You’ve read about what we think are the best decisions you can make in Detroit, but what about the worst ones? This week, we asked our staff and Instagram followers for their advice on what you should absolutely not do in Detroit. Here’s what they said.
Trying to find a Walmart while in downtown Detroit. Your GPS will take [you] to the closest one. IN CANADA.
So if you have warrants and are not paying attention while driving, CBSA will turn you around and U.S. Customs will arrest you once your name ran when you come back to the U.S. —@trojan_man_94
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Going to the fireworks downtown on foot. —@joerobinsonapx
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Having car insurance and not having car insurance … it’s a Catch 22. —@ksilverty
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Underestimating the kindness of the people of Detroit. —@michaelmatthews486
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Staying there your whole life. —@the_ideacompany
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Owning a Hellcat or Trackhawk. —@the_incredible_coop
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Associating with people who say Detroit is “dangerous “ and also “but isn’t it getting better?” —@caseyshagena
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Hannah Ervin, Detroit Stock City
Allowing outside opinions shape your perspective of Detroit instead of experiencing the city yourself! ♥️ Be careful what you say about the Motor City… Detroiters are ride or die, and we will always defend our hometown against ignorance.✌️ —@karafrankincense
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