jasonaltenburg
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Reviews
West Vernor Hwy
"No shortage of Mexican Restaraunts"
I've been to this street before and there are definitely a lot of good places to eat. I really enjoy Armando's, their quesadillas are amazing. El Rancho is a great place to take the family if you're looking to eat out. There are also tons of fast food places all up and down this street.
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
Scotten St
"One of the nicer areas in Detroit"
I really like strolling on this street, there are quite a few nice areas to see, especially up where it crosses Vernor. I'm particularly fond of the atmosphere around the morning when there is quite a bit of activity here.
Recommended for
- Singles
West 7 Mile Rd
"Long stretches of convenience stores and such"
This as with most of the mile roads in Detroit is a long East West stretch of convenience stores, shopping marts, and specialty stores. As you get closer towards the city more abandoned buildings and graffiti.
Hastings St
"Quiet now, lots of history"
This area has a lot of older buildings and structures that look like they were at one time thriving. There is a lot of decay, and the nearby freeways nearly obliterate any peace in the area. I'd still visit this area for a good show though.
Civic Center Dr
"Beautiful little street"
This is a little riverfront street that connects the Cobo and Joe Louis Arena. It's a very pleasant little stroll, and the pathways are very nice. It's definitely very fun to walk when it's quiet and dark outside, as it's usually very private, and well maintained.
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
I-- 75
"Connecting street follows 75"
This route is a little bit confusing if you don't know what you're looking for. I've been with many friends who have gotten lost or taken wrong turns on this road as there's usually quite a bit of traffic to deal with here.
West 8 Mile Rd
"Seedy street, stay in your car"
This street has a shady and well deserved reputation. There are many strip clubs and hole-in-the-wall bars all up and down this street, and not to mention lots of foot traffic up and down. I'd recommend staying in your car if you have to go near this street. Lots of gang activity, and tons of graffiti all over the place.
Park Ave
"Nice street in a run down area"
Park Ave is surprisingly a very nice street with quite a few little attractions, if it's open, I'd suggest stopping in at Cliff Bells. The fountain at Grand Circus Park is a nice little place to get away. It's kind of a short street, and has a lot of parking areas towards Woodward, but there are a few nice office complexes and stores to give it a nice touch.
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
West Elizabeth St
"Short street, lots of abandoned buildings"
There are many parking lots, and many abandoned buildings along this street. Quite a few of the buildings are missing windows, and covered in graffiti, so if you're a street art enthusiast, this is definitely worth the stroll. Watch for the beggars and street vendors as this is close to the entrance for the Fillmore and many people are here hawking t-shirts and candy bars.
Clifford St
"Quiet, barren, and a little creepy."
There really isn't much of note on this street beyond parking lots and bricked up carport entrances. There are a few views of the Fox Theatre, and occasionally kids lined up to get into the Fillmore. There is a high concentration of beggars, and street vendors in this area as it is close to many of the concert venues in the area. Watch yourself here, as in any part of Detroit.