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    4.5 (19 reviews)

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    Bike races!
    Kim L.

    Very fun night with friends and family that didn't break the bank. For a different experience watching bikes zoom around a banked track this is the place to go. There are multiple races each one a few minutes long, then a break while the next riders get situated then they're off again. There is an announcer calling the race which was super helpful and added to the excitement. We opted for tickets that included seating so we ended up at a hightop - which had a bike as a base. Very cool. You can wander around though and check out the bikers getting ready and see the race from different vantage points. We enjoyed going to the outside of the track and looking down on the racers. You can really get a sense of how vertical they are and how fast they are going when you do that. Drinks are available for purchase, no food but you can bring your own. The facility was very clean, very well maintained, ample parking in the lots outside and easy to find. A fun night out and we'll be doing it again.

    2020-01-11 Lexus Velodrome. Detroit, MI. Entrance. Tickets and merchandise purchase counter. Infield: $10, Outfield (standing room only) $5.
    G I N.

    2020-01-11 Lexus Velodrome. Detroit, MI. My phone crashed and I lost all my notes for my visit to the Velodrome, so I apologize in advance for the lack of detail this review may hold. Every year I volunteer with several organizations to give back to the community. One of these organizations is Free Bikes for Kids (FB4K Detroit), a nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainability and a green footprint. Their modus operandi is to collect gently used bicycles that 8 million Americans grow out of each year. These bicycles are cleaned and refurbished, then given away to kids most in need. A great cause which is why I support them wholeheartedly. For this I would also like to give a shout out to their partners and sponsors for their contributions in making all this possible; Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Foundation (FCA), Henry Ford Health System, Children's Foundation, Community Foundation for SE Michigan, the Platform, and APTIV PLC to name a few. FB4K Detroit works out of one of the Ford Piqutte Plant buildings on Piquette Avenue in the Milkwaukee Junction area of Detroit, the birthplace of the Ford Midel T! Today this Plant is home to one of Fords many museums. At the end of riding season (Oct-Nov) every year, FB4K Detroit accepts bicycle donations at several locations scattered throughout SE Michigan. For more info visit fb4kdetroit.org The Lexus Velodrome was the venue for FB4K volunteer appreciation social gathering to update us on the impacts of our efforts the past year and to provide glimpses of future goals. There were races scheduled for the evening and we decided to stay. Tickets are $10 in the infield and $5 in the balustrade, which make for a relatively inexpensive outing considering there will be about 3 hours of racing for you to enjoy. The Lexus Velodrome is located on Mack Ave at Chrysler Drive (I-75) in Midtown, Detroit. It opened its doors in January of 2018 and this 64,000 square foot facility features a 166 meter wooden indoor track with 50° banked turns! There is plenty of free parking in their private lot as well as free street parking if their lot is full. The facility is an indoor multi-sport complex and is managed by the Detroit Fitness Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. In addition to cycling, they offer community fitness classes taught by experienced fitness instructors as well as walking, running, and skating on your own. During events, the infield has a licensed bar and VIP seating where the action is literally a few feet away! Each VIP suite comes with a flat panel TV and seats up to 10 people. The suites can be booked for $200 (the same price as 10 regular admissions - no premium or surcharges!) Food is pretty much non-existent as there is no facility for it. You can bring in your own snacks though. After the FB4K event, there was about an hour before the races. We purchased out tickets and were allowed to stay until the races began. You can roam around the facilities freely, which I did, and found out that even in the balustrade (standing room only), there are great views (sometimes even better views) at the finish line (see pics and videos). The only other notable is that the restroom facilities is a huge port-a-John. But not what you're thinking, it's not individual John's you see at construction sites, it's more like showroom John's. They're lit, the walls are not bare, and the loos and sinks are fully functioning as if they were plumbed. All in all, it turned out to be a great event. The races are exciting and entertaining, the venue is unique. and the infield can be booked for just about any type of function. Just think, you can do your thing, while cyclists are whizzing by in the background! I highly recommend you visit at least once just to experience it. You'll be supporting a great community venture. Memberships are available at monthly rates, and in addition to cycling, there are various fitness classes you can partake in. It's a great way to get into shape, stay in shape, meet new people, and make new friends! 5 stars. If you would like to experience more, come dine-with-me.yelp.com I'd love to have your company... Keep the rubber side down and the wind at your back!

    Stephanie B.

    What an amazing summer camp opportunity! The staff are kind, patient, and knowledgeable. The kids faced some challenges and really enjoyed themselves. Looking forward to stopping in to see a real race!

    Brittany S.

    This place is so impressive! My husband races at the Major Taylor Veledrome I indianapolis so he plotted out s visit to this indoor track during a quick weekend visit to Detroit. Located along the highway near downtown, I have to imagine a lot of people drive by this spot without even knowing what it is. Inside you'll find an impressive track for indoor cycling races and a great setup for spectators including a bar, couch lounge areas, engaging announcers, bathrooms and fun lighting. This velodrome has a fun party vibe and you can tell a lot of the spectators are regulars and there's a sense of community. Parking is easy and free and I paid ten dollars to attend as a spectator which I thought was worth it. If I lived in Detroit, I would grab a few friends to catch the races here on the weekend. I especially enjoyed seeing the youth race- they were tearing it up! Last note- I wonder how often this spot is used as a non-sporting related venue. It would be perfect for a big bash with the inner track area and the exterior track space. Very cool experience.

    Larry P.

    Last night was our first time at the Velodrome, and it was astounding. The racing was exciting, but with a small learning curve to figure out how the various races were configured. Staff was great, very friendly and accommodating. All in all, a very cool place to spend an evening. Lots of seating and standing options, with a really good bar ("Spoke Easy") in the middle of everything. It is surprisingly affordable, with good choices for all kinds of drinks, and a taco food truck was in the building too. Cottage Inn pizza can be ordered from the floor, delivered in 30 minutes. The restrooms are actually like a space station version of porta-potties, extremely nice, and very clean. Worth a visit even if you don't need to go! Parking in the school lot next door is free and close. The only negative is the echo-ey sound system. It is very difficult to understand what is being announced, so much so that it could have been in a different language and we wouldn't have noticed. If they can fix that, they get the fifth star. We will be back, for sure, with friends in tow. More folks need to see and experience how great the Lexus Velodrome is.

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    Comerica Park - TIGER TAIL

    Comerica Park

    4.2(513 reviews)
    0.8 mi•Downtown Detroit

    Had an opportunity to catch a game and had myself a good time…read more Didn't get there until the 4th inning which is a broken man law rule in my book, but was also a last minute thing too. When getting tickets there was only one left in the handicapped area, but the ticket window person was able to get my seat the row in front of hers for the same price. The seat next to hers was not occupied and the seating person said I could sit next to her. $3 hotdogs! Yes please! Spent less than $150 for parking, tickets and food so made for an affordable night. Didn't get a chance to explore the inside of the stadium, I did scope the outside out last year, it is really a beautiful park. This made my 5th ballpark now; Fenway, New and Old Yankee Stadium, and Cleveland. Really appreciate a good ballpark and this is one of them.

    I've been here a few times for tigers games after signing the national anthem and another time for…read morea Banana Ball game very recently. The only aspects I feel are necessary to point out are the concessions, the seat organization, and the entry into the stadium. Concessions: out of this world expensive. A small soda was $7. I got a meal deal for $10 and the hot dog was small and tasted old, the chips were small and the drink was gone a second. I genuinely will never buy concessions from here again. Seat organization: it was pretty confusing for my friends and I to find our seats but honestly I think it was more "user error" than anything. Our seats once we sat down were pretty decent. Entry: entry was pretty quick for my friends and I and for banana ball, they were pretty lenient with the bag (which I'm glad because I saw different requirements for measurements in different places and got confused). When we left banana ball though, we wanted to go to the after party and someone in security told us we had to go out and all the way around. When we left and got to the point he told us about, the other security person told us there was no re-entry so we didn't end up being able to go to the after party which was such a bummer. It would be nice if security understood the layout a bit more to get people where they need to be. Overall, would I come here again? Sure I guess. Would I buy anything or bring anything? No.

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    Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre - Chante Moore

    Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre

    2.9(18 reviews)
    1.9 mi•International Riverfront
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    This Amphitheater is in such a beautiful area. It's one the best outdoor venues near a waterfront…read moreI've been too! Being part of the park and to be included with the riverfront walk is so nice. As you walk upto the amphitheater, you see large-scale art installations along Jefferson Avenue and Chene Street of renowned musicians including Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, and Tammi Terrel! At night the lighting within makes the art more amazing! The open air, the view of Detroit River behind it and the fixed seats underneath covered tent canopies and lawn seating behind those. There's concession and drink stations setup for concert goers. The concert performance was projected on the surface of the canopies. Boaters are even allowed to pull up to enjoy the performance. We had such a fantastic time!

    The Phoebe Bridgers show at Royal Oak Music Theatre in September 2021 was moved to the Aretha…read moreFranklin Amphitheatre, so it was nice to be outside. We got there early enough to park in one of the several lots close by. It was $20 cash to park but that's what I expected. The lines were long and we weren't quite sure which one to get in, since there were at least two branches that we saw. I think we figured out that they all led to an entrance, and the line actually moved pretty quickly. They had people going through the line checking vaccine cards, so we just had to get through a bag check/pat down right outside the entrance. I wish they had checked IDs and given wristbands in line too, because the bar lines were long and very slow. I feel like that would have helped speed things up a bit. All the staff we encountered were friendly and nice. We did find someone to direct us to our seats, which was helpful. The seat numbers are a bit hidden and definitely not that visible when it's dark. The seats were comfortable and we were mostly shielded from the blowing storm that came through right before the show started. It was so cool to see Canada and be on the water. I loved that aspect of the venue. There were a few bars, but again the lines were really long and they were out of two things we tried ordering initially. The menu was also confusing as it listed prices for some drinks but half the menu was just bottle service - I don't think anyone at this show was doing bottle service, but I guess it was an option? The restroom lines were long but moved pretty quickly. They did have restroom attendants which helps with moving things along. If you have a couple bucks, be sure to tip them. They keep the facilities clean and have mints/candy/gum and other supplies for use. The main complaint I have is that the parking situation after the show was a nightmare, with no one directing traffic at all, either in the parking lot or on the street. Probably not any fault of the venue but it took us about half an hour of just sitting in standstill, gridlocked traffic before we figured out we could turn around and get into a line of traffic that was actually moving. I'd be interested in seeing another show here in the future. We did mask up the whole time because it was pretty crowded, looked to be sold out even though we were outdoors I just felt better wearing a mask.

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    Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center

    Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center

    3.1(10 reviews)
    54.7 mi

    I had no idea this place existed until recently. I came here for the Pet Expo this weekend and…read morerealized it was here. It's actually a really nice place on the inside and is primarily for the Flint ice hockey team, which yet again, I had no idea existed! You learn something new every day, right? After a long drive I found this place and wandered inside. Parking here's a little odd with a few different entrances and two separate lots. It reminds me of mall parking at Lakeside for some reason...don't ask. It was $5 to park which isn't that bad. Inside the main lobby is quite large with a big screen across the wall! there's three floors and my event was on the first floor. the main floor had the fly ball for dogs and I believe that's also where the actual ice rink is. I have no clue what's on the third floor. Probably offices. Anyway, it's a nice place in a part of town that could probably use the event space. They had a little snack area but I didn't get anything to eat our drink. Would return for other events in the future.

    I enjoyed a Firebirds hockey game with my brother here. One level seating with not a bad seat in…read morethe house. Overpriced concessions and under quality taste. Beer prices are decent. They have a gift shop that is extremely overpriced for the merchandise. VUP parking is available in the rear of the building for $5. The venue was clean along with the restrooms. Staff was friendly and armed security was plentiful making you feel safe (even though entry did not require a search or metal detectors). Good team with nice entertainment between periods. I would definitely return for a game but eat somewhere else prior or after.

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    Michigan Stadium

    Michigan Stadium

    4.3(159 reviews)
    36.1 mi

    2026-09-19. Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI…read more Welcome to the Big House! The largest stadium in the USA with a seating capacity of 107,601 and a total capacity of over 110,000. This was my first experience and it was my beloved Wolverines facing off against UTEP Miners. A couple of things to note is that you cannot pull up into the parking lot a pay for parking. The lots around the stadium are sold by the season. If you plan on attending individual games and you want to park in one of the adjacent blue lots, you'll need to buy a parking spot from a 3rd party site, and trust me, you don't want to do that. These spots go for well over $100 per game. Don't feel so bad, if you buy a seasons parking spot, it still works out to $60 per game. You best bet is to park, well anywhere else really, and follow the crowd to the stadium. The closest public lots are about 0.8mi from the stadium, but prices are a lot cheaper. I found street parking (free) about 1.3 miles out at the opposite end of campus and completed the casual walk in about 25 minutes. If you don't care to walk the campus at all, don't worry, there are much closer streets where you can park and walk, you just need to be lucky and/or patient. The other thing to note is that NO BAGS can be brought with you into the stadium, not even the clear ones. You are allowed to bring your phone, jackets, ball caps, seat cushions, and a towel, but no umbrellas or large bulky items. Today was overcast and the rain has been on and off all morning. The afternoon is as if the city was drowned in an invisible fog, clear visibility yet a perpetual light mist surrounding the air around you, enough to wet you, but not enough to get you wet. We had amazing seats, 30 rows up and by the end zone. The stadium's sheer grandeur is breathtaking and it was another solid turn out despite the wet weather. Games are always sold out before the season even begins, so the real testament to school spirit are the gate rings; the number of tickets scanned at the gates. Today's official attendance rang in at 110,668. The seats are also equipped with complementary UofM cushions. These cushions hang over the bench seat when not in use, and you just flip them over if you want to use them. This was perfect as they were kept dry when hanging and not in use. Not sure if this is only with the lower level seats, or all seats, but it was a nice touch! Food and drink consists of all your usual suspects for any sports venue, minus the peanuts, you can't get those here, and prices rival those of Comerica Park (5/3 Park?), Ford Field, and Little Caesar's Arena with domestic beer at $12.5 and import beer at $14. Most snacks are under $10, but if you get 'em fancy, then you're looking at about double the price. The menu tops out with some fully loaded nachos at $23.00. With the way the economy is going, don't hold me to these prices, but today they are: Popped Maize: $6.50 Nachos: $8.00 (+$2.00 for cheese cup) Soft Pretzel: $7.00 (+$2.00 for cheese cup) Hot Dog (Dearborn Brand): $7.25 Stadium Sausage / Beyond Sausage: $8.00 - $8.25 Foot-Long Coney / Currywurst: $14.00 - $16.00 Pizza (Four-Square): $16.00 Smashburger / Mitten (Olive) Burger: $16.00 - $18.00 Michigan Stadium Nachos: $23.00 Overall, if you've never been to the Big House, it's definitely an experience. The crowd is electric and the sense of unity and comradery that fills the air is truly remarkable. And in case you're wondering, the game started off slow and tight with the Miners leading most of the first half. The Wolverines took the lead for the first time after kicking a field goal with 5 seconds left, and the Wolverines went into half time leading 17-14. They came out the 2nd half aggressively defending their territory in true Wolverine fashion and romped to a 52-17 victory. If you'd like to experience more, come dine-with-me.yelp.com I'd love to have your company... Go Blue!

    My wife brought me to a Michigan game two years ago as a present. Let me tell you, I've been in a…read morelot of stadiums, but being around 110,000 plus fan is ELECTRIC. Atmosphere was phenomenal, crowd was great, food and drinks were your typical stadium pricing, but overall a great experience. We ubered to the game from our hotel to avoid traffic and parking. The amount of vendors outside the stadium was unreal too. So many pop up shops. I will say though, good luck getting online on your phone while being around that many people, we had to walk almost a mile away from the stadium to connect with uber. I would do this experience 100 times out of 100. Best football game of my life even though Michigan lost lol.

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    Pine Knob Music Theatre - Willy Nelson and Family. #50ShadesOfPink

    Pine Knob Music Theatre

    3.3(77 reviews)
    32.2 mi

    I went to a concert at pine knob the summer and the venue is gorgeous! There is tons of parking but…read moreleaving the venue was terrible with the traffic. The grounds are perfectly manicured, like a resort and it was very clean. There is a lot of grass seating. I was in the pavilion under the covered roof but the place was packed. I would highly recommend getting seats instead of lawn since the seats are covered. Also the concert was in the middle summer and it blazing hot out so think sitting the shade was a lot better for me than the grass seating would have been. The staff are nice. It's a great venue!

    I came to Pine Knob for a sold-out concert and while the show itself was great and our seats had a…read moregood view, the overall venue experience was honestly overwhelming. The venue was PACKED, and getting around felt chaotic because of the sheer number of people. Leaving after the show was by far the worst part. Traffic and rideshare pickup were a mess, and we ended up waiting around for over an hour before our ride was able to get anywhere near us. It was incredibly frustrating and there seemed to be very little organization for getting people out efficiently. The bathroom situation after the show was also awful. We checked two different sections of porta-potties and none of the ones we tried had toilet paper. For a venue hosting that many people, bathrooms need to be adequately stocked throughout the entire event. On the positive side, getting into the venue from VIP parking was quick and easy, our seats were good, and once we were settled in we had a great view of the show. I'd come back for an artist I really wanted to see, but I would absolutely plan ahead for a difficult exit and would not rely on rideshare being easy after a sold-out show.

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