Museum & Historical Sites: Henry Ford Estate - The Henry Ford Estate is a National Historic Landmark located on the campus of the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Tour the mansion, built at the peak of Henry and Clara Ford's lives, and marvel at the exquisite room carving and the 300-foot underground tunnel. - Walter P. Chrysler Museum - Experience the fascinating story of 20th Century America as told through the advanced automobiles created by some its greatest innovators. Meet the man behind the company, Walter P. Chrysler- an automotive enthusiast who made his mark on America's heritage of innovation and industry. View over 70 extraordinary vehicles on display, from 50's dream cars to modern concept cars. - Edsel & Eleanor Ford House - Situated along Lake St. Clair, the Cotswold-style house of Edsel and Eleanor Ford is a magnificent example of design and craftsmanship. The decor and furnishings of the house reflect the Fords' lifelong love of art in many forms. It represents a remarkable era in Detroit history and a style of living and quality craftsmanship that have all but vanished. - Cranbrook - From tranquil wooded vistas to the detailed architectural elegance of its buildings, Cranbrook's National Historic Landmark campus beckons for exploration. Wander through the museums, pack a lunch and have a picnic near the science museum's reflecting pool. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the seasons on lush nature trails and walk among the sculptures and fountains throughout the campus. - Detroit Institute of Arts - Located in the heart of Detroit's Cultural Center, the DIA is recognized as one of the country's premier art museums with a collection that embodies the scope and depth of human experience, imagination and emotion. With works representing all cultures, hands-on art classes, special exhibitions, films, shopping, dining and more, the Dia helps you master the art of having a good time. - Henry Ford Museum - Located in Dearborn, The Henry Ford Museum houses the historic restorated village of Greenfield, an exciting IMAX Theatre, the Benson Ford Research Center and the Ford Rouge Factory Tour. The Henry Ford Museum is more than a place to encounter the artifacts that have shaped America; it is the place to meet the people and ideas that have fired our imaginations and changed our lives. - Ford Rouge Factory Tour - Witness the celebration of the innovation of manufacturing in America - where history and the future merge. Experience this spectacular new attraction at The Henry Ford Museum! - The Rouge, which opened in 1917, was the world's largest manufacturing facility, set on more than 1,000 acres. Highlights of the Rouge Tour will include a lineup of memorable cars produced at the factory including the 1929 Model A Roadster, the 1956 Thunderbird and the 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup. Two theaters will showcase triumphs and tragedies at the Rouge, as well as a 360-degree look at - how vehicles are made. - Times: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily - Cost: Adults, $14; seniors, $13; children ages 3-12, $10 - Information: (313) 982-6001
Entertainment: Michigan's Adventure and Wild Water Adventure - Twice the fun - 2 parks for the price of 1. Experience the excitement of more than 50 breathtaking rides, including six coasters and drenching water slides. Take a ride on the Timbertown Railway, cruise down Be-Bop Boulevard, ride a prancing pony on the Grand Carousel, or relax as you drift down the Lazy River. There's fun for everyone at Michigan's Adventure and the state's largest water park! - Detroit - Metro Detroit celebrates culture like it built cars in the 70's: in a big way. The Detroit area is home to one of the nation's largest art museums, the biggest museum of African American history and more theater seats than you'll find anywhere outside of NYC. It boasts clubs, casinos, concert venues, restaurants, shopping centers, historical treasures and sports venues- making it one of America's hottest destinations! - Hillberry & Bonselle Theatre - The Hillberry and Bonstelle Theatres are hallmarks of Detroit's cultural institution. The Hillberry Repertory Theatre Company enjoys extraordinary audience support and critical acclaim, performing new and classic dramatic and musical performances throughout the year. The Bonstelle Theatre is celebrating its 100th birthday in the heart of Detroit's theatre district. - Summit on the Park - Summit on the Park is located in the civic complex and hosts many banquets, conferences, weddings and community events. The facility also offers a dance studio, fitness center, racquetball center, aerobics studio, and a leisure pool with 120' water slide and lazy river. Plan your next corporate event at Summit on the Park or bring the entire family for fun and exercise. - Casino Windsor - Experience the thrill of gaming excitement with the latest in slot action and a wide variety of table games. Casino Windsor features five restaurants and live, Vegas-style entertainment. Try your hand at over 3,300 slot machines and your favorite table games, including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Baccarat and Three Card Poker. Step up to non-stop action with friendly dealers who are ready to get you in the game! - MGM Grand Detroit Casino - From the moment you enter MGM Grand Detroit Casino, you're instantly transported to a shimmering world of elegance, excitement and fun. The casino features over 2,400 slot machines, 80 table games, plenty of parking, exceptional restaurants and cocktail bars - open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. - Motor City Casino - Experience the 24-hour thrills of MotorCity Casino, located in downtown Detroit. The casino offers slot machines, table games, top-notch dining, live entertainment, complimentary parking and a full-service, smoke-free gaming floor. MotorCity Casino is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round. It's a world-class casino in the heart of a world-class city! - Greektown Casino - Located in the heart of Detroit's vibrant Greektown District, Greektown Casino was voted Best Casino in the Detroit Press 2003 Readers Poll. The casino boasts six restaurants and a myriad of slot machines and table games, including Roulette, Blackjack and Caribbean Stud. Greektown Casino is the only casino in Detroit that is part of Detroit's People Mover above ground transportation system with stops at many of the convention centers and hotels. - The Woodward Dream Cruise DREAM CRUISE 2004 - Saturday, August 21 The Woodward Dream Cruise, the one-day caravan of vintage cars and exotic vehicles, is an annual rite for Metro Detroit car buffs. The event draws thousands of cruisers each year, and another 1.5 million people are expected to line the 16-mile cruise course between Ferndale and Pontiac to watch the display of vintage muscle cars and other vehicles. A $3 million state road repavement project for Woodward Avenue is expected to be completed in time for the cruise, and this year's Dream Cruise will coincide with the reopening of Pontiac's Phoenix Center. Legendary entertainers such as Isaac Hayes, Chubby Checker, Mitch Ryder, Rare Earth and the Contours are scheduled to perform. Rentals of vintage and exotic sports cars for the Dream Cruise are also available! For more information, call 492-2196. Reserve your room at Days Inn Canton for The Woodward Dream Cruise!
Greenfield Village
Shopping: Tanger Outlet Center - Shop 80 Brand Name Outlet Stores - When you visit Tanger Outlet Center, you are buying directly from brand name manufacturer and designer stores. Outlet stores offer a large selection of top-quality, in-season merchandise ar prices 40% off retail every day. The Howell Tanger Outlet features: Eddie Bauer, Gap, Levi's, Nautica, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Mikasa, Nine West and many, many more! - Great Lakes Crossing - Great Lakes Crossing features over 200 shopping and entertainment venues, some you won't find anywhere else in Michigan. The six parking lots are numbered to match the major mall entrances and you'll find similar stores are grouped together in lifestyle shopping areas. Visit Neiman Marcus Last Call Clearance Center, GameWorks, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and Rainforest Cafe, just to name a few.
Area Businesses within 5 miles: Yazaki North America Headquarters, Ford Truck/Wayne Assembly Plants, Mascotech, Gil-Mar Manufacturing, BankOne Technical Center, International Paper, Pro-Coil Corporation, CSX Wayne Terminal/Norfolk Southern, Body Cote, Sysco Food Services, Coughlin Logistics, Wayne Industries, Rudolph-Libbe, Ameritech, DCT, Galaxie Corporation, Meridian Automotive, Florstar, 2004 Visteon Headquarters, GM Powertrain, Johnson Controls, Piltz, Ricardo Ind.
Restaurants within 5 miles: Bob Evans - Chili's - Logan's Road House - Don Pablo's - Lone Star Steakhouse - The Bowery - Outback Steakhouse - TGI Friday's - Damon's - Carraba's - Max & Erma's - McDonald's - Quizno's Subs - Subway - Wendy's - Burger King
Featured Restaurants: Applebees - 43500 Ford Road Canton, MI 48188 734-455-7510 Hours: 11AM-1AM Family couples dining. Dining area placed around sports bar. Serves alcohol. - Chili's Bar and Grill - 41680 Ford Road Canton, MI 48188 734-844-9050 Hours: 11AM-2AM Serves alcohol, good food, and fajitas with chicken. - Outback Steak House - 42871 Ford Road Canton, MI 48188 734-981-4144 Hours: 11AM-2AM Down under Australian atmosphere. Excellent steaks, chicken with their own seasonings. Serves beer, wine, and alcohol. - Don Pablos - 39895 Ford Road Canton, MI 48188 734-844-7836 Hours: 11AM-2AM Mexican restaurant. A couples, groups, to family dining with moderately priced. Also serves alcohol. - Roman Forum - Roman Forum 41601 Ford Rd Canton,MI 48187 734-981-2030 - Carrabba's Italian Grill - Carrabba's Italian Grill 1900 N.Haggerty Rd Canton,MI 48187 734-844-7400 - Wendy's - Wendy's 40450 Michigan Ave Canton,MI 48188 734-326-5161 - Bob Evans - Bob Evans 46080 Michigan Ave Canton,MI 48188 734-495-1451 - Ashoka Indian Cuisine - 2100 Haggerty Rd Canton, MI 48187 734- 884-3100 Phone 734- 884-7287 Fax - SZE-CHUAN'S Fine Chinese Cuisine Cocktails and Carry Out 45188 Ford Road Canton, MI 734-459-3960 - THAI Bistro 45620 Ford Road Canton, MI 734-416-2122
Golf Courses and Sport Activities: Pheasant Run Golf Club - Nestled in the heart of Canton is a scenic and challenging golf course designed by world renowned architect Arthur Hills. The 27-hole layout covers more than 300 acres of rolling terrain, and traverses over 10.5 miles from start to finish. The championship course features pencross bent grass fairways and tees along with smooth, fast, and true greens. The golf course is inviting to the beginner and challenging to the scratch golfer, as numerous tee boxes allow the course to play 5,046 yards from the forward tees all the way up to 7,125 yards from the "tips." Pheasant Run Golf Club has the distinction of being awarded three and one half stars from Golf Digest Magazine - Places to Play. - Fellows Creek - Fellows Creek Golf Club, located on Lotz Road just north of Michigan Ave., boasts 27 holes over three unique nine-hole courses. Each nine hole layout is over 3,200 yards in length. Fellows Creek offers a fully stocked pro shop for all your golf equipment needs, lessons from PGA professionals and a complete restaurant/banquet facility for your outing and special occasion needs. - Arctic Edge Ice Arena - Arctic Edge is a state-of-the-art ice arena offering ice skating, figure skating and drop-in ice hockey. With two ice surfaces, there is always something going on. Learn to ice skate or bring your own stick for an exciting drop-in game of hockey - come to play or watch! Everyone is welcome. - Canton Softball Center - csc.canton-mi.org/ - Canton Softball Center is perfect for a family outing! The Center offers plenty of on and off-season softball and baseball action with league games, tournaments and practice cages. Center features 12 lighted diamonds, full service restaurant, convenient parking, protective spectator netting, computerized scoreboards, Children's Playscape and softball/baseball batting cages. - Upcoming Events: - Youth World Series Tournaments, July 18 - August 1, 2004 - USSSA Boys 13U Baseball World Series, Games Held Daily July 18 - July 25, 2004 - USSSA Girls 12U Fastpitch Softball World Series, July 26 - August 1, 2004 - Soccer - Canton Cup 2005 - The Canton Soccer Club invites your team to participate in the 23rd Annual Canton Cup Tournament. This event is sanctioned by the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association. Our past tournaments were great successes attended by Canadian, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan area teams. For more info on participation or attending the tournament as a spectator, please visit cantonsoccerclub com - Hunting - The Michigan area, with its rich game hunting and fishing opportunities, is an outdoor enthusiasts dream. Seasonal periods are open for hunting whitetail deer, squirrel, coyote, grouse, male pheasant, quail, wild turkey, geese, and other small game. Please visit the Michigan DNR's website michigan.gov/dnr for a free hunting guide and information on purchasing a hunting or fishing license.
Laurel Park
Twelve Oaks Mall
Westland Mall
Maybury State Park and Petting Farm
Maybury State Park Riding Stable
Pheasant Run Golf Club
Fellows Creek
Wayne County Fair Association
KOA
Summit on the Park
Sport Way
Zap Zone
Super Bowl Lanes
Wiard's
Rolling Hills County Park
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