Whether you have to fly out of Detroit for a few days or you’re moving out of the city for new opportunities, there are a number of things you’ll definitely find yourself missing when you leave. Having to say goodbye to a place you’ve grown up in all your life isn’t easy, and we’ve come up with a list of 11 things that we think you’ll agree with when it comes to certain aspects you’ll particularly miss about the Motor City.
- Coney Dogs.
Lafayette Coney Island/Facebook Where else can you find an authentic Coney Dog topped with mouthwatering chili, mustard, and onions?
- Less Traffic.
Ken Lund/Flickr We’re not like other big cities, where you unfortunately spend hours in traffic. We know how to get things moving and the speed limit does help a bit.
- Vernor’s Ginger Ale.
Derek Bruff/Flickr You’ll definitely be asking friends or family to mail you Vernor’s, especially if it’s to cure that nasty hangover or cold.
- Cheering for our sports teams.
Jason Mrachina/Flickr Our Detroit pride is contagious and we live for our sports team. No matter how good or bad they’re doing, we will continue to root for them and be proud of it!
- The stunning architecture.
Ian Freimuth/Flickr The Fisher Building, the Guardian Building, the Penobscot Building and the One Detroit Center, just to name a few, are all art deco gems that you won’t find anywhere else.
- The amazing views.
Kevin Chang/Flickr Taking a stroll down the Detroit International Riverwalk is definitely something to be missed. The views of Canada, Belle Isle, and the Detroit River are simply amazing.
- Our city’s history.
The Henry Ford/Facebook We are chock full of history and it’s something every Detroiter should be proud of. Just take a walk through The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village if you need a helpful reminder.
- The music scene.
Saint Andrews’s Hall/Facebook We’re known for our great music history and we undeniably have the best venues for music. From seeing your favorite musicians at big concert arenas to jamming out to local bands at hole-in-the-wall bars, the music scene will never fade.
- Taking a fun trip to Windsor, Canada.
Daniel Lobo/Flickr What Detroiter hasn’t made the ten-minute drive out to Windsor, Canada? Where else can you go to another country with a bunch of friends and have the time of your life?
- The varieties of food choices.
Ian Freimuth/Flickr You can drive anywhere in Detroit and find a variety of food choices. From Middle Eastern, German, Polish, Greek, Italian, Mexican, and more, the possibilities are endless.
- What’s not to miss?
Mike Boening Photography/Flickr The memories we have for Detroit can never be replaced! This city will always be home no matter where we are.
What else would Detroiters find themselves missing when they have to leave the city? Let us know your thoughts!
Lafayette Coney Island/Facebook
Where else can you find an authentic Coney Dog topped with mouthwatering chili, mustard, and onions?
Ken Lund/Flickr
We’re not like other big cities, where you unfortunately spend hours in traffic. We know how to get things moving and the speed limit does help a bit.
Derek Bruff/Flickr
You’ll definitely be asking friends or family to mail you Vernor’s, especially if it’s to cure that nasty hangover or cold.
Jason Mrachina/Flickr
Our Detroit pride is contagious and we live for our sports team. No matter how good or bad they’re doing, we will continue to root for them and be proud of it!
Ian Freimuth/Flickr
The Fisher Building, the Guardian Building, the Penobscot Building and the One Detroit Center, just to name a few, are all art deco gems that you won’t find anywhere else.
Kevin Chang/Flickr
Taking a stroll down the Detroit International Riverwalk is definitely something to be missed. The views of Canada, Belle Isle, and the Detroit River are simply amazing.
The Henry Ford/Facebook
We are chock full of history and it’s something every Detroiter should be proud of. Just take a walk through The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village if you need a helpful reminder.
Saint Andrews’s Hall/Facebook
We’re known for our great music history and we undeniably have the best venues for music. From seeing your favorite musicians at big concert arenas to jamming out to local bands at hole-in-the-wall bars, the music scene will never fade.
Daniel Lobo/Flickr
What Detroiter hasn’t made the ten-minute drive out to Windsor, Canada? Where else can you go to another country with a bunch of friends and have the time of your life?
You can drive anywhere in Detroit and find a variety of food choices. From Middle Eastern, German, Polish, Greek, Italian, Mexican, and more, the possibilities are endless.
Mike Boening Photography/Flickr
The memories we have for Detroit can never be replaced! This city will always be home no matter where we are.
If you need a reminder about why Detroit is such a great city, check out these seven ways it quietly became the coolest city in the Midwest!
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