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Ecorse in United States, from Nouth America region, is best know for Specialty Museums. Discover best things to do in Ecorse with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. The Henry Ford
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Trace the history of the auto and our fascination with it along with other American inventions through the staggering collection of Henry Fords estate, which includes such memorabilia as the chair Abraham Lincoln sat in when he was assassinated and the limo in which John F. Kennedy was shot.
Reviewed By lanceo53
Named for its founder, the automobile industrialist Henry Ford, and based on his efforts to preserve items of historical interest and portray the Industrial Revolution, the entire property encompasses homes, machinery, exhibits, and Americana of historically significant items as well as common memorabilia, both of which help to capture the history of life in early America.
Amazing...incredible...fantastic...unbelievable...fabulous...one of the most comprehensive and colossal collections of historical significance a person will every encounter !!!
JUST DO IT...DON'T HESITATE...GO VISIT...!!!!!!
2. Detroit Institute of Arts
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Considered to house one of the best art collections in the United States, the Institute showcases everything from mummies to modern art and African masks to Monets in its outstanding collection of over 65,000 works. Don't miss the General Motors Center for African American Art, a part of the DIA which showcases 400 pieces, in various media, by African American artists.
Reviewed By 547rania - United States
Great place to spend the whole day; esp. now that admission is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland, Macomb counties. Special exhibits do cost extra but they are totally worth it. I recently saw the Monet paintings there. The venue is very well laid out, so it is easy to navigate thru'. The Diego Riviera mural is by far my favorite; I highly recommend taking the audio tour for this area (available at a table off the the mural room)- full of fascinating facts and info, lets one get into Riviera's head (or alternately pull up the description on your phone).
The restaurant and cafe are both very good with excellent choices for snacks, lunches and beverages; albeit a bit pricey. Lots of parking available in the DIA lot off John R. Street parking available in the alley off Farnsworth (in a residential area).
3. Heritage Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By Diane G - Riverview, Michigan
Heritage Park is a nice park in an urban environment that offers a petting zoo, a pond for fishing, and summer concerts on Wednesday evenings, also offers special events throughout the year, nice for families
4. Bacon Memorial District Library
Overall Ratings
5 based on 24 reviews
This is a historic house that was donated to the city for use as a library. The house was built in the late 1800's. The library offers free tours the first Saturday of every month at 10 a.m.
Reviewed By lindao10 - Wyandotte, Mich
The Bacon House is a historic home in Wyandotte, MI. Tours of the home may or may not be available. The library part is in the back, and it's full service - books, movies, computer center. This is convenient - only a half mile from my house! One feature is a table of books that are free, and you can also drop off books you have already read. They also have a room with books for sale, at extremely reasonable prices (used library books are often like brand new!
5. Clever Clues Escape Room
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
The task seems simple: find clues and solve puzzles in 60 minutes to ESCAPE the room. With your adrenaline pumping -- this thrilling race against the clock might be more challenging than you think. Clever Clues is bringing adventure to life in Allen Park. Make us a part of your night out!
Reviewed By Brenda B
Excellent experience! Our "guide" was perfect - good explanations, nudges in the right direction if we needed but only given if we asked, and always just the right clue to get us back on track without giving it away. Highly recommended! Can't wait to try another room here!
6. Greenfield Village
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Dmarkwind - Kansas City, Missouri
Between his greed, the poor working conditions in his factories, and his brutal early union busting efforts, Henry Ford really wasn’t the nicest guy ever. But he showed a lot of foresight in bringing together this collection of buildings and artifacts to preserve history and make them available for public viewing. I do appreciate being able to see the Wright Brothers’ bicycle shop, Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park Laboratory, and the many other historic buildings assembled here from their various original locales. And I appreciate that Ford crossed racial barriers to work with George Washington Carver.
There’s a lot to read and learn here. The village employs an army of folks in period costumes. Between wandering around on our own, we took in a musical program, and saw an interpreter portraying Edison.
We’ve been to several other living history villages including Colonial Williamsburg, The Fortress of Louisbourg in Nova Scotia, Canada, and Heritage Park Historical Village near Calgary, but this location holds a special place because of the five or so times I’ve been to the Detroit area, I’ve visited this place nearly every time, going back to when I was very young.
The last time we were here, we paid for and enjoyed a ride in a Model T, which was a 30-minute tour that provided an overview of the place. I was a little disappointed to find the Model T ride is now just a seven-minute circuit, not a tour, and you have to line up in a cue for your turn. It was still fun, but not what I expected. Seems like there’s been other changes since we were last here more than 10 years ago, including more extensive development of the park’s roads, the addition of more food stands, and development of a whole arts and crafts area showcasing various crafts.
7. Diamond Jack's River Tours
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
For over 20 years the Diamond Jack river boats have cruised the Detroit River to the delight of thousands of passengers who have become loyal fans. Many of our passengers take these boat rides on the upper and lower Detroit River every year, and some even several times a year. Life is different out on the river where you'll see Detroit and Windsor landmarks from a different point of view. Tour Prices Adult tickets: $20.00 Seniors (over 60): $18.00 Children (5-12): $15.00 Children 4 and under ride for free when accompanied by an adult.
Reviewed By ShamrockOne - Fraser, Michigan
This tour boat company offers two different tours from this dock. One goes up the river and the other goes down river past Bob Lo Island. The tour announcers are so knowledgeable about the area. Nice trips.Thank you so much for the kind words Rose. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. Looking forward to seeing you again this Summer!
8. The Guardian Building
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 563 reviews
Reviewed By AmyLynn1980
The Guardian Building simply must been seen with your own two eyes to be believed ... such incredible beauty, grandeur and attention to detail. An Art Deco masterpiece heavily influenced by Aztec styling, built during Detroit's more prosperous times when clearly no expense was spared.
Kudos to anyone involved in ensuring this building is kept up and never allowed to become vacant like so many other beautiful structures in Detroit.
It is well worth spending a few minutes wandering about to check everything out!
9. Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 221 reviews
Museum serves to document, preserve and educate the public on the history, life and culture of African Americans.
Reviewed By Yusuf N - East Lansing, Michigan
The most exciting thing IMO is the journey through the history of the African American People. You get immersed through a realistic journey from the cradle of mankind, to Ancient African cultures with authentic artifacts, then through the slave trade, there is a ship also that accompanies the slave trade portion, then through the underground rail system and colored troops during the civil war errors, to the cultures of the people after slave trade was abolished, to emergence of black activists and evolution of Motown music to current black cultures. It is so realistic and very informative and a great way to learn about a whole new race
10. Arab American National Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
The Arab American National Museum (AANM) is the first and only museum in the United States devoted to Arab American history and culture. Through its interactive hands-on exhibits, the AANM documents and presents the Arab American story. By bringing the voices and faces of Arab Americans to its audiences, the AANM affirms its commitment to dispel the many misconceptions about Arab Americans and other minorities.
Reviewed By BrooksyNJ - South Orange, New Jersey
It's a cultural museum, not a historical museum, so don't expect a lot of detail on the countries of origin or the political, religious or economic reasons for emigration to the U.S. The focus is assimilation, the contributions of Arabs in America, and how individuals with a foot in two worlds (or more) define their ethnic identity -- which is something that everyone, regardless of heritage, can relate to. There was a bilingual guided tour while we were there, and though we didn't join, the speakers seemed very knowledgeable and thoughtful. There's also a great gift shop with a fun sense of humor, library, and rotating exhibitions of contemporary art downstairs. Our visit was probably just over an hour.
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