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Welcome to MotorCities National Heritage Area (MotorCities), where you can Experience Everything Automotive! We invite you to join us as we take a drive down memory lane, gaze into the future and share with you an amazing automotive journey.

Pull out a calendar, road map and pen, and let the fun begin! We invite you to browse the many wonderful automotive museums, homes and gardens, tours and sporting events located in MotorCities and plot your path through the heart of the American automotive industry. If you need help, we're ready to jump in! Whether your visit lasts a few hours or a few days, you are guaranteed an exciting variety of places to see and things to do.

With over 100 sites and experiences waiting to be explored, go ahead and choose your category of interest - and get ready to Experience Everything Automotive!

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Tuesday, 12 June 2018 18:20

Lansing's Labor Holiday UAW Action

In June of 1937, Lansing's United Auto Workers Local 182 decided to follow Flint's example with a sit down strike for workers rights. In support…
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Tuesday, 12 June 2018 18:24

Kettering University Archives

Now a part of Kettering University, this 30-year-old Industrial History Collection began with the acquisition of William C. Durant's Collection. The noncirculating library has photographic…
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Tuesday, 12 June 2018 18:28

Kalamazoo Valley Museum

A hands-on museum geared toward children and families, the Kalamazoo Valley Museum also preserves local history and the region's automotive past within its special collections.…
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Tuesday, 12 June 2018 18:40

Kalamazoo Speedway

Move out the cows and move in the cars- an interesting beginning to this track's history in 1949! Today, Super Late models, Limited Late models,…
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Tuesday, 12 June 2018 18:46

Irish Hills Twin Towers

This is a private property but there is a parking area where the towers can be seen and photographed. Once upon a time, there was…
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Tuesday, 12 June 2018 19:18

Irish Hills Dairy Bar

People come from miles around to enjoy the summertime treats and food offered at the Dairy Bar. In operation since 1952, this is a great…
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Tuesday, 12 June 2018 19:25

Ideal

The first Ideal was at 504 S. Hosmer, then relocated as Original in 1912 and moved to 704 E. Kalamazoo. The company started by making…
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The I-496 "Olds Freeway" being built reflected the nation's trend of people moving away from the bustling city and settling down into the heart of…
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Tuesday, 12 June 2018 19:56

Historic Fort Wayne

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Tuesday, 12 June 2018 20:02

Hidden Lake Gardens

With miles of hiking trails awaiting guest, this facility is tucked around the beautiful Hidden Lake in the southern Irish Hills. The Hidden Lake Gardens…
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