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This weeks Things I Love Thursdays is all about “The D”. My city. It gets a bad rap in the national media, but I can promise you it’s not all bad. Sure there are neighborhoods you don’t want to drive through at night (some probably not even during the day), but most big cities have the same issues. So whatever. Get over it and enjoy my city! Here are some of my favorite things in Detroit:
American Coney Island: I honestly don’t know what people in other states have for lunch. There are tons of Coney Island‘s in the Metro Detroit area (American and Lafayette are the best) and they are always busy. What are they known for? Well, Coney Dogs of course. I personally love the Chicken Lemon Rice soup and with a side of pita bread. Pretty sure I know what I want for dinner!
MGM Grand Detroit: There are three casinos in Detroit, MGM Grand Detroit, Greektown and Motor City. All of which have hotels. But MGM is my favorite by far. I don’t think I win more there or anything, but it’s the fanciest and we get good comps. I may be the only one, but I totally wouldn’t mind if Detroit turned into a mini Las Vegas.
Comerica Park: Not too many things are better than spending a warm summer afternoon watching a Tigers game at Comerica Park. Even if you don’t even really like baseball, it’s a good time. Trust me. If you aren’t having fun on a sitting back with a drink in hand letting the sun hit your face, clearly you need help.
Greektown: “Greektown” is a business district in Detroit with shops and restaurants. Yep, Greentown Casino is in Greektown and so is some yummy Greek food (I like Pegasus). You can also get some amazing pizza at Pizza Papalis and no trip to Greentown would be complete without a beer (or ten) at Old Shillelagh.
The People Mover: The People Mover is not one of my favorites, but it is L’s all time favorite thing in “The D”. It basically goes no where. Want to take it to Comerica Park or Ford Field (home of the Detroit Lions)? Sorry, doesn’t go there. Want to take it to MGM Grand or Motor City Casino? Sorry, doesn’t go there! But you could take it from Greentown to Joe Louis (home of the Detroit Red Wings). Or you could just do what L likes to do and take it on a joy ride around the city. For $0.75 you can ride in a circle as many times as you want (as long as you don’t get off). I’ll admit, it is fun to look across the river to Canada.
Have you ever visited Detroit? What was your favorite part? Or if you are a local, what do you love?
