If you’re planning on just half a day exploring the Henry Ford, Greenfield Village, and the Ford Rouge Factory Tour, you’ll want to choose just one as there is so much to see. If you want to extend your trip, all three are definitely worth visiting.
With 250 acres to explore, there is so much to see and do at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. Of course, cars are an essential part of the museum but so are planes, space, trains, electricity, and more.
Lunch Options: Plum Market Kitchen, Lamy’s Dinner
Step back in time at Greenfield Village. Walk through the seven historic districts, ride in a Model T, step into Edison’s lab, and discover the work of the Wright Brothers. Check out working farms and talk to era actors to get a true sense of what life was like in the past. Ride on a real steam locomotive and get to see the only operating roundhouse in the entire midwest. There are so many authentic, historical buildings and items that were moved to Dearborn to create Greenfield Village.
Lunch and Snack Options: A Taste of History, Eagle Tavern, Sir John Bennett Sweet Shop, and Frozen Custard.
Ford Rouge Factory Tour
See American innovation and design in this in-depth and entertaining manufacturing experience. See how America’s most iconic truck is made, the F-150, or go back in time in the legacy theater to learn where it all began.
If you have a Ford-themed day, why not grab a burger from Ford’s Garage? Try the American Standard or the Model A. Ford’s Garage also has an extensive craft beer selection featuring many Michigan breweries. Look at all the details while there, from gas pumps and cars outside to cars inside, tire sinks, gas can urinals, car part door handles, and more.
Dearborn is known for more than just Henry Ford and the auto industry. It’s beginning to make a name for itself in the brewery world. Check out Dearborn’s first brewery and try Kolsch Comfort, SumTam Lotion Gose, or Modle IP “A”.
Downey Brewing Company is a brewhouse and place to gather. Check out their weekly events like yoga, craft and draft, bike rides, and trivia. Some favorite drafts include Hefe Bravo, Zomberries, and Hooligan.
The atmosphere of a 1920s bank building pared with global fusion cuisine makes for a perfect dinner choice. Try the Seafood Ceviche, Mint 29 Lamb Lollipop, Chilean Seabass, or Dissembled Salad.
Start your Detroit Brew Trail adventure in Wayne County and discover so much more along the way. Step back in time to find history makers of the past or step out into the innovations of new chefs, brewmasters, and creatives in the many restaurants, shops, and breweries in the area.
After being wowed by Wayne County, Michigan, make plans for the rest of the Detroit Brew Trail. Special itineraries for stops in Macomb County, Downtown Detroit, and Oakland County will take you to some of the best places in Metro Detroit and the entire state of Michigan.
