Hi CD friends,
Looking for places to shop in Detroit, I am planning to visit over the week end, pls share your experiences.
Thanks for your time

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mor

Whenever you experience joy, peace, security, equanimity or purity, it is only because you are aligned with ALMIGHTY.

Novi - 12 oaks mall
Novi - along I-275 and 8 mile road (Best Buy, babies R Us and similar stores)
Madison Heights - Oakland Mall (also along 14 mile and John R - you have few electronic stores)
Auburn Hills - Great Lakes Crossing (along I-75 in that area, lots of other shopping)
Troy - Somerset mall (quite expensive but a classy mall....might be worth for a window shopping tour)

For cheap veggies and fruits, visit Joe Randazzo's (however, watch out for customs while coming back). There is one off I-94, telegraph road exit at the junction of Telegraph and Joy Roads.

Just after the bridge into the US, there is Mexicantown (due to construction, it's easy to become lost in the dumpiest area). For mexican groceries, there is a mexican store on the east side of I-75 and there are 3 or 4 good mexican restaurants on the west side of I-75 (both sides look quite dumpy, but safe).

You can also visit the shopping area inside Rennaissance Center in downtown. Parking is around $10 to $15. Downtown on Jefferson Street is walkable (and safe) and you can visit Greektown as well.

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Dimple2001

Hi Dimple,
Thanks for your reply,
I have only 3-4 hrs with me , and I am looking to buy some digital camera, camcorder, and some clothing for females (23-25 yrs)can you pls guide me as to which mall in particular should I visit? which is nearest to the border.

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mor

Whenever you experience joy, peace, security, equanimity or purity, it is only because you are aligned with ALMIGHTY.

The closest from the bridge or tunnel would be the Oakland mall off I-75 (north), 14 mile road east exit. It's about 20 to 30 minutes after crossing the border. For electronics, you can visit Best Buy, micro-center and Comp USA (I hope they all exist still) near the mall in or around John R road and 14 mile road.

I personally prefer the 12 Oaks mall and the Novi area. But Novi would be about 45 to 60 min after you cross the border.

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Dimple2001

Hi Dimple,
Thanks for your reply,
I have only 3-4 hrs with me , and I am looking to buy some digital camera, camcorder, and some clothing for females (23-25 yrs)can you pls guide me as to which mall in particular should I visit? which is nearest to the border.

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mor

Whenever you experience joy, peace, security, equanimity or purity, it is only because you are aligned with ALMIGHTY.

Hi Dimple,
Thanks for your suggestions and recomendations, I had a very good ,brisk, and meaningful shopping done on my visit to malls @ Madison heights, during my visit to Windsor yesterday.
Thanks again.

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mor

Whenever you experience joy, peace, security, equanimity or purity, it is only because you are aligned with ALMIGHTY.

You are welcome.

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Dimple2001