The Ford Barn

39portlander · 10-15-2013, 08:16 PM

Flying out early thurs. and back on sunday. Any fordbarners with some other tidbits for some good points of interest needed.

In Dearborn will be checking out the automotive hall of fame, The Henry Ford/greenfield village and Rouge factory tour.

Other priority is the Gilmore car museum and the new Model A museum, rounding out with the model T heritage complex. Probably work up a thirst and need to take a few brewery tours

Lawson Cox · 10-15-2013, 08:57 PM

You cannot do way that you will be able to do that on basically a weekend tour. To do them justice, you will need a day at each place, and you still won't be able to do it. I have been through all of them and it took a full day at each.

flatheadfan · 10-16-2013, 01:54 AM

I agree with Lawson. There is just too much to see for the time you have available. Incidentally, the Gilmore complex is a long way from Dearborn (probably about 150 miles) and is off the beaten path but is well worth the effort.

Tom

mike42 · 10-16-2013, 03:28 AM

2.5 hours from Dearborn. It's near battle creek. Then a good 45 minutes off I 94 to Hickory Corners. Just got back. It's beautiful there now with Fall colors.

39portlander · 10-16-2013, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mike42

2.5 hours from Dearborn. It's near battle creek. Then a good 45 minutes off I 94 to Hickory Corners. Just got back. It's beautiful there now with Fall colors.

Thanks Mike, our flight gets in 9:30am and had planned to hit the Gilmore/ModelA museum first thing. Nice to know the foliage is peaking, the wife will like that.

JM 35 Sedan · 10-16-2013, 07:02 AM

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I agree with others, you need to spend more time there to see those attractions. Some other things or places to consider are....the Benson Research Center, Henry and Edsel Ford Estates.
When my son and I made that trip several years ago, he went on-line and found the best barbeque restaurant in Detroit that we have ever eaten at. Of course I can't remember the name now but it started with an S. Maybe someone else will know the full name. We still talk about getting back there for another BBQ dinner. The place did not look like much on the outside, but things were really good on the inside.

31chevy · 10-16-2013, 07:06 AM

Gilmore is well worth seeing, try not to miss it.
Gary.

old Tom · 10-16-2013, 08:25 AM

Check out our FH dragster at the HF museum

10-15-2013, 08:16 PM	#1
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 1,996	Michigan bound... Flying out early thurs. and back on sunday. Any fordbarners with some other tidbits for some good points of interest needed. In Dearborn will be checking out the automotive hall of fame, The Henry Ford/greenfield village and Rouge factory tour. Other priority is the Gilmore car museum and the new Model A museum, rounding out with the model T heritage complex. Probably work up a thirst and need to take a few brewery tours

10-15-2013, 08:57 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Michigan bound... You cannot do way that you will be able to do that on basically a weekend tour. To do them justice, you will need a day at each place, and you still won't be able to do it. I have been through all of them and it took a full day at each. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

10-16-2013, 01:54 AM	#3
flatheadfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,218	Re: Michigan bound... I agree with Lawson. There is just too much to see for the time you have available. Incidentally, the Gilmore complex is a long way from Dearborn (probably about 150 miles) and is off the beaten path but is well worth the effort. Tom

10-16-2013, 03:28 AM	#4
mike42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gaylord, Michigan Posts: 1,605	Re: Michigan bound... 2.5 hours from Dearborn. It's near battle creek. Then a good 45 minutes off I 94 to Hickory Corners. Just got back. It's beautiful there now with Fall colors.

10-16-2013, 07:02 AM	#6
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Michigan bound... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I agree with others, you need to spend more time there to see those attractions. Some other things or places to consider are....the Benson Research Center, Henry and Edsel Ford Estates. When my son and I made that trip several years ago, he went on-line and found the best barbeque restaurant in Detroit that we have ever eaten at. Of course I can't remember the name now but it started with an S. Maybe someone else will know the full name. We still talk about getting back there for another BBQ dinner. The place did not look like much on the outside, but things were really good on the inside. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

10-16-2013, 07:06 AM	#7
31chevy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lake City Mi. Posts: 807	Re: Michigan bound... Gilmore is well worth seeing, try not to miss it. Gary.

10-16-2013, 08:25 AM	#8
old Tom Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 195	Re: Michigan bound... Check out our FH dragster at the HF museum