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.

I'm a bit surprised it has taken me this long to review this museum; it is one of my favorite…read moreplaces in Michigan. I also bring out-of-town guests here, sharing the numerous exhibits with pride. American innovation is the focus of this museum, and the number of exhibits clearly demonstrates the cleverness and ingenuity of Americans. Of course, in Michigan, hundreds of vehicles were on display - from stable coaches, to the first Fords (and other nameplates), to the race cars of today. However, innovation was not limited to "things on wheels". Today, I saw the futuristic Dymaxion home designed by Buckminster Fuller. It was conceived for factory production (after WWII) and included modern kitchen appliances such as a dishwasher. What impressed me was how he designed a system to collect and then recycle rainwater for non-potable uses (washing clothes). Other home-related innovations, outside of the Dymaxion home, were home entertainment. There was also a display of chairs - I honestly don't know how they relate to innovation. I was here specifically to see the Da Vinci exhibit, the inventions from his codex, imagined in wood. Some displays (but not all) allowed guests to take a hands-on approach. It is incredible to see not only the diversity of his thinking but also how it has influenced products today. After seeing just a fraction of his thinking, I am inspired to continue reading Walter Isaacson's biography, which I really should have completed before coming here. Another exhibit of note is Mathematica, an interactive math display designed by Charles and Ray Eames (yes, those Eames). I love math, so I loved their explanation of "random walk", probability/ bell curve, and even the multiplication tables. This time, I did not spend that much time on the aircrafts nor the train - I got to save something for my next visit. Based on the throngs of people here today, I am not the only one who enjoys seeing the treasures at this museum.

During our week of training at the Dearborn Inn, our organization scheduled Tuesday night's dinner…read moreat the Henry Ford Museum of American of Innovation. The museum's displays are AWESOME! From stage coaches, locomotives, and cars; to that glass gallery that captured my attention for 30 minutes. We were there for three hours and I probably experienced half of the exhibits. By the way, the food and Servers was EXCEPTIONAL!!!

I've lived in Romulus for 2 years and I still love it, I live by the airport and it's wonderful I…read moredon't really hear the planes quite neighborhood we all help each other

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.

Like the place. Comfy seats. Good sound. Picture quality was absolutely horrendous.......read more

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!

Halloween fest at the Wilson Barn is so much fun, offering a wide variety of things to do for kids…read moreand adults. Pony rides are a big attraction as well as the hayride, bounce house and petting farm where the kids can feed little piggies, Goat and a sheep. The pumpkins are some of the best in town with great size, color and decent prices. On the weekends there is cider and donuts, art vendors, A face painter, and a really fun haunted stroll through the bottom of the barn that's great for young kids and big kids alike. A big thumbs if you're looking for a fun thing to do with your kids at the beautiful historic Wilson Barn site.

Beautiful historic buildings. Library well organized and park nearby. Had a good time looking…read morearound.

Great spot for a photoshoot! Our photographer choose this spot and we reluctantly complied. It was…read moreamazing here! Inside and out, there was an impressive amount of spots to take pictures and they all turned out so perfectly and beautiful!

Wow this place- Eloise- we finally got to check it out. I'm glad we went for the haunted houses!!…read moreIt was amazing- they were the longest and coolest ones I've ever walked through. They utilized the hospital in most of the attraction, which made the whole experience even more creepy! I went for a private event, but it opened this weekend. I recommend everyone to go check out this historical site. So much has happened here in the past, you can feel the grounds energy as you pull into the parking lot. Looking up at those old windows, you can just feel someone or something peering from one! Go check out Eloise Asylum! The best haunted attraction in the state of Michigan!

This Haunted Building/House was the longest one I ever walked through with many freights and lots…read moreanimated monsters or zombies. Just when you exit the building you think your done but you down to the basement of the building and it was just as long as the first floor was. Definitely worth the money you spend. Also waiting in line for the second half there were people dressed in costume trying to scare you. But you can get them to do a selfie. I do think the exit out the back way needs to be lit up more and more direction as how to exit once you're out of the parking lot. I went there for an "Elite" yelp event which also had food and drinks. You also saw a lot of characters in the main area in which had no issue. It was a great event! Hope you like it too. There were many local businesses'.

Such a beautiful and elegant mosque. We attended Friday prayer. It was so packed! The wash rooms…read moreare so clean and a big area in the womens to make wudu. There is plenty of parking around the back and front. I just love this mosque so much. So peaceful and welcoming. Definitely check them out and follow @halalgirldetroit for more on Instagram

Alhamdulilah, very beautiful mosque. However, it was a very sad when I travelled with my family…read moreduring the month of Ramadan and they don't serve Iftar. It's a historic landmark and representing the Muslim community in the USA and it is the largest mosque in the country. I'm very disappointed that I Ramadan, Iftar and Maghreb is not celebrated there.