AtlantaHotWings 1,124 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Hey all Back in town visiting family and got two tickets for Friday nights game. Big question haven't drove down to the Joe in recent years. What is traffic like downtown these days and how much time should I allocate for the drive down from Flint. Also any suggestions for a good pregame meal are appreciated. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WpgMikos 17 Report post Posted November 25, 2009 Better give yourself 60 minutes at least. Traffic around the Joe isn't too bad. There really aren't alot of places within walking distance and eating at the Joe isn't great. You could always go to Cheli's or Hockeytown. I believe they have shuttles that leave from there to the Joe. Enjoy the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeal 60 Report post Posted November 25, 2009 If you park at hard rock and eat they shuttle for free. Were doing free shots in the bus last time i went too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted November 25, 2009 Just a heads up i'm sure more will be talked about it on the wings site after tonight but "November 27th "Chilly" Cookout Riverfront Party, Outdoor Pre-Game Party with music, food and raffle prizes." Just a heads up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntax 359 Report post Posted November 25, 2009 First off, sorry you have to visit Flint. We usually leave Flint about an hour and a half before puck drop, that way we do not feel rushed. Traffic downtown is pretty light, but we take 75 south, to 375 to W. Jefferson to Washington to Congress and park on the Cobo Roof. You can also park at Greektown Casino, in the parking garage, and walk up through the casino and take the People Mover to the Joe. As far as food, Cheli's/Hockeytown, and the Pegasus in Greektown are good bets. The aforementioned ideas are good ones too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlantaHotWings 1,124 Report post Posted November 25, 2009 Thanks all for the suggestions..... as for visiting Flint everyone has a cross to bear mine is my mother in law...LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredbarnman 13 Report post Posted November 25, 2009 Just so you know, the game starts at 7pm Friday, not 7:30 as originally scheduled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
useyourillusion 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2009 traffic is not bad at all... i was surprised the first time i went to a game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
