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Dearborn is a city of about 110,000 people just west of Detroit, best known as the hometown of Henry Ford and the headquarters of the Ford Motor Company. Ford was born on a farm here in 1863, and his company's River Rouge Complex, once the largest industrial site in the world, still builds trucks on the city's edge.
Dearborn's star attraction is The Henry Ford, one of the largest history museums in the country. The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation displays the Rosa Parks bus, the limousine in which John F. Kennedy was assassinated, and the Wright brothers' workshop, while Greenfield Village, an open-air museum, brings together Thomas Edison's Menlo Park laboratory, the Wright Cycle Shop and dozens of other historic buildings. Ford Rouge Factory Tours let visitors watch trucks being built.
Dearborn also has the largest Arab American community in the United States, and the Arab American National Museum tells the story of Arab immigrants. Warren Avenue and Michigan Avenue are lined with Lebanese, Yemeni and Iraqi restaurants and bakeries, and Fair Lane, Henry Ford's estate, is open for tours.
Major museum of American history and technology, with the Rosa Parks bus, the limousine of President Kennedy, early cars, airplanes, locomotives and the Dymaxion House. It can easily fill a whole day. Buy a combo ticket with Greenfield Village, and come early to beat school groups.
Tour of Ford's Rouge complex where visitors watch the F-150 being assembled from an elevated walkway, see films on the factory's history and view the large living roof. Buses leave from the Henry Ford museum. Check if the line is running on your day, as production pauses can happen.
First museum in the country devoted to Arab American history and culture, with exhibits on immigration, family stories, famous Arab Americans and art. It also hosts films, concerts and festivals. Plan about two hours, then eat at one of the many Middle Eastern restaurants nearby.
Local history museum based in historic buildings of the Detroit Arsenal at Dearbornville, including the 1830s Commandant's Quarters. Exhibits cover early settlement, the arsenal and Dearborn's growth. Admission is free, but hours are limited, so check before visiting.
Outdoor history museum with more than 80 historic buildings, including Thomas Edison's Menlo Park laboratory and the Wright brothers' cycle shop. Visitors ride Model Ts, a steam train and a carousel. It is seasonal, so check dates, and wear comfortable shoes for the large grounds.
Estate of Henry and Clara Ford on the Rouge River, completed in 1915, with a large stone house, powerhouse and landscaped grounds. Tours show how the Fords lived and the home's own power plant. Check the tour schedule, and walk the riverside grounds and gardens.
Colonial-style hotel built by Henry Ford in 1931 across from the old Ford Airport, often called one of the first airport hotels. It has historic guest rooms, restaurants and gardens. Stop for a meal or drink even if not staying, and walk around the replica colonial homes.
One of the largest mosques in North America, a domed building with twin minarets on Ford Road, opened in 2005. Visitors can arrange tours to learn about Islam and the local community. Dress modestly, women should cover their hair, and contact the center ahead for a tour.
East Dearborn's main street of Arab American businesses, packed with Lebanese, Yemeni and Iraqi restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores and hookah lounges. It is one of the best places in Michigan for Middle Eastern food. Try a bakery for sweets and grab shawarma for a quick, cheap meal.
Greenway along the Rouge River with a trail linking the area near the Henry Ford museum to Fair Lane and parks along the way. It passes woods and restored river banks. Use it for a walk or bike ride between attractions, and watch for herons along the water.
Wooded city park in west Dearborn along the Rouge River, with trails, picnic shelters, playgrounds and sports fields. It is a calm green space close to the shops and restaurants of west Dearborn. Combine a walk here with a meal on Michigan Avenue nearby.
Large enclosed shopping mall in Dearborn with department stores, specialty shops, a food court and a movie theater. It is close to the Henry Ford museum and Fair Lane. It is handy for shopping or a meal break on a rainy day between Dearborn's attractions.
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