The Ford Rouge Factory tour is an excellent experience and one worth taking if you are a car…read moreenthusiast or simply a history buff. If for nothing more, you can appreciate this tour for its showcase of manufacturing history. After all, the Ford vehicle is the father of automotive history. On the tour you'll learn about much of the owner's early labor standards and America's rich automotive industry history including defining moments like the establishment of labor unions, integrating technology on the assembly line, and community engagement. What makes this tour special is the building is not just a museum, but a real working truck factory located at the Ford Motor Company's Dearborn Truck Plant. On the tour you'll be able to view the vehicle assembly area. I recommend purchasing tour tickets online to see if discounts are available. Overall, a very good tour worth taking.

An interesting, EPCOT-like factory tour…read more Bought a combination for the Ford Rouge Factory Tour and the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. My favorite part of the tour was talking to the security guard who gave more insight into the assembly line. Took a 15 minute bus ride from the museum to the factory. Check the schedule as the buses do run on time. The factory tour has five stations. A movie, a laser Ford truck assembly show, the observation deck, the factory, a smallish room filled with a collection of Ford cars over the past century. The movie glossed over the beginnings of Henry Ford's inventions with an emphasis on the creation of an assembly line to cut down the time to build a car from 12 hours to 93 minutes. The moving part assembly line in Highland Park was super efficient. By breaking down the process to 84 steps and having stationary workers build each car, it really streamlined the process. This dropped the price of the Model T from $850 in 1908 to $260 in 1925 making the luxury vehicle affordable for an average family in America. Workers were paid $2.50 a day, but as the company became more profitable (and many workers were quitting due to boredom with monotonous tasks) the wages were increased to $5 a day. Ford had many conflicts with the Automobile Unions (UAW). Fights were physical and bloody. Graphic images released in the news in the 1930s turned public opinion against Ford. In the 1940s, he held out signing a Union contract until his wife Clara Ford threatened to leave him unless he signed a contract to stop the bloodshed. The 1941 UAW gave the workers the best benefits and wages at the time. The "assembly" laser 360 movie show was very EPCOT-like. Interesting, but not informative. The guide at the observation deck was very good. This is one of two places where photos were allowed. The elevated walk over the assembly line was self guided. Since they are very behind on construction, shift work is done on the weekends. Interesting to see the F-150s being assembled station by station. Spoke to a security guard who gave us insight into the safety gear needed, the energy efficient design of the building and how strikes and the union still advocate for workers salaries, working conditions and benefits. Otherwise, it would have been more like walking through another area with labels but limited explanation. No photos allowed here. The building is very interesting. No air conditioning, but the high ceilings allow heat to rise and the green roof with living plants make the building more climate controlled and energy efficient. Teams work in groups of 8 at each station. Lunch breaks are taken at the same. Key to know if you want to see the assembly line in action. The latest strike brought back more benefits. Workers wear eye protection and hearing protection. So interesting to learn more after asking questions. The last part of the self guided part of the tour brings you back to the main building for a view of cars like the Model A, the Thunderbird and the Mustang. Make sure to check the schedule to get a bus to go back to the Museum after the Ford Rouge Factory Tour is completed. An interesting tour, but not the best factory experience that I have taken.

What a beautiful evening cruising on the Detroit Princess with our new friends! Double dating made…read morethe experience even more special as we enjoyed great conversation, delicious food, music, laughter, and breathtaking views of the Detroit skyline from the water. The wait staff was ready, willing and available to make sure our needs were taken care of, from making sure we found our table to serving and even the clean up. It's amazing how quickly strangers can become friends when you share unforgettable moments together. We're so grateful for new connections, wonderful memories, and an evening filled with joy, fellowship, and lots of laughs. Here's to many more adventures together!

The Detroit princess is a crusie ship built in 1990 it is a. Luxury boat would definitely recommend…read moreit was fun service was just amazing food was good it was for class of 2026 senior party for my school plenty of good view options especially from top deck

After a stressful week my wife and I decided we needed a vacation. We gave Patti the criteria that…read morewe wanted and we decided on Jamaica. After narrowing it down we decide on the Iberostar Grand in Montego Bay which is an inclusive resort. Patti was phenomenal. She responded quickly and in about two days we booked the vacation. This is with me not knowing anything about hotels in Jamaica and asking a lot of questions. I appreciate that she was very responsive over the weekend and at night. Thank you Patti for booking us a phenomenal vacation. We will use her again. We had a blast.

We had genny as our travel agent and she was really bad. Did not explain anything. My wife and I…read morewent to Punta Cana for our honeymoon and had the worst time ever. Our resort was changed 2 days before we left. We both got food poisoning even though we stayed away from the water and such. We spent 7 days in our hotel. The travel agent didn't even apologize. I ended up going to the resort company and getting our money back. I asked brookside travel to pay for our airfare and they didn't. I would never use them again or recommend them to anyone.

I was a little sticker shocked at first. $55 to visit three bars on an old school bus. While on the…read morebus, we learned that our $55 was actually supporting transportation for kids to school and after school programs. Definitely changed my tune. Our tour guide was able to share the history of prohibition in Detroit as well as shared the unique history at each of our stops. I would definitely recommend to try this tour.

My 1st experience with The Detroit Bus Co. was unforgettable! Boy, do they know how to entertain…read moreyou! We had 3 stops on this tour and music/trivia on the bus between each stop! Check-in was easy and the bus was packed. We met at Checker Bar to start the journey. It was a well lit area, with paid street parking. A part of each ticket sold helps provide bus rides for students in Detroit that could use the support. Take a look at their planned events and get on board!

This is a really nice Welcome Center. It still has that new-building smell and there's none of the…read morenormal wear and tear, yet. If you're on I-94 coming back from a cross-border trip to Canada or traveling from the Port Huron area, then this is likely the first rest stop you'll come across. Don't miss it. It's staffed with friendly locals who'll tell you everything you need to know about traveling in Michigan. Offer advice on the traffic road conditions, the best routes to take to get you where you want to go, and things to see on the way. For those who prefer to wing it, and just see what's available, the traveler information with the maps, brochures and pamphlets can accommodate. It's broken out by the area of Michigan to which you're traveling; or, if you want something that's less geographic-specific but more activity related, there are also sections labeled for hunting or fishing, boating, camping, antique shopping, general shopping, and general activities. Maybe all welcome centers at a state's border are like that, but I don't remember it being quite as simple. Of course there are the requisite soda machines and maps, but take some time and explore the welcome center when it's open. There's always something new to be discovered in every state. Here, they just make it easier.

From the owner: Come to the Michigan Welcome Center for free literature on Michigan travel, events, camping,…read moreboating, trails, state maps and more. The restrooms are open 24/7/365.

Me and my kids enjoyed seeing all the animals and all the staff was very knowledgeable about the…read moreanimals and they were very helpful with any questions or concerns we might have .

The Creature Conservancy is pretty awesome! I pass by it all the time but finally had a chance to…read morevisit during open hours on a Sunday. It was pretty delightful & the staff were super friendly and interacting with the animals. The CC was started 20 years ago with Al the Alligator! He was dropped off at the Vet clinic and they started CC all around him. Pretty awesome. It's not a massive space so it was perfect to get there at 3:30pm - in time for the 4pm show which is followed by an Al the Alligator feeding! We checked out all the habitats on the outside as well. Super cool experience - I'd love to come back for one of their turtle yoga, 18+ paint nights, etc. They always have pretty cool themed programming. Also follow their social media - they post the best content!

Captain Jake was super accommodating and a great host. He suggested great stops and made sure we…read morehad enough ride time.

Captain Jake made my weekend. Outstanding man, and an outstanding tour. Book this now.read more