Detroit Michigan Fun Family Vacation

by Susy
(Virginia)

No one thinks of going to Detroit, Michigan for rest and relaxation, but one of the most interesting places to go for a fun family vacation is the Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum complex, which is in nearby Dearborn.

This sprawling development is a tribute to the bygone era American history of the 18th and 19th centuries. Historic homes, cabins, farms and other structures from all over the United States have been relocated or rebuilt on the grounds of Greenfield Village, including a recreation of Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park workshop.

You can also see the home of the Wright Brothers, the courthouse where Abraham Lincoln practiced law and even take a ride in a Model-T car. The small-town feel of the complex provides visitors with an opportunity to see how life was like back in the early days of our country, with demonstrations of the lost art of blacksmithing, typesetting, glass blowing, sheep shearing, and even 1860s-era baseball games with period rules.

Hungry for a bite to eat? Head over to one of the cafes, where you can order from an authentic 1850s menu! The adjacent Henry Ford Museum is a tribute to imagination and innovation, with exhibits spanning transportation, home arts and historical artifacts. Suitable for all ages, this unlikely vacation destination is one of American’s best-kept secrets.

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