Guidebook for Dearborn
Sightseeing
I recommend spending two days here. You can take a ride in a model T and see things like the chair President Lincoln was assassinated in!
http://www.thehenryford.org
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I-Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
20900 Oakwood BoulevardI recommend spending two days here. You can take a ride in a model T and see things like the chair President Lincoln was assassinated in!
http://www.thehenryford.org
This is a very interesting Smithsonian museum centered around Arab American life.
http://www.arabamericanmuseum.org/
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Arab American National Museum
13624 Michigan AveThis is a very interesting Smithsonian museum centered around Arab American life.
http://www.arabamericanmuseum.org/
This is one of my favorite places to go in the summer. The plants are interesting and the gardens are beautiful.
http://www.belleisleconservancy.org/
Conservatory Drive
Conservatory DriveThis is one of my favorite places to go in the summer. The plants are interesting and the gardens are beautiful.
http://www.belleisleconservancy.org/
Be sure to take a tour of the estate and walk the grounds yourself. (Temporarily closed for ownership transfer back to the family)
http://www.henryfordestate.org/
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Fair Lane, Home of Clara and Henry Ford
1 Fair Ln DrBe sure to take a tour of the estate and walk the grounds yourself. (Temporarily closed for ownership transfer back to the family)
http://www.henryfordestate.org/
Gorgeous art deco 1920's building. BE SURE TO GO INSIDE.
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The Guardian Building
500 Griswold StGorgeous art deco 1920's building. BE SURE TO GO INSIDE.
RiverWalk
1340 Atwater StA great place for a stroll along the Detroit River.
Arts & Culture
See where Motown artists recorded and relaxed. Be sure to see Michael Jackson's famous studded glove.
http://www.motownmuseum.org/
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I-Motown Museum
2648 W Grand BlvdSee where Motown artists recorded and relaxed. Be sure to see Michael Jackson's famous studded glove.
http://www.motownmuseum.org/
A fantastic museum of African American History.
http://thewright.org/
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I-Museum ye-African American History ye-Charles H. Wright
315 E Warren AveA fantastic museum of African American History.
http://thewright.org/
Catch the bus at The Henry Ford to a tour of the Ford Rouge complex. You will also see the largest living roof in the country.
http://www.thehenryford.org/rouge/index.aspx
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Ford Rouge Factory Tour
20900 Oakwood BlvdCatch the bus at The Henry Ford to a tour of the Ford Rouge complex. You will also see the largest living roof in the country.
http://www.thehenryford.org/rouge/index.aspx
I-Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward AveA world class art museum.
Orchestra Hall
3711 Woodward AveWatch the Detroit Symphony Orchestra perform.
Indlu ye-Opera yeDetroit
1526 Broadway StLive opera
Shopping
The country's largest open air market. Come here on Saturday mornings and enjoy the fresh produce and plants.
http://www.detroiteasternmarket.com/
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Eastern Market
The country's largest open air market. Come here on Saturday mornings and enjoy the fresh produce and plants.
http://www.detroiteasternmarket.com/
Westborn Market
21755 Michigan AveDelicious gourmet market near the house.
City Bird
460 W Canfield StCute store with lots of Detroit goods.
Shinola Detroit Store
441 W Canfield StHigh end bikes and watches.
Food Scene
Shatila Bakery
14300 W Warren AveFor delicious Arabic pastries
Common Grace Coffee Company
22225 Michigan AveLovely local coffee shop
A top thai restauraunt in Detroit. Make reservations- this place is always packed.
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Takoi
2520 Michigan AveA top thai restauraunt in Detroit. Make reservations- this place is always packed.
An incredible farm to table restaurant. Make reservations.
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Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails
15 E Kirby StAn incredible farm to table restaurant. Make reservations.
Buddy's Pizza
17125 Conant StEssential Detroit style pizza
Green Dot Stables
2200 W Lafayette BlvdHip place with gourmet sliders.
Millers Bar
23700 Michigan AveIconic burger place/dive bar. Bring cash!
Slows Bar BQ
2138 Michigan AveDelicious Detroit BBQ
Getting Around
Dearborn Station
21201 Michigan AveAmtrak to Chicago or Detroit
Parks & Nature
Nice running trail near the house. The trailhead is at the other end of the street toward the woods. This trail takes you to the Henry Ford estate.
Rouge Gateway Trail
Rouge Gateway TrailNice running trail near the house. The trailhead is at the other end of the street toward the woods. This trail takes you to the Henry Ford estate.
Excellent little park in the heart of Downtown Detroit with sand in the summer and ice skating in the winter.
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Campus Martius Park
800 Woodward AveExcellent little park in the heart of Downtown Detroit with sand in the summer and ice skating in the winter.
Entertainment & Activities
IComerica Park
2100 Woodward AveGo Tigers!
Little Caesars Arena
2645 Woodward AveGo Red Wings and Pistons!
Ford Field
2000 Brush StGo Lions!
Sattva Yoga Center
835 Mason StGreat place for drop-in yoga.