Fatman Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Some buddies from school and I are going to Pack/Lions on Sunday and I've heard that Ford Field is a blast. Any suggestions on parking, tailgating, things in the stadium, etc.? Oh, and GO PACK GO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Ford Field itself offers little parking. Detroit ordinances prohibit tailgating in public parking. Some private lots allow it, but you'll pay a premium (say $30 v $10.) Eastern Market (5-10 minutes away) has a tailgating area. Check this out. And buy yourself a bloody mary inside. That's about all I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Thanks Furd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 You're welcome. To elaborate just a bit, Ford Field is a "downtown" stadium - you don't have large parking lots (or a large lot) surrounding it. You have small lots here and there with small groups of people. Now the Silverdome on the other hand . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 If you are from the visiting team, You have to tell them "No" at the turnstile when they ask if you need a bag, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 If you are from the visiting team, You have to tell them "No" at the turnstile when they ask if you need a bag, I'll be wearing my Packer flag as a cape, so I should be well labeled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historymike Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 (edited) Be aware of scam artists who prey on suburbanites and out-of-towners. There are people who try to set up shop at private lots on game days, taking your dough and running, or who try to make a private lot look like a legit parking lot, only for people to return later and see that their cars have been towed. These scams tend to happen farther away from the stadium, especially lots just north of I-75 off Woodward. It is fairly safe on game days, but know that there are more than a few beggars, pickpockets, purse snatchers, and other lowlifes who sometimes cause trouble. DPD is pretty good at rousting the troublemakers, but the sheer number of potential victims with fat wallets makes FF quite a magnet for crooks (full disclosure: my dad was a DPD sergeant for 30 years, and I have inherited the "cop eye" for picking potential muggers and crooks in a crowd). Park as close as possible to the stadium: you pay a bit more, but safety is directly proportional to stadium proximity, and going north on Woodward to save $5-$10 on parking is just stupid. That being said, there are some excellent local food vendors in the blocks near the stadium grilling up ribs, brats, and all sorts of great food, and you can chow down for less cash outside the stadium (Ford Field is kind of pricey). My favorite stadium food item is the Taverna gyro, which will set you back $7 or so (it is at least filling, and I am a sucker for gyro meat). Go to Greektown afterwards, which is very safe and offers a wide variety of restaurant options. If you get a chance check out either Lafayette Coney Island or American Coney Island, which are right next door to each other. There is no taste in the world like a Detroit-style coney dog. Edited December 9, 2010 by historymike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 I am a sucker for guy meat. TMI historymike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Be aware of scam artists who prey on suburbanites and out-of-towners. There are people who try to set up shop at private lots on game days, taking your dough and running, or who try to make a private lot look like a legit parking lot, only for people to return later and see that their cars have been towed. These scams tend to happen farther away from the stadium, especially lots just north of I-75 off Woodward. It is fairly safe on game days, but know that there are more than a few beggars, pickpockets, purse snatchers, and other lowlifes who sometimes cause trouble. DPD is pretty good at rousting the troublemakers, but the sheer number of potential victims with fat wallets makes FF quite a magnet for crooks (full disclosure: my dad was a DPD sergeant for 30 years, and I have inherited the "cop eye" for picking potential muggers and crooks in a crowd). Park as close as possible to the stadium: you pay a bit more, but safety is directly proportional to stadium proximity, and going north on Woodward to save $5-$10 on parking is just stupid. That being said, there are some excellent local food vendors in the blocks near the stadium grilling up ribs, brats, and all sorts of great food, and you can chow down for less cash outside the stadium (Ford Field is kind of pricey). My favorite stadium food item is the Taverna gyro, which will set you back $7 or so (it is at least filling, and I am a sucker for gyro meat). Go to Greektown afterwards, which is very safe and offers a wide variety of restaurant options. If you get a chance check out either Lafayette Coney Island or American Coney Island, which are right next door to each other. There is no taste in the world like a Detroit-style coney dog. Awesome, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdjeff Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 TMI historymike. Wrong Chief.....................that's great info Mike provided. Especially about the coney's. Go Lions and although I now live in San Diego I will say, at least for this week, FU Chiefs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Rugby Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Save money and park at the casino. There are a bunch of bars near the stadium and it's warmer. Try Chelies, Hockeytown Cafe or The Elwood. Best beer stand is Club level 222. A bunch of drunks serving drunks for charity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qball86 Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 +1 for Elwood, gotta go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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