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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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Monday, 17 February 2020 14:46

The Power of Water at the Mill Pond Dam

In 1838 the Clark brothers built the original dam to hold Clinton River water to a depth of 22 feet, producing the mill pond and…

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Monday, 17 February 2020 14:53

Tractor Tests and Training at Deer Lake Hills Farm

Over 500 acres of land at the far end of Deer Lake were once owned by Ford Motor Company. Deer Lake Hills Farm opened in…

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Monday, 17 February 2020 14:58

Beginings of Pontiac

The Clinton River had Native American trails along side it which made traveling here easier for early communities. In the early years, after the War…

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Monday, 17 February 2020 15:09

GM's Milford Proving Grounds

Milford held the key for new automobiles being tested in the countryside. General Motors first dedicated proving ground was on 1,125 acres of farmland that…

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Monday, 17 February 2020 15:16

Woodward Avenue: A True Original

Built along the Native American Saginaw Trail, Woodward Avenue in the 1800s was the most important pathway of growth between Detroit and the inland settlement…

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Monday, 17 February 2020 15:22

The Great Escape: Traveling to Sylvan Lake

As trolleys and automobiles appeared, it was easier for folks to enjoy distant places and the world became bigger for them. In the early 1890s,…

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Monday, 17 February 2020 16:00

Outdoor Attractions on the Shores of Sylvan Lake

Sylvan Lake's name means "wooded shady lake" for its unique natural beauty. In the 1940s marshy lakefront property on the south side of the lake…

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Monday, 17 February 2020 16:33

Serving Oakland County

Founded in 1913, the Road Commission for Oakland County does it all from managing traffic to maintaining roads and bridges throughout the county. Since then,…

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Monday, 17 February 2020 16:38

Pine Lake County Club

The Pine Lake Country Club began as a treasured restic destination for Automobile Club of Detroit road tours in the early 1900s. By 1910, several…

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Monday, 17 February 2020 16:43

Woodward Culture

Roadside culture still flourishes and culminates with the spectacular Woodward Dream Cruise. The route is a straight path but the stories that you can find…

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