Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.detroitlions.com
; 2000 Brush St)
The Lions toss the pigskin at this indoor stadium next
to Comerica Park.
Palace of Auburn Hills
BASKETBALL
(
www.nba.com/pistons
;
5 Championship Dr)
The Palace hosts the Pistons pro basketball team.
It's about 30 miles northwest of downtown; take I-75 to exit 81.
Shopping
Pure Detroit
SOUVENIRS
(
www.puredetroit.com
;
500 Griswold St; 10:30am-5:30pm Mon-Sat)
Local artists create styl-
ish products for Pure Detroit that celebrate the city's fast-cars-and-rock-music culture.
Pick up handbags made from recycled seatbelts, groovy hoodies and local Pewabic pot-
tery. Located in the landmark, mosaic-strewn Guardian Building (worth a peek in its own
right).
People's Records
MUSIC
(3161 Woodward Ave; 10am-6pm Mon-Sat)
Calling all crate-diggers: DJ-owned People's
Records is your vinyl Valhalla. Used 45s are the specialty, with more than 80,000 jazz,
soul and R&B titles filling bins.
Information
The area between the sports arenas north to around Willis Rd is pretty deserted and best
avoided on foot come nighttime.
EMERGENCY & MEDICAL SERVICES
Detroit Receiving Hospital
(
313-745-3000; 4201 St Antoine St)
INTERNET ACCESS
You'll find free wi-fi in many cafes and bars, as well as the Renaissance Center lobby.
MEDIA
