Fantastic collection of cars housed in a 1930s era car dealership building. Hudson's, Kaisers,…read moreCorvair and even a Delorean. Educational displays and history of Hudson and the Willow Run factory complex and automatic transmission factory. Well worth a visit just to see the collection in a time period setting.

This is a very nice place, all places are worth recommending, and its decoration is very beautiful…read more A white car makes us feel great.

Still being up at 5:20 am, after watching Westworld and browsing the internet and diving into…read morewriting a Yelp review about a place I've been to exactly once four months ago... welcome to week three of quarantine. But enough about me, right? The Roush Automotive Retail Store and Museum is a hidden gem in Livonia, a large square shaped Detroit suburb that isn't known for too much. I've lived in the Detroit Metro area my whole life, over 40 years, and never even knew this impressive place was here until maybe five years ago when a friend who works in the industry and I were having a discussion about motorsports that led to him regaling me with the tale of how awesome this little known Roush museum is. I never sought it out then, but stored that nugget in a little recess in the back of my head, and when I found myself on the west side of town with some time to spare I put the ol' Googler on my phone to use and tracked it down. This museum is housed in a plain looking cavernous warehouse on a non-descript industrial drive. Look for the little blue awnings. The street is dotted with other Roush buildings. Roush, by the way, is named after Jack Roush aka The Cat in the Hat, known for the Panama hat he habitually sports at NASCAR races and other motorsports events. It's a performance and racing division of Ford. Now, this is a big building, but it's no Henry Ford Museum. You could probably make your way through the array of autos in half an hour if you wanna breeze through, or more like an hour or so if you wanna gawk over them and take too many photos like me. Fortunately, you won't find the hefty admission price of the Henry Ford here. In fact, it's absolutely free! (That might have been one reason why Todd's tale remained lodged in my noggin after several years.) Plenty of Mustangs of all sorts rest in here, along with Thunderbirds, GTs and concept cars and racecars from way back in the day to modern times. You'll find NASCARs, NASTrucks, pace cars, old school open wheel racers and GTs from touring series like you might have seen in Ford v Ferrari. It's fun seeing how some have grease, grime, marred paint jobs from rubbing alongside competitors and even occasionally confetti from victory lane and Sharpied signatures from the driver and crew right on them. There's even a Sharpie sponsored ride in this massive garage. The staff was nothing but friendly on the cold winter weekday I paid my visit with one employee giving me his blessing to ignore how the stairs on an overhead catwalk were roped off so I could get a nice pictorial overview. I didn't ask him either; he saw me snapping away and thought I might like some shots from up there. They even have a pinball and a video game in there. I forget what the video game was, as I didn't play but naturally the pinball was stock car themed. You enter and exit through the gift shop, but it was a soft sell and I didn't buy anything. They could use something cheap like refrigerator magnets for sightseers like me who don't have too deep of pockets. This House of Blue Oval was a nice little adventure for me to end 2019 on, and more people should definitely know about it. Here's hoping all of us get out to have more adventures this year...

What an amazing place and it's absolutely free. So many great cars. If you're a NASCAR fan, this is…read morethe place for you. There are so many different cars and trucks from different NASCAR eras. Cool gift shop. Did I mention it's free?

As a native Detroiter who loved Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum and enjoys automotive…read morehistory, a tour of the Ford Piquette Avenue plant was a joy. This museum has the largest collection of model Ts on display. Fun fact: there were actually two model As, and no model P for, well, I think obvious reasons. Not only is every model Ford built at the plant on display, but also competitor's vehicles of the time, including an electric car that Mrs. Ford is reported to have loved driving. There are many surprises I will not spoil. If you love cars, history, old architecture, and friendly knowledgeable tour guides, this is a must see place on a visit to Detroit. Or for folks who live in Detroit who want to know more about its rich history.

We paid $20 admission & started with a short film about the factory, Ford & this plant. Tom, a…read moreretired engineer led us through a :75 tour including time for questions. The Model-T Automotive Heritage Complex, Inc., aka the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, was organized in 2000 as a nonprofit to preserve the Plant & keep it from being demolished. It's a museum & education center offering special programs & events. There are weddings here on weekends. In 1996 it was dedicated & was placed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. We spent about 2 hrs here & looked out the window at how part of this factory was converted to apartments. Over 1,600 men worked here over 100 years ago manufacturing Fords. There are over 65 rare automobiles including Henry Ford's "Letter Cars," unique Model T conversion vehicles, and other antique cars manufactured in Milwaukee Junction. We visited Henry Ford's office and Secret Experimental Room where the Model T was created in 1908. We experienced one of the world's oldest surviving automotive plants through a guided tour led by museum docents.

If you grew up in Farmington or Farmington Hills, then you've probably passed by this gorgeous…read moredowntown mansion a hundred times or maybe even taken a picture in front for prom or graduation. But what's the story behind this iconic small town landmark? Was Governor Warner a cool guy to know? What was Farmington like back in the day? These questions (and more) are no match for Sharon, who gave us an interesting and informative tour. For starters, the inside of the Warner Mansion have been preserved very well. It was built by PD Warner (who was the father of the governor) in a Victorian Italiante structure in 1867. The interior still holds the original late Victorian style and there is beautiful hand carved furniture throughout, original wall paper, a one-of-a-kind antique piano, ornate furnaces and an original Edison record player! PD Warner's photo is displayed a number of times throughout the tour but it's the same picture. From the photo, one might characterize him as congenial based on his smirk. His son, the governor, was presented as a well-liked man and 'everyone's friend'. The last inhabitant of the mansion was Edessa Warner Slocum, the daughter of Governor Warner. There is one picture of her on the refrigerator holding her grand child but not much was said about her current whereabouts. The mansion has an extensive garden and is a participant in many of Farmington's downtown parades and events. There is even a group of representatives called The Warnerettes. I enjoyed this tour very much and hope others get a chance to check it out. There is a donation box and it is asked that you give a $3 donation per adult and $1 per child. Anything extra goes to preserving the mansion and the upkeep which is very expensive. Sharon is a volunteer and so are the others who help to tend the garden and premise. It is thanks to them that these tours are possible.

2018 was the 40th year of the Concours. If you include the years where it was called Medowbrook and…read morewas in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Which then included historic races at Waterford Hills. While not near its former glory, where in 1998 Porsche was the featured marque and you could see 917s, 962s, 908s, 935 on the track on Saturday and see those same cars on a golf green on Sunday. The current concours is 60% of its former glory, yet fully satisfies the automobile enthusiasts dream of seeming rare and exotic cars. If you register early, there are many benefits. VIP tickets, park on the grounds. The show is still satisfying, yet lacking for the extreme high end aficionado. Yes there are Gull Wing Mercedes. Most years a Tucker. And a hundred or more rare and exotic cars. This year had an exception. A 1974 Porsche 914-4 amongst dozens of its brethren. A 914-6 would have been more appropriate. Will you see exotic and rare prototypes from the Big 3? Absolutely! Will they be shown anywhere else? Probably not. For the rare GM side in 2018 There were exotic corvettes and the three Pontiac Firebird turbine concept vehicles. In 2017, there was a cutaway of a 1953 corvette that any auto museum in the country would love to display Does it stack up to Monterey or Amilia Island, not anymore. But is it jaw still dropping. And you will see things here that are not anywhere else. You have to check it out.

It's no longer an International car show but just an American car show. Pics are combined from 2023…read more& 2025. I went 2yrs ago and was so excited that this time, I came with my two nephews. I flew them from MD to MI with me. To my dismay, It was small, not all brands present, no food options, no fun vendors, no games, no real swag, no car accessories to buy, nothing really for the kids, no international cars, no concept cars, the dealers only brought the base model, nothing spectacular. A lot of the cars were locked so you couldn't get in. For Detroit to be the car capital, and they had already skipped a year, this really does put Detroit in a bad light. This was my last year. I found Chicago (last year) to be just as disappointing. I wish I went to both prepandemic so I could see how things were when it was all the hype.

I am so behind in posting this review from 2023…read more We got to the auto show an hour before it closed - enough time to see our top car brands and displays. For me, a visit during the weekday is less stressful - the crowds are thinner, so you can get closer to your favorite vehicles. The focus this year was on EVs. There was even room for car enthusiasts to try out the various brand offerings. We chose not to wait in the short line and instead roamed the floor and jumped in and out of the numerous vehicles on display. We saw impressive displays from the Big 3, a beautiful display from a luxury brand (no concept vehicles this year), a beautiful one-seater race car, and something Batman would drive. We also saw a flying car but no demos, unfortunately. Of course, you go to the auto show for inspiration. Whether it is the shiny pick-up, the SUV that inspires off-roading, or the sporty EV with the huge range, the auto show lets you see yourself in new vehicles. Tickets were available online. I work downtown so I had already parked. However, another benefit of going during the week is the ample parking.

Matt gives a wonderful tour & history of this building! A wonderful tribute to local Greek…read moreartists! You can rent the carriage house for PRIVATE events and also rent the museum out for private events. The house is breathtaking.! Matt is amazing and gives great credit to all the artists to represent this facility. A must see in Detroit.! Hope to see you soon! Odyssey room on the second floor is amazing

This is a very dated building. You can just walk in and out, and it is near to several more…read moreprominent museums, so it will likely be an auxiliary visit for most as it was for me. There are a few rooms, of which more than one was under construction when I stopped in. The eclectic collection focused on Orthodox religious iconography, the largely unknown history of the Grecian response to World War II, and a bunch of wedding dresses. The exhibits were kind of sparse and just didn't do a ton for me. There was nothing that really excited my marginally Greek heritage, and it didn't tell me a whole lot about Detroit. There wasn't any charge to enter, merely an optional donation, but I wasn't sold that it was a place I really needed to visit.

An Unforgettable Vendor Experience! As a vendor at Booth 441…read moress author of"Behind The Badge Her Story for the Detroit Festival of Books, I couldn't have asked for a better event! The energy was electric, foot traffic was steady, and the crowd of passionate book lovers and local readers was fantastic from start to finish. A wonderful celebration of Detroit's literary community. Whether you're an author exhibiting or a reader hunting for your next great book, this is a must-attend event!

One day book event held every year at Eastern Market. This year, was held in Shed 5. 2023 was 6th…read moreAnnual but my first time. Billed as largest book festival in Michigan. Mix of new and used books, some tables of local authors to sign their books, also a few vendors carry vinyl records. Most don't accept credit cards so have cash or Venmo ready. Opened at 10. Arrived at 10:40. All close free parking was taken, so we paid $5 to park in parking structure. There are quite a few lots within the surrounding blocks but don't know if they are free of charge or not. Free admission. Ton of people. Also wandered to some other sheds within EM to check out the wares for sale. Many food trucks and locally sourced produce. Everyone seemed to be spending money and enjoying themselves. Great way to support the local economy!