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InWayne County
Arab American National Museum
13624 Michigan Avenue (at Schaefer), Dearborn 48126
(313) 429-2535 • www.arabamericanmuseum.org
Open Thursday and Friday 11am – 6pm and Saturday 12pm – 6pm. Admission charge. The museum is the first in the country to celebrate the Arab American story. Along with the exhibits there is an auditorium, library/resource center and gift shop. This museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian and can access its programs, speakers, and artifacts. Call to confirm hours.
Automotive Hall of Fame
21400 Oakwood, Dearborn 48124
(313) 240-4000 • www.automotivehalloffame.org
Thursday - Sunday 10am - 4pm. Admission charge. Classic cars, including a replica of the first gasoline auto, plus interactive exhibits.
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
1100 Lakeshore, Grosse Pointe Shores 48236 (313) 884-4222 • www.fordhouse.org
Open Tuesday - Sunday with a variety of tours. Call for hours. Admission charge. Designed by Albert Kahn, this family home is representative of the Detroit “auto barons”. It was built in the style of Cotswolds in Worchester, England. Many original pieces from the family art and antiques collection are on view.
Oakland County Farmers and Flea Market
2350 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford 48328 (248) 858-5495 www.oakgov.com/parks/parksandtrails/farmers-market
Open year round, but not daily, the market offers food specialty items, farm and garden produce and flea market booths on site. Log on for hours and links to vendor websites.
Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society
405 Cesar Chavez Ave., Pontiac 48342 (248) 338-6732 • www.ocphs.org
Pine Grove Historical Museum includes the Governor Moses Wisner Mansion, Drayton Plains one room schoolhouse and carriage house, research library and Pioneer Museum. Call Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for information and hours.
Olde World Canterbury Village
2359 Joslyn Ct., Lake Orion 48360 (248) 391-5700 • www.canterburyvillage.com
A designated historical landmark, the Village extends over 21 acres on the old Scripps Farm. There are specialty shops and restaurant on site along with cider mill. Call for hours.
Greenmead Historical Park
20501 Newburgh Road, Livonia 48152 (248) 477-7375 • www.Livonia.gov
This 95-acre park site includes Greek revival farmhouse (exhibits), north barn, farmhand house, gardens, and historical village. The village includes homes built in mid-1800s, gift shops, picnic and recreational facilities.
Grosse Pointe Theatre
315 Fisher Rd, Grosse Pointe 48230 (313) 881-4004 • www.gpt.org
Celebrating 75 years, this community theatre performs five “main stage” plays, smaller “black box” productions and has a “youth on stage” program. Log on to the website for more information.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial
32 Lake Shore Dr., Grosse Pointe Farms 48236 (313) 881-7511 • www.warmemorial.org
On Lake St. Clair, this historic site serves as a center for enrichment programs, numerous community events and services in honor of veterans. Built in 1910 as the former home of Russell Alger.
Hamtramck Historical Museum
9525 Jos Campau St., Hamtramck 48212 (313) 262-6571 • www.hamtramckhistory.com
Focuses on Hamtramck’s great past, present and future. Has a wide range of programs and services including slide/power point presentations, book signings, guest lectures, craft demonstrations, ethnic cultural demonstrations (dance, song, etc.) video presentations and school programs. Open Saturdays and Sundays 11am to 4 pm or by appointment.
Palazzo di Bocce
4291 S. Lapeer Rd, Orion Township 48359 (248) 371-9987 • www.palazzodibocce.com
Closed Sundays and Mondays. Largest and most elaborate bocce facility in the United States, a unique venue and comfortable atmosphere for all ages. Play bocce on one of 10 indoor tournamentsized courts. Courtside snacking and cocktails. Reservations recommended. Soft-soled shoes and appropriate casual attire required for bocce play.
Pine Knob Music Theatre
33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston 48348 (313) 471-7000 • www.313presents.com
May through September. Outdoor, 15,000-seat concert venue. Both pavilion and lawn seating available. Major national tours and concerts.
Ridgedale Players
205 W. Long Lake Road, Troy 48098 (248) 988-7049 • www.ridgedaleplayers.com
One of the oldest community theatre groups in Michigan (over 75 years), with a junior actor program as well.
Mill Race Historical Village
Downtown Northville 48167 (248) 348-1845 • www.millracenorthville.org
This charming historical village was built on 12.5 acres of land preserving architectural styles found in the Northville community prior to 1900. The village consists of an inn, blacksmith shop, school, church, gazebo, rustic wooden bridge, Interurban station and several homes reminiscent of an era gone by. Log on to the website for additional information and calendar of events.
Plymouth Historical Museum
155 S. Main Street, Plymouth 48170 (734) 455-8940 • www.plymouthhistory.org
Admission fee. Open 1:00-4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Features special events, historical exhibits specializing in Victorian reproductions, and gift shop.
Plymouth Orchards & Cider Mill
10685 Warren Road, Plymouth 48170 (734) 455-2290 • www.plymouthorchards.com
16 varieties of apples, cider mill, country store, petting farm, music offered most weekends. Seasonal.
Wyandotte Museum
2610 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte 48192
(734) 324-7284 • www.wyandotte.net
Admission fee. The museum is housed in the Victorian Ford-Mac Nichol home, built in 1896. The building features a wraparound porch, turret, six fireplaces, and original decor. The museum offers archives and exhibits highlighting local history; other buildings on site.
Sea Life Aquarium (at Great Lakes Crossing)
4316 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, 48326 (248) 409-6001 • www.visitsealife.com
This 35,000 square foot underwater world features 5,000 creatures in 20 themed displays. Come explore the interactive touch pool, walk through the ocean tunnel, watch the sharks feeding, and listen to the fun programs about “why” and “how”. Log on to the website for hours and tickets.
Stagecrafters (at the Historic Baldwin Theatre) 415 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak 48061 (248) 541-6430 • www.stagecrafters.org
September through July. This theatre group presents musicals, comedies and dramas. Also, special youth theatre programs.
Upland Hills Farm
481 Lake George Rd., Oxford 48370 (248) 628-1611 • www.uplandhillsfarm.com
Hayrides, camps and special events. Seasonal, log on for hours.
Yankee Air Museum
(Located at historic Willow Run Airport) 47884 D Street, Belleville 48111 (734) 483-4030 • www.yankeeairmuseum.org
Closed Mondays. Admission fee. Check website or call for specific hours and cost. Learn about Detroit’s role in winning World War II. See documentary on how Ford Motor Company built more than 8,500 B-24 Liberator heavy bombers. Numerous aircraft and artifacts on display from World War 1 through the Vietnam era and beyond including jet fighters and B-52 Stratofortress. Air Adventure rides on either the B-25 Mitchell bomber, C47 Dakota transport aircraft or UH-1 Huey helicopter (at additional cost) are the ultimate ‘bucket list’ adventures for adults. This small museum offers big memories and promises plenty of smiles.
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood, Dearborn, 48124 (313) 982-6001 • www.thehenryford.org awe inspiring experience. The Henry Ford is 4 must see attractions ( GreenfieldVillage, IMAX T heater and Ford Rouge Factory Tour) for discovering America its culture,inventions and people. Hundreds of hands on ways to explore, enjoy and be inspired. Museum hours 7 days a week 9:30am 5:00pm Greenfield Village (seasonal log on to websi te forhours) Factory Tours and Imax Theater log on to website for additional information Admission charge.