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Cobo Center

1 Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226
Ranked #43 of 59 attractions in Detroit
3.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Convention Centers
Description: Look for great things on the horizon coming from Cobo Center, a new center rising.
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Rochester Hills, Michigan
Top Contributor
58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

The venue was fine but lighting and sound weren't good. Don't know why this place isn't used more often. More

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Detroit, Michigan
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Its a normal convention center , nothing makes it special except of course the car show. More

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Brighton, Michigan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

Love going to the Detroit autoshow there. Parking around the place is very good too. Try to get on the roof if you can to park. More

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Livonia, MI
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012

Building is old and parking is the worst. There are whole sections that just sit empty and the place just looks run down. The staff seem tired of the place too. They are friendly most of the time but not always and seem as though they would rather not be there. More

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New Boston, Michigan
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012

The functions at cobo such as the auto show and home gardeb show are fantastic, however the complex itself has been there for years and could use some updates. More

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Sterling Heights
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012

This building is in desparate need refreshing and refurbishing It is tired. More

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Detroit, Michigan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

In a time when 'Green' is the word going forth, looking at cities like New York, San Francisco...sometimes the city planners and developers don't get it. This could be a masterpiece to the world on the water and energy efficient as well, but where is the vision? Lost in the sauce. More

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Detroit, Michigan
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

Cobo Hall is a big facility that needs upgraded. I've been there regularly and still have a hard time figuring out this map system. They need a better navigational system/directions. More

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Columbus, Ohio
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

We went to the Cobo Center for the 2012 Auto show, I was please to see they are working on renovating the building, it's always been a great location in Detroit and is getting some of the TLC it needs to continue to be a great venue. More

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Detroit, Michigan
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

Coco needs a serious face lift and new food and beverage services. Went to see the Gov speak and was disappointed. Parking on the roof is still best place. More

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