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Apr 26, 2010 | 01:11 AM

Rex Ruby

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Woodward

Some of us NE members are planning to attend this year.
Looking for some info from the locals.
Recomendations on what to do where to stay what to see?

Apr 26, 2010 | 05:38 AM

JThomas

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First off, look forward to a great time, but bring some walking shoes. How long do you plan on being in town?

The Woodward Dream Cruise is a one day event, that is now into its sixteenth year. However, people start cruising on the boulevard almost two weeks prior to the actual event.

If you are going to be in town more than one day there will be plenty to see and do, but without knowing your interest, it's hard to say.

I would start with checking the local Corvette Clubs in Michigan. My club usually has a spot on Woodward near Thirteen Mile Rd. We will have 35-40 of our club members parked there on Friday and Saturday.

Other Metro Detroit Corvette Clubs will have activities on Woodward as well. Check out the thread in the National Section titled "Corvettes on Woodward" by Larry.

Without sounding like a visitor's bureau, there are plenty of shops, restaurants, museums, GM Headquarters, Tech Center just in Metro Detroit. The Wixom Performance Build Center, where they build the engine for the Z06, ZR1 and Grand Sport is an hour away, etc.

Just for starters. You can always take in a Tigers game while you're here.

Welcome to the Motor City!

Last edited by JThomas; Apr 27, 2010 at 01:56 AM. Reason: Added comment about Corvettes on Woodward

Apr 26, 2010 | 10:44 AM

YLWFVR75

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Rex,

checkout Larry's thread for some activities that he is organizing:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/grea...ood-drive.html

Apr 26, 2010 | 03:29 PM

brightonvette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rex Ruby

Some of us NE members are planning to attend this year.
Looking for some info from the locals.
Recomendations on what to do where to stay what to see?

Rex,

Welcome to Detroit! Lots to see and do. If you can be in town Weds. the 18th, Corvettes on Woodward is a must do. Had dinner with Larry C. last week and his goal is 400+ Vettes this year. He'll probably get 500, he has 200 already.

If you have family with you suggest a day at Greenfield Village/Henry Ford Museum. Great bang for the buck and a complete experience.

The actual cruise on Saturday will see upward of a million spectators lining Woodward and more cars than you can count.

Any of the northern/western suburbs will have quality hotels for lodging and one thing we have is great restaurants everyplace. Just Google what you are looking for.

Hope to see/meet you in August.

BV

Apr 27, 2010 | 06:41 PM

Rex Ruby

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Thanks for the replies, working on commitments from NE members and planning

May 2, 2010 | 05:00 PM

pjbracing

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I agree with all of the above and will emphasize that if you want to actually drive up and down Woodward, the weekday evenings and Friday afternoon are the best times. Friday night and all day Saturday Woodward becomes a parking lot.

Also Flint Michigan has started "Back to the Bricks" which is an extension (30 miles) north starting late in the week and also on Saturday.

Pete

May 5, 2010 | 10:15 PM

Dreamcruiser1977

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Dream Cruise is a must do on everyones bucket list. If you can make it in on Wednesday I hope you join us for Corvettes on Woodward. I have room rates and extra tours set up. Check out the thread Corvettes on Woodward. This is Michigan so there is plenty of car stuff to do especially during Cruise Week. Hope you can join us. If you need to contact me directly for more info on Corvettes on Woodward email me at vjnlcsvette@aol.com Save the Wave. Larry

May 7, 2010 | 03:22 PM

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You will not be disappointed. It is an absoulute blast.
We cruise woodward almost every weekend. If you can i suggest you come for at least a couple days prior to the actual cruise, lots of cruising and things to see all week long. i have more fun the week before the dream cruise. I would be happy to meet up with you guys and show you around.

thanks Jim