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Edsel & Eleanor Ford House

1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
313 884 4222
5.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Gardens
Owner description: Surrounded by 87 acres of scenic lakeside grounds, the former private residence of Edsel Ford (son of Henry Ford) was built in the English style of...... more » Owner description: Surrounded by 87 acres of scenic lakeside grounds, the former private residence of Edsel Ford (son of Henry Ford) was built in the English style of the 1920s. « less
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Sterling Heights
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Have been to the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House several times and never tire of the tour. It is a must to see. Beautiful home and grounds and much history there. More

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Sarnia, Canada
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

We had our 3 Grandsons with us and we all loved it. We plany on going back this summer, they want to see more of it. More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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102 reviews 102 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Very nice park, interesting plantation, very nice and amazing kid house that was built for the 7-years old granddaughter of Henry Ford - remind you the Alice in the Wonderland small door.. The park is very popular among local bird lovers, and is ideal for birding, especially the remote northern part of it, which is less developed, between the inner... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012
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Beautiful hose on beautiful ground right on the lake. Had this place been in New England area, it would have been call a castle instead of a house. The main house is a conducted tour where they bus you from the admission building. It is intersting to see how the Fords lived back in the days. After that you can... More

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Clinton Twp., MI
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012
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If you like touring mansions this one is a great choice. Don;t miss the kids playhouse on the grounds. It is on the river and the lawn on the river side is spectacular. More

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Sterling Heights
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012
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Interest tour. You'll find this house very much a "home" for a family. More

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Rochester Hills, Michigan
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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Lovely grounds, the house is well kept and well displayed. The guides seem very well informed. Come in Spring - everything is in bloom. More

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Southgate, Michigan
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103 reviews 103 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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Awesome place, great place to take out of town visitors! More

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Detroit, Michigan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
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This is a great attraction for anyone young ir old!! A great value and a great attraction for the whole family More

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Michigan
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
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This home is impressive.The ground are great too. The tour is nice during all 4 seasons. Christmas is beautiful.We had a rude guide especially fo a class of 4th graders. More

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