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Things To Do
The Henry Ford - Dearborn, MI (Approx 23 Miles)
The Henry Ford brings the American historical experience to life. See JFK’s limo, Rosa Parks’ bus and thousands of uniquely American innovations at the museum. Greenfield Village features 90 historic buildings, period presenters and artisans.
Tour: Ford
Rouge Factory Tours (Buy Tickets In Advance)
The Ford Rouge Factory experience is comprised of a five-part tour which includes a driving tour of historic auto-related landmarks and behind-the-scenes of the Rouge complex; a look at the history of the Rouge through historic video footage; a virtual reality theatre experience; a walking tour of the factory’s "living roof"; and a walking tour above the actual final assembly area where Ford F-150s are made. PLEASE NOTE THAT ON WEEKENDS AND SPECIFIC DATES ACTUAL PRODUCTION MAY NOT TAKE PLACE. PLEASE CONFIRM DATES DIRECTLY WITH THE HENRY FORD.
Exhibit: Baseball as America
Over 500 artifacts displayed in the most significant exhibition on baseball memorabilia and baseball history to ever tour America, with many artifacts being seen away from their permanent home of Cooperstown for the first time. From the game’s most “sacred” relic— The Doubleday Ball (from baseball’s mythic first game in 1839)—to Babe Ruth’s bat with 28 notches marking home runs carved by Babe Ruth himself, to the world’s most valued baseball card
(Honus Wagner
T206).
Automotive Hall of Fame - Dearborn, MI (Approx 23 Miles)
See the heroes of the auto industry! Learn about the pioneers and leaders of the global motor vehicle industry. The Automotive Hall of Fame preserves the history of mobility by celebrating the creativity, toil and genius of the individual. The Automotive Hall of Fame is both a visitor attraction and an educational resource for inspiring others to higher levels of achievement in their own work and lives. Experience automotive history through visual and interactive exhibits, automobiles and authentic artifacts.
Cranbrook Art Museum - Bloomfield Hills, MI (Approx 21 Miles)
Cranbrook Art Museum’s collection of contemporary art gives you an artist’s view of 20th-century society from the Arts and Crafts movement through Art Deco and Modernism to the avant-garde.
Cranbrook House & Gardens - Bloomfield Hills, MI (Approx 21 Miles)
Cranbrook House is the English Arts and Crafts-style home of Cranbrook founders George and Ellen Booth. There are more than 40 acres of gardens that surround the House.
Detroit Zoo - Royal Oak, MI (Approx 27 Miles)
An animal-lover’s paradise, the zoo offers large open spaces and wonderful outdoor animal environments. Don’t miss the Mandrill (it’s a colorful baboon) exhibits. The Wildlife Interpretive Gallery is a must-see. This historic building has been resurrected as a butterfly/hummingbird garden, coral reef aquarium, theater, exhibition space, art gallery and
mulit-media interactives
University of Michigan Museum of Art - Ann Arbor, MI (Approx 23 Miles)
The Museum of Art houses a rich permanent collection with representative holdings from both the western and Asian traditions. Highlights include paintings by Picasso, Whistler, Monet, photographs by Ansel Adams to name just a few. In addition to its permanent collection, the museum offers a changing series of special exhibitions, family programs, chamber concerts, a full compliment of interpretive
programs.
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