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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, 30 April 2018 14:46

Sloan Museum of Discovery

Four all-new interactive galleries feature hands-on science and history in the new Sloan Museum of Discovery, opened July 2022. History Gallery and Durant Vehicle Gallery…
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Monday, 30 April 2018 15:17

Ypsilanti Historical Museum

Visit our Museum and Archives to learn about the history of people and places in and around the City of Ypsilanti.
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Monday, 30 April 2018 19:50

Applewood Estate Gardens

Visit the gardens that surround the former home of C.S. Mott. Mott was a major figure in the development of General Motors. During your trip here,…
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Monday, 30 April 2018 21:10

Mystery Hill

One of many stops along the U.S. 12 route winding through Michigan's famed Irish Hills region, Mystery Hill is one of the many trick houses…
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Monday, 30 April 2018 21:23

Woldumar Nature Center

The "Woldumar" mansion was built in 1930 by auto legend R. E. Olds for his daughter Gladys Olds Anderson. In 1966, Anderson donated 120 acres…
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Tuesday, 01 May 2018 12:49

Arab American National Museum

Arab Americans in southeast Michigan have a lengthy relationship with the automotive industry. The Arab American National Museum (AANM) in Dearborn, MI, is the first…
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Tuesday, 01 May 2018 13:24

Atlas Drop Forge, 1913

Wayside Exhibit Program (corner Washington and Mt. Hope) Incorporated almost simultaneously with Michigan Screw, Atlas was also run by R.E. Olds, President, and first located…
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Tuesday, 01 May 2018 13:27

Auto Body

Wayside Exhibit Program (corner of Turner and Grand River) RREO would also take over the Duplex truck factory, at Washington and Mt. Hope (next to…
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Tuesday, 01 May 2018 16:38

Automotive Hall of Fame

Meet "the Driving Spirit" as he leads you on an interactive journey and introduces you to many of the auto industry's celebrated entrepreneurs, visionaries and…
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Tuesday, 01 May 2018 16:59

Belle Isle State Park

Drive around this uniquely urban island park located in the Detroit River. Enjoy an amazing view of both the river and the Canadian shoreline. Over…
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