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Livonia is the best place to stay and play when visiting Metro Detroit because of our fantastic shopping and dining options along with easy access to all major freeways that lead to the rest of what this dynamic region has to offer.

The Henry Ford - Just 15 minutes away in Dearborn, Michigan.

The Henry Ford brings the American historical experience to life. See JFK’s limo, Rosa Parks’ bus and thousands of uniquely American innovations at the museum. Greenfield Village features 90 historic buildings, period presenters and artisans. There is also the Ford Rouge Factory tour and an IMAX theater.

A cornerstone of The Henry Ford, Henry Ford Museum is a remarkable showcase of people and ideas that have changed the world. Its collections include the Rosa Parks bus, Lincoln’s chair, Kennedy’s limousine, George Washington’s camp bed, Edgar Allen Poe’s writing desk and even the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile! The collections include thousands of technological, social and cultural innovations.

Greenfield Village is a journey into the sights, sounds and sensations of America’s past. Ride a steam locomotive and a steamboat, encounter period presenters and artisans practicing time-honored crafts, and explore over 90 historic buildings on this 81-acre historic site where American experiences and traditions come alive. Visitors can even experience transportation of the past with a ride in a Model T.

Ford Rouge Factory Tours take you inside one of the largest industrial complexes in the world as you witness the production of the Ford F-150 pickup truck. Once inside, the tour begins with a brief movie about Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company, followed by a virtual reality experience that takes a 360-degree look at how automobiles are made. Witness the complex's living roof and then observe the final assembly process from an elevated walkway inside the factory.

The Detroit Zoo - Just 20-30 minutes away in Royal Oak, Michigan.

An animal-lover’s paradise, the zoo offers large open spaces and wonderful outdoor animal environments. Don’t miss the Mandrill (it’s a colorful baboon) exhibits. The Wildlife Interpretive Gallery is a must-see! This historic building has been resurrected as a butterfly/hummingbird garden, coral reef aquarium, theater, exhibition space, art gallery, and multi-media interactives. Summer hours (April-October) are 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, until 8:00 p.m. June 19-August 28. Winter hours (November-March) are 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Downtown Detroit - Just 20 to 30 minutes away.

Downtown Detroit is the home to world class museums including the Detroit Institute of Art, one of the nation’s largest theater districts, three professional sports teams, and three casinos. In addition, if you would like to experience the sites and sounds of another country, Windsor, Ontario, Canada sits just across the Detroit River.

So much to see and do!

There are also many more exciting destinations around Metro Detroit, including the historic cities of Plymouth and Northville, which border Livonia.

For more information on all there is to do in Metro Detroit, log on the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau Web site at www.visitdetroit.com.