Despite the rain, this recent visit to Greenfield Village was good. Was drawn there due to recent…read moreaddition of The Jackson House. Relocated from Selma Alabama to Historic Greenfield Village, The Jackson Home served as a safe haven Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King and others during the Civil Rights Movement. It was a place of refuge and planning. In addition, saw a Civil War reenactment, and the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation at the Maddox Family Home.

Fabulous. We purchased the bogo which was buy one get one half price. We chose Greenfield Village…read moreand Ford Museum. We added the train ride, which we enjoyed. Watch out for tiny pieces flying in the smoke. Gets on you and in your eyes. We were here for five hours and needed to see more. The village has areas showing Henry Ford's automotive workshops with lots of large machines using pulleys. Thomas Edison's labs show his experimenting to create electricity. We saw how he made and tested the very first audio saying, Mary had a little lamb, ha ha ha. Boyhood homes were moved here from original locations, including the Wright brothers and their bicycle shop. Docents tell the stories and history. Homes of Noah Webster and Robert Frost are here, moved piece by piece. We didn't have time to watch the La-de-dahs play baseball, but we saw the players walk to the game. The Museum had everything and more. We need to return. There are cars, race cars, farm equipment, foundry areas, furniture, a Presidencial area which includes the chair President Lincoln was sitting in when assassinated at Ford Theater. A Civil Rights area includes the bus that Rosa Parks refused to get off. There is aircraft suspended from air, a neon McDonalds sign, and a Holiday Inn sign. A few restaurants are scattered around. This place is so big and so cool that it's overwhelming. We really need to return another time.

Throughout the year, the Plymouth Historical Museum puts on some amazing events. My kids' favorites…read moreare their Christmas events. All the volunteers are so invested in their characters! The museum itself is quaint but we'll thought out. They have a large exhibit and information on Abraham Lincoln as well as the Daisy Air Rifle Factor. When we visited during the holidays, the exhibit was all about old toys. The staff is friendly and kind. They also have an archive section that you're able to set up a time to peruse. We live in an older home in the area and I'll be back one of these days to set up a time to look into my house and it's former inhabitants. Additionally, there is a strain caboose in the back the museum purchased not long ago. You can explore it with museum admission and during the holidays, Santa takes visitors there. It's a wonderful place to support and learn about Plymouth's history.

Wonderful way to spend an hour or so. Large enough to cover all aspects of their current decade but…read moresmall enough to make your tour feel intimate. Enjoyed it with two of our grandchildren.

Have a great eye when in this area do yah?…read more If you have driven by this historic, whitewashed location in Garden City like me you should know Straight Farmhouse been around for over 'One-Hundred and Fifty years.' In the hip of Merriman and Warren Road. Really glad I accepted the Paint-n-Sip invite hosted by Laurel. I think we painted many iterations 'Lillie's in a Pond.' lol There's also 'Arting at the Farmhouse' painting events monthly. Pondering if you should come appreciate a bit of swish? Just so you know from door bell to entrance a good time and very welcoming. Deets....Room was large in size, well lit and with about six (6) tables in the Grand Parlor. Seats up to great elbow-room, persons to a table. EVEN an neighboring- annual Garden Show nearby. Looking for unique and living quarters - history find. Built to last and has that 'Back to the Future' essence with some general store classic collectibles. Come check out their over-the-year's finds. Catch some of the hosted events and peak around. Till next brush.

An old friend of mine from high school volunteers here and invited me over in mid-November to see…read morethe museum since he was working that day. It was great to see a high school classmate I hadn't seen in 50 years and I really enjoyed the tour around the museum, which is actually an old farmhouse from the 1830's that has been converted to show the history of Garden City including many artifacts and photographs. If you enjoy history you would appreciate this place even if you aren't from the area. I know I enjoy visiting little museums in other towns that I am not from. Each town has its own interesting history. I'll see if I can find a link to the museum that describes it. There's also a gift shop with some fun things in it if you are looking for unique presents for anyone.

I recently had the chance to visit the Detroit Institute of Arts. The museum is a great balance…read morebetween being expansive and still manageable. You can easily spend a few hours here without feeling overwhelmed. What stood out most was the diversity of the collection. From classic European paintings to modern and contemporary works, there's something for every kind of art lover. The layout of the museum is intuitive, and I appreciated how easy it was to move between galleries without getting lost. Staff were friendly and helpful without being intrusive, and the overall atmosphere felt relaxed rather than stuffy. Overall, I'd highly recommend the Detroit Institute of Arts to anyone visiting Detroit or even locals who haven't been in a while. It's a thoughtfully curated, enriching experience that feels both accessible and inspiring.

I wished I paid attention to the KIND of museum it was. I grew up with a father who was a professor…read morewho taught art history. I know my way around art and their time periods. Needless to say I have some periods I detest. This museum filled that RAGE BAITING once again. Do not get me wrong, I appreciate these time periods and why they exist, the influences we have today are a result FROM these movements. I was hoping for some more recent movements of the 1920's to the 1950's. Detroit is a beautiful city, if you know where to look and where to see. A huge amount of art deco and mid century designs galore. Too bad this city needs to move it around/away to make room for the new wave of living in Detroit. I'm just glad there was an outfit of art in this city. Not my to liking but I did feel my dad surrounding me again was a nice memory...

We love coming to the Trenton Street fair. It's a summertime tradition. We like getting all the…read moretreats to eat charm and then see what all the local artisans have to offer! It goes on for 3 days, come check it out!

Welcome to the family owned Three Cedars Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze! Three Cedars Farm was a…read moregreat place for a sorority outing! We reserved Bonfire No. 7 for a perfect fall night for four hours. Three Cedars Farm is definitely an attraction in Northville complete with bonfires, hayrides, a corn maze, and of course apple cider and donuts! The bonfire was a great spot to hang out, put up a tent, grill some burgers and hot dogs and make s'mores. The staff periodically would come by on a cart to drop off more wood. The hayride was a nice short ride from the front of the farm to the back of the farm where the corn maze is located. Tip: I recommend that you bring flashlights and/or lanterns for when the sun goes down to enjoy your bonfire area. There is no light in the corn maze and you will resort to using the flashlight on your phone to try to find the Christmas tree stations in the maze. Don't forget to keep track on the corn maze postcards to turn in at the Donut Hut to be entered into a drawing. The only drawback are teenagers hiding in the corn maze jumping out at people in the dark. I hope no one gets hurt and this continues to be a place for adults and children alike. Also note the Donut Hut closes at 8pm although we were at the bonfire until 10pm. So get your share of cider and donuts early. I think the value of experiencing fresh donuts with hot apple cider sitting around the bonfire was perfect and worth every penny. I would like to go back next fall. Their current attraction is The Country Store complete with photos with Mr. & Mrs. Clause in Santaland for a limited time.

Three Cedars Farm was voted #5 in this year's Vote 4 the Best in the cider mill category, and…read morehonestly, I am a bit baffled. First, this place seems very geared towards kids. Being here during the week was a blessing, as I could observe the almost Disney like nature of the farm. It's like a smaller version of Canterbury Village lol. While the service was very good, their apple cider is probably the worst I've ever tried. Too much like apple juice, lacking in flavor. However, their caramel apple? 20/10 legit the best caramel apple I've every tried, so fresh! They don't try to thwart the bees in the cute seating area, so I had to melt in my car to finish the apple. I'm surprised having lived in Canton for many years I never heard of Three Cedars, and now I am not surprised at all. If you do find yourself here, get a caramel apple!

Right behind CCS in Peck Park, Walk in Movies provides excellent times with cult classics with your…read morefriends in downtown Detroit. this is a great "hidden" feature of the big city, and relies a lot of word-of-mouth. Definitely keep an eye on the always-current MySpace because the event is not planned very far in advance. Usually the movies start a few minutes after dusk, with the screen set up and a few blankets out at sunset. The first movie tends to be a "family friendly" feature followed by a more mature feature. The first one of this season featured cult classics "The Neverending Story" and "The Apple". Past movies include: -Shampoo -Carmen: The Hip-Hopera -Creepshow (with a different live band providing score for each chapter) -E.T. -How to Draw a Bunny -Fritz Lang's Siegfried (with Darling Imperial providing score) -Jayne Mansfield double-feature "The Girl Can't Help It" and "Dog Eat Dog"

Grab a blanket, load a picnic basket with beer and snacks and take a trip to Detroit's Peck Park to…read morecheck out Walk-In Movies. Located in the Wayne State University area, this is a must for anyone looking to experience something uniquely Detroit. I first heard about Walk-In Movies when my boyfriend's band wrote an original score and performed while Fritz Lang's Siegfred was projected onto a gigantic screen. Not always a band to play an original score, Walk-In Movies has offered some fantastic films like a Jayne Mansfield double feature. Movies start at dusk and the crowd is always friendly and willing to share their popcorn and other goodies. Check out the myspace page for more information.

The Canton Historical Museum has a lot of potential. It is located in a one room school house on…read morethe grounds of the Canton Charter Township government complex. The materials they have displayed are few. Many of the items are from the later part of the time period that the schoolhouse served. The interpretive items are interesting but the materials associated with them are very short or non-existent. There didn't seem to be too many programs associated with the schoolhouse either. I had waited some time to be able to get into the venue because the hours are limited. I was rather disappointed by the offering and I will visit again in the future to see what has been added and changed. The area has a very rich historical perspective to draw from and I hope to see more that incorporated in the future.

Being the history buffs my son and I are, we decided to make a visit to the Canton Historical…read moreMuseum. It is situated right in front of Canton's Municipal Buildings, in an old one room schoolhouse. It is small, so we expected to spend 15-20 minutes tops, but it was very interesting, we spent close to an hour there! The volunteer was very welcoming, explaining the history and exhibits to us, even letting my little ones ring the old school bell, which they really enjoyed. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. The exhibits change every few months to my understanding, so we'll definitely be back!