During our week of training at the Dearborn Inn, our organization scheduled Thursday night's dinner…read moreat the Henry Ford Estate (Fair Lane / Home of Clara & Henry Ford). As a novice of woodworking, I was blown-away by the intricate woodwork and finishings throughout the home. The three ladies that lead our tour of the home shared many interesting details about the property, its restoration, and details of Clara and Henry's years at the estate. Many of the restoration stories, like finding a tub for Henry's bathroom or how Clara had a section repainted white were intriguing. Even though much of the home, especially the second floor, is still being restored it was a fascinating experience.

The site here is open for limited hours and is fenced off from the surrounding university and…read moreparkland, which I guess is their right but which nonetheless was annoying for me as a visitor. There wasn't much actually open amongst the majestic-looking buildings while I was there, but the picnic area was hopping. The signage was bilingual-in English and Arabic-and what appeared to be a Yemeni wedding seemed to be taking place. The juxtaposition of the estate of an industrialist (or robber baron, or visionary, or racist, depending on your point of view) with a distinctive immigrant community makes for a striking reflection on Americana. The grounds include some gardens, and a lake with a path around it. Access to the river is limited, but it didn't look like that impressive of a river. The greenery is more worthwhile.

Okay, quick. Without asking the Internet, name five brands of tires…read more This was my list: Michelin, Firestone, Pirelli, Goodyear, Continental. How did you do? Was Uniroyal on your list? Uniroyal was founded 1892 as the United States Rubber Company in Connecticut as part of the merger of nine separate companies which was one of the biggest corporate consolidations at the time. They became a major supplier for General Motors as an OEM manufacturer. In 1985, Uniroyal merged its tire operations with B.F. Goodrich, forming the Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Company and they were later acquired by Michelin in 1990, ending its run as an independent company. And I can't remember ever having a Uniroyal on my many vehicles. The Uniroyal Giant Tire was built for the 1964 New York World's Fair as a Ferris wheel styled structure. It was moved here to Allen Park and remains a symbol of their legacy. You can't miss it just off I-94. [Review 680 of 2025 - 388 in Michigan - 24241 overall]

If you're driving into Detroit- you can't miss the tire!…read more It's large and right along the highway. You can't get too close, as it lines the highway but also has a fence around the base of it. We didn't make a special trip to visit the tire but just acknowledged it's existence and size.

Oh, my gosh. The whole idea is great - a historical monument to a founding settler. The process…read moreand practice, however, in this case, have clearly fallen flat and it's possible that the building may follow suit. There is a huge sign outside the location naming the site - however, that's the only information on it. There is only an unremarkable street address fastened to the chain link fence (which I am reasonably sure is not historic) which surrounds the place. Parking is limited to two spaces. The windows are closed off with steel grates - and they don't look like the original inhabitant put them there, either. The steps and doors are in poor condition. The woodwork around the building is in a state of rot. It may be advanced but the thickly applied and questionably historically correct paint doesn't allow full examination. The building is filled with a collection of junk. The walls, ceilings and floors have obviously been reworked over the decades with the result that what is in there is a confused presentation. It looks more like a museum of do-it-yourself failures than a historical site. The storm cellar door is rotten. The windows are filthy. The yard is mowed but that is all. In the grass and yard there are several hidden items like stones, wood and metal that are a hazard to simply walking. There is no trail to the door. No supporting material. In any case - it's an eyesore and dangerous to approach.

I absolutely LOVE the Wilson Barn! I have been going there every year around halloween time for as…read morelong as I can remember. Everything is priced super cheap so kids feel like they are able to do a lot of activities while their parent's wallets aren't being completely emptied out. The staff is extremely friendly and they have a cute lil petting zoo/area of animals! The pumpkin selection is plentiful and inside the barn they have like a few market type of thing going on. A must visit!

Why The Wilson Barn Was a Halloween Buzzkill:…read more 1) The website said they were open at 10am. It wasn't actually open until 12pm. 2) We wanted to get a pumpkin but we didn't as there wasn't much of a selection. 3) The bouncy house wasn't inflated. 4) Very short pony rides for $3.50. 5) Although the Wilson Barn was built in1888 and on the historic sites registry, we weren't allowed to see its interior.

The Henry Ford Museum is truly massive with so much to see and explore. I was there for an Author…read moreTalk with Victoria Christopher Murray. Unfortunately her flight cancellation, prevented her arrival. The Henry Ford Museum was gracious to pivot and offer everyone FREE admission to the museum for our inconvenience. I thank my Yelp Bestie for an annual membership pass that she won for two people. I am truly grateful. This was a prime time to turn lemons into lemonade! We decided to check out the DaVinci special exhibition, shop the Museum Store and have lunch at the Plum Market Kitchen, too. The DaVinci exhibit was amazing. I had no idea of how many inventions Leonardo DaVinci made. I was only familiar with the Mona Lisa painting and the Safety Bridge. The Room of Mirrors was pretty cool. Check out their FREE APP for upcoming events and movie offerings - THF.org/ConnectApp. I plan to experience the curator-led audio tours on my next visit.

This is a huge museum with so many items. Cars, trains, planes, buses, steam engines, furniture &…read moremore. My favorite thing to see in this museum was the ACTUAL bus that Rosa Parks rode in & was able to sit on the bus. I saw some cars that the presidents drove in. So many different innovations and different vehicles too.

I came here for the 2022 Rosie the Riverter high tea. This was a buy your ticket type of event…read morebecause it was of limited availability as far seating goes. Parking was within the parking and for the most part, parallel parking without marked lines. Finding the location is easy and the park is definitely marked on the road. The tea was lovely with various tea sandwiches that you would except to see at a fancy tea house. The real life Rosie's all came with at least 1 family member and were mixed in with the other guests. The tables were seat up in groupings of 4. The food was quite good. The history that was provided by the people who put on the Event provide interesting information about the local area. There was also a sing quartet who sang songs from the Era of the Rosie's. You also were free to see the rose bushes named for the Rosie's after the lunch and or tour the other buildings. I will definitely be back.

If you are in the Westland area stop by this hidden gem on Wayne Rd. While the park is not hidden,…read morenot too many people know what this historical park has to offer or that it even exists. The beautiful site has historical homes and structures that have been converted into exhibits. You can visit the Eloise Hospital exhibit, find your old Wayne / Westland yearbook, or explore the natural and cultural origins of Westland. The museum is open most Saturdays 1-4 (closed temporarily due to covid-19) and is ran by the Westland Historical Commission / Society. They give awesome tours of the park and are very knowledgeable about the city's history. Their archives are located in the office which is a great source of information that they are happy to share with you! On occasion they will have special events or lectures which are posted on their Website http://whvp66.weebly.com Call them about hosting a wedding or special event. They would love to have you! Come walk around on a Saturday and get your local history fix!

We decided to try this Phoenix theater because we love the Livonia location so much…read more First of all the building is from 1946 but has been redone to be quite modern. Very very clean. The staff were so friendly and easy to talk to. The experience was really good as far as picture quality and sound. I recommend this theatre and it is now my go to movie house.

The theater seats are comfy and sound was great! Liked how the theater was smaller and intimate…read more Picture was bad though. Very grainy.

This park is amazing! I've passed this park multiple times and decided to bring my girls. There are…read moremany different playscapes to choose from and area tailored to younger children. It's only May so the splash pad is not open but I will bring my children when it is.

Great kids park with huge intricate playscape. Large and nicely landscaped. The play structure has…read moreplenty of room for kids of all ages. Good way to keep kids active and burn their energy. Paved walking trail with lot of trees around. It also has swings for big kids and toddlers, portable restrooms. There are several pavilions and picnic tables suitable for a great picnic or outdoor parties. Pavilions can be rented. It's attached to an outdoor splash park with water attractions including a massive dump bucket. Adequate parking. Felt safe as it's located next to the police station. There are plenty of places nearby to grab a bite within the walking distance.

It's a very nice library with inviting and fun activities for the kids. The inside is always very…read moreclean and the staff are helpful and polite.

I absolutely love this Library! I lived in Westland for 10 years, and this is my go to place. The…read moresetting here is very woody and feels secluded. There is an abundance of wild life, turkeys, coyotes, ducks, geese, raccoons etc.. In fact, the first time I seen a wild Turkey was about 5 years ago and I left to go to my car it was surrounded by a huge flock of Turkeys! This library has all sorts of events, like Christmas with Santa (with live reindeer), halloween events, and even has a seed library. I wrote my first book here, and had my first ever book signing here at William P. Faust Library. It is always clean, comfy, the staff are lovely and they always have various resources for research and services. They even have a Veteran's Memorial park. I highly recommend this Library!

Super cute little village next to downtown Northville.Very close to the local shops and…read morerestaurants, easy to stroll to after a dinner out. Wonderful place to walk around and take pictures or just relax and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Very close to the baseball park and other conveniences