Ford Field Sports Fan Tips
Ford Field is a venue in or near Detroit that is most often used for Football
Best bars near Ford Field?
Cheli's Chili bar is a good little joint that has good drinks and food and has a bunch of different spices for its dishes. Old Shillelagh is another place close to the stadium that has great deals on game day if you don't like tailgating.
Best food and drink at Ford Field?
There is your regular hot dogs, pizza, and nachos. Then the stadium has Big Boy hamburgers, Greek gyros, Chili Cheese dogs, salads, wraps, and Barry Sanders fresh fruit and veggies meal.
Traffic around Ford Field?
The traffic is usually fine on game day since there are a couple of freeways that go into the city. The traffic after games is somewhat busy because of cars stopped at lights but overall for a big city the traffic is pretty non existent.
Safety at Ford Field?
Detroit isn't the safest city but has cleaned up the areas around the stadium. I would stick to the streets immediately perpendicular to the stadium and then to the parking. I would also walk in groups.
Things to check out around Ford Field?
There is Coamerica park, the MGM and other casinos by the Great Lakes, Greektown, Hockeytown and the great outlet mall in Auburn Hills. There are also college towns i East Lansing and Ann Arbor which are fun to visit.
Artifacts to look for at Ford Field?
The Lions have the Pride of the Lions display inside the stadium honoring the greats that have played there. There are twelve players such as Lem Barney, Yale Lary, Charlie Sanders, Doak Walker, Barry Sanders. and longtime kicker Jason Hanson. They also have some Lion memorabilia and photos of past greatness.
What to expect from the Ford Field crowd?
The Lions love their football and usually come out in droves to watch the Lions play and are passionate about winning. They take great pride in their football and really cheer against the Packers and Bears.
Best insider tip for Ford Field?
If you get a chance and the Lions are playing at home on Thanksgiving make sure to book tickets and go to this time honored tradition. The stadium is usually sold out and is a great experience of being with family and loved ones watching a great football game.
Directions to Ford Field?
The Field is located in downtown Detroit right next to Ford Field and the renovated restaurants and bars alongside them. There are two freeways that run right downtown and you can see the stadiums pretty clearly once in downtown. There are signs with the Ford Field logo and parking as well so its hard to get lost.
Best giveaways at Ford Field?
The Lions give out some great things like Barry Sanders' bobbleheads, t-shirts, visors, towels, and other gear with the Lion insignia.
Dealing with scalpers at Ford Field?
There are scalpers outside the game but it is fine to look around and use them against each other when negotiating for a ticket and you can almost always get one cheaper than the actual face value.
Ford Field seating?
The Field is awesome for football but too far away for basketball like when they had the National Championship here as well as the UNC/Michigan St. game. The stadium is massive and there isn't a bad seat in the stadium and to be there during a NFC Central game is a lot of fun.
Best restaurants near Ford Field?
RUB BBQ pub is a good place for BBQ, there is a bunch of little Caesar chain stores around too. Hockeytown Cafe has some good sandwiches and if you want something fast get a sandwich at Jimmy Johns.
Stores to hit up at Ford Field?
The Lions team store is very cool and you can get retro gear of Barry Sanders and other Lion greats as well as Megatron jerseys. They have Lion stickers, stuffed animals, posters, etc. They also have a few other side stores throughout the stadium that sell shirts, hats, and other Lions gear.
Ford Field parking?
The garage next to the stadium charges around $45 to park there. Anywhere within a half mile you can expect at least $20. If you go further out you can pay less but there is also the chance that your car will not be there when you get back.