 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72
| Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 1:16 am: | |
True it is not in Detroit however it is in the area which is almost the same. One problem on this board is that people commonly use the burbs vs. Detroit stuff. If you ever go to L.A. the whole area is a bunch of suburbs, yet it is all considered L.A. Grosse Pointe to me is the rich part of Detroit or the Detroit area, considering it is practically surrounded by the city. |
Gthomas Member Username: Gthomas
Post Number: 55 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 192.135.141.2
| Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 7:47 pm: | |
thanks guys!....i will for sure tell you about the whole experience and and confidence that they will have a good time! I really thank yall!.... |