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Location
Accessibility
Majority of pathways are disability accessible, on-site shuttle available for those who cannot or prefer not to walk
Visitor tip
Don't miss Edsel Ford's personal car collection in the garage — visitors consistently highlight this as a remarkable exhibit featuring vehicles that are truly works of automotive art and history.
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the knowledgeable docents stationed throughout the estate. They provide fascinating historical stories about the Ford family and the mansion's details that significantly enhance the educational experience.
About Ford House
Stately home & property turned museum. Guests can explore this prominent family's estate including 1930s-era architecture & landscaping.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic Estate
- Highlights
- Ford mansion, classic car collection, Lake St. Clair views, historic grounds
- Amenities
- On-site restaurant, gift shop, shuttle service, wheelchair-accessible pathways
What visitors say
This was an amazing place to visit and we were impressed by how every detail was thought of. The docents were plentiful and full of information and interesting stories about the history of the estate and the Edsel and Eleanor Ford…
Amazing grounds and awesome history! The home is lovely and the grounds include gardens and Lake St. Claire! The majority of the pathways are disability accessible.
This place was so incredibly pretty. I was with my special friend and I wanted to see the water going to the Ford house. Allow me to do that. The staff was friendly. The place was beautiful. I felt like we were in a time capsule. It was…
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Did You Know?
- Ford House features Edsel Ford's personal automobile collection, which visitors describe as artwork rather than mere vehicles, housed in an on-site garage
- The estate includes a dedicated playhouse structure on the grounds, mentioned in 36 visitor reviews as a notable attraction
- The property encompasses Lake St. Clair shoreline with manicured gardens and is situated on extensive grounds that visitors frequently cite as meticulously maintained
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