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Detroit Itineraries
- Automotive Itinerary
- Downtown Detroit
- Western Suburbs
- African American Heritage
Morning
No surprise, Detroit is rife with entertainment and cultural offerings for car nuts. In Dearborn you can visit both the Automotive Hall of Fame, a 25,000 square-foot museum honoring the pioneers and innovators of the auto industry, and The Henry Ford, adjacent to AHF. Founded by Henry Ford, this vast "history attraction" is also the starting point for tours of the Ford Rouge Factory Tour a fascinating interactive look at the history of this modernized 80-year-old auto plant and a tour of the final assembly area where Ford F-150s are made today.
Before you head out of Dearborn, see how Henry Ford himself lived with a tour of his former home, Henry Ford Estate.
Afternoon
Take a cruise north to visit the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, a beautiful 55,000-square-feet building of polished red granite and black glass at the edge of DaimlerChrysler's North American headquarters. The museum houses the company's vehicle collection, as well as historical photographs, advertisements and video footage.
No matter when you're in town, you're sure to stumble on a car-centered event, and the granddaddy of them all is the Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise, which is officially held on the third Saturday of August but is practically turning into a summer-long event. Another popular one is Cruisin' Gratiot in Eastpointe, a week-long June celebration that culminates in a day-long cruise. Also in Macomb County, downtown Mount Clemens has an active cruise night every Wednesday in the summer.
In the winter, check out Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center or the Rock Financial Showplace, both of which frequently host car shows and expos.
If seeing all of these cars gets you jonesing for a spin, head east to Kart2Kart and satisfy your own need for speed with the best indoor go-carting around.
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