Dearborn Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 Lots of things to see, good food, good economic opportunities 


Con

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 Tons of traffic 


In a nutshell

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 A great place to see history come alive. 

 

Explore Dearborn

Things to Do  

Driving America

Driving America, Dearborn

 Yaqui Says:  Centered around an unparalleled collection of historically significant vehicles, this remarkable mix of authentic artifacts, digital media, interactive play and personal accounts focuses on the enormous influence the automobile has had on American culture—from the automotive... 

Hero's of the Sky~Wright Flyer

Hero's of the Sky~Wright Flyer, Dearborn

 Yaqui Says:  1903 Wright Flyer Dimensions: Length = 21' 1"Wingspan = 40' 4"Weight (plane only) = 605 lbs.Its maximum speed was 9.9 mph, and the farthest it flew was 852 feet.Orville and Wilbur Wright built the original Wright Flyer at their bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio, for approximately... 

Your Place in Time

Your Place in Time, Dearborn

 Yaqui Says:  This exhibit is dedicated to the experiences of 5 the generations by exploring the development of infrastructures and changes in technologies that continued throughout the century. Five modular walls, representing a chronological continuum include historical timelines,... 

IMAX Theatre

IMAX Theatre, Dearborn

 Yaqui Says:  If you have time, try out their IMAX theatre. IMAX motion picture projection system, invented and developed by Imax Corporation, is the finest motion picture projection system in the world. Images of unsurpassed size, clarity, and impact, enhanced by a superb... 

Ford Rouge Factory Tour

Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Dearborn

 Yaqui Says:  Ford Rouge Factory Tour is a wonderful self-guided five-part tour that includes: Legacy Theater ( triumphs and tragedies surrounding the Rouge), Art of Manufacturing Theater( multi-sensory theater experience including a 360-degree look at how automobiles are made),... 

Railroad Junction

Railroad Junction, Dearborn

 Yaqui Says:  The steam-powered rail line and an 1800s small-town train depot take you inside the great history of railroading, paired with the chance to investigate the only working late 19th-century roundhouse in the Midwest.Places to visit in this district: Detroit, Toledo & Milwaukee... 

Greenfield Village

Greenfield Village, Dearborn

 Yaqui Says:  Make some time to stroll down main street and encounter a bustling place of automobiles and carriages, events and amusements. Discover the center of community and commerce from the J. R. Jones General Store and Mrs. Cohen's Millinery to the Logan County Courthouse brimming... 

Liberty & Jutice for All

Liberty & Jutice for All, Dearborn

 Yaqui Says:  With Liberty and Justice for All exhibits focuses upon four key transformative moments in the American quest for freedom: the Revolutionary Era, the Antislavery Movement and Civil War Era, the Woman’s Suffrage Movement and the Civil Rights Movement. It highlights the people... 

Presidential Limousines

Presidential Limousines, Dearborn

 Yaqui Says:  Reagan Presidential Limousine 1972On March 30, 1981, Ronald Reagan took refuge in this limousine's interior to escape would-be assassin John Hinkley's gunfire. Going into service under President Nixon, it is also the car in which President Ford was riding when an attempt was... 

Dymaxion House

Dymaxion House, Dearborn

 Yaqui Says:  The visionary architecture of R. Buckminster Fuller. Take a personal tour through "the house of the future." This extraordinary dwelling was designed to be the strongest, lightest and most cost-effective housing ever built. Restored to its original 1946 condition, its the... 

Made in America~Gothic Steam Engine

Made in America~Gothic Steam Engine, Dearborn

 Yaqui Says:  Installed at the Tatham Brothers Lead Works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this 30 foot tall 50 ton engine drove machinery used to make lead products such as pipe and sheet flashing. It operated from 1857 until 1930, when it was donated to the museum by John T. Lewis & Co.... 

Hotels  

Restaurants  

Wienermobile Café: Mobile Hot Dog~

Wienermobile Café: Mobile Hot Dog~, Dearborn

 Yaqui Says:  How many ways can you make a hot dog? Come experience some of the country’s favorite concoctions and see the wacky, iconic mobile this cafe was named for. Cafeteria style. Museum admission is required.Open January 1-April 1Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11:00am-4:00pmApril... 

Lamy’s Diner: Step back in time~

Lamy’s Diner: Step back in time~, Dearborn

 Yaqui Says:  Step back in time and enjoy simple diner fare, coffee and soft drinks. Hop on a stool, grab a booth or enjoy the patio. Museum admission is required. Now OpenMonday-Sunday, 9:30am-5:00pm 

Transportation  

Weiser Railroad

Weiser Railroad, Dearborn

 Yaqui Says:  Enjoy a old fashion train ride pulled by one of our historic steam or diesel locomotives. Travel the three-mile route with opportunities to get on and off at key stops throughout the Village. This is a great way for those who may have difficulty walking long distances, as... 

Greenfield Village Shuttle

Greenfield Village Shuttle, Dearborn

 Yaqui Says:  Hop aboard another type of mode of transportation. The villages teams of horses will take you to different areas of the village.20900 Oakwood Blvd Dearborn, MI 48121 

1931 Ford Model AA Bus

1931 Ford Model AA Bus, Dearborn

 Yaqui Says:  Hop aboard a vintage Model AA bus. It will pick you up and drops you off at designated stops throughout Greenfield Village.20900 Oakwood Blvd Dearborn, MI 48121 

Shopping  

Dearborn Music: for all the music lovers
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Dearborn Music is one of the best places to go for whatever your ears desire. New and used CDs are sold here, as well as cassettes. You will also find posters, videos and other accessories as well. You can also sell back your used CD's, usually for $3 a piece in cash or $4 a piece in store credit. Be sure to check out the entire section in the back, solely specializing in classical!

What to buy: The used CDs are my favorite; you can find just about anything you're looking for, and the prices can't be beat.

What to pay: Usual prices for CDs are what you'll be paying, but in the used section you may find some great deals.

Written Dec 15, 2005

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Warnings and Dangers  

a bit risky
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The national crime statistics for Dearborn, MI indicate that it is above average risk for violent crimes and average for non-violent crimes. In recent years, rapes and robberies have increased substantially; arsons are up and robberies are down.
The 70 sex offenders registered in Dearborn, MI can be seen at the website below.

Use good, safe practices when on vacation here. Lock your car doors. Keep your cash and valuables out of sight. Don't go out alone late at night or into unfamiliar neighhoods. Ask the motel staff if there are areas that tourists should avoid.

Updated Apr 17, 2007

Website: http://www.city-data.com/so/so-Dearborn-Michigan.html

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Off The Beaten Path  

cool down
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You are on vacation in Detroit. It is summer. It is blisteringly hot.

So take the kids and drive to Dearborn IceSkate Center.
Year round frigid temperatures. Skate rentals in just your size.
After an hour in here, you will be able to stand the sweltering heat outside at least until the sun goes down.

easy to get to: 14900 Ford Rd
I-94 to Dearborn exit, go north on Wyoming Avenue about one block and connect to Ford Road. Go west on Ford Road. near the Ford Woods Park you will see the skate hall.

Updated Apr 17, 2007

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Favorites  

Be prepared to speak...
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elmasri 227 reviews

Favorite thing: Be prepared to speak arabic...
I went to visit family and I couldn't believe that I travelled all the way across the seas, to the wrong side may I add, to speak and listen only arabic.

Fondest memory: The houses. They were gorgeous.

Written Oct 4, 2002

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