Location: Redford
Top Things to do in Redford
What to do and see in Redford, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Redford, officially the Charter Township of Redford, is a charter township in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan and a suburb of Detroit. The population was 48,362 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Redford
1. The Henry Ford
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Trace the history of the auto and our fascination with it along with other American inventions through the staggering collection of Henry Fords estate, which includes such memorabilia as the chair Abraham Lincoln sat in when he was assassinated and the limo in which John F. Kennedy was shot.
Reviewed By lanceo53
Named for its founder, the automobile industrialist Henry Ford, and based on his efforts to preserve items of historical interest and portray the Industrial Revolution, the entire property encompasses homes, machinery, exhibits, and Americana of historically significant items as well as common memorabilia, both of which help to capture the history of life in early America.
Amazing...incredible...fantastic...unbelievable...fabulous...one of the most comprehensive and colossal collections of historical significance a person will every encounter !!!
JUST DO IT...DON'T HESITATE...GO VISIT...!!!!!!
2. Emagine Theater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By Joel K - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
WOW. Reclining seats that go all the way back with leg support. i almost fell asleep. The sound, and movie image was also first rate. we did not have food or play games in the lobby but all was seemed pretty good.
3. Hines Park Segway Rental
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Enjoy the 17 miles of Hines Park on a Segway. We offer Safe Guided Tours. Young (12yrs) or Old will enjoy the ride of a life time on a Segway. You will learn how to ride the Segway then we will take you down the walking path and then into the well maintained nature trails. A "Bucket List" must do.
Reviewed By Heather M - Livonia, United States
What a great place for a Segway ride. We were given extensive training inside the barn and in a practice lot. Our time training was not docked against our scheduled tour. The guides were well informed and very patient. The beautiful trails we road on were clean and well kept. We will be back !!!!!!
4. Kellogg Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By K B - Plymouth
This is a great setting to enjoy a nice cup of coffee or walk around and looking at the happenings around it. Fall time si best when the trees change colors.
5. Holocaust Memorial Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
The Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus opened in 1984. Local Holocaust survivors, with community support, founded the museum to teach about the senseless murder of millions, and why everyone must respect and stand up for the rights of others if the world is to prevent future discrimination, hate crime and genocide. As Michigan’s only Holocaust museum, the Holocaust Memorial Center annually touches the lives of more than 85,000 individuals, who leave the museum profoundly affected with a newly acquired sense of history, social responsibility and morality. The Holocaust Memorial Center’s exhibits create a call to action, teaching visitors through the examples of those who risked their lives to save others, and asking its guests to react to contemporary challenges such as racism, intolerance, bullying and prejudice.
Reviewed By Robert R - Scottsdale, Arizona
We really enjoyed the guided tour of this somber memorial. The knowledgeable guide filled our heads with 90 minutes of very interesting history as he led us through the exhibits. I feel like we could go back for another couple of hours to see the displays in more detail.
We've been to several concentration camps in Germany and Poland. While this memorial is not as ominous as the actual sites, it does an excellent job of contextualizing the crimes perpetrated by the Nazis.
Really a fascinating place to visit.
6. Greenfield Village
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Dmarkwind - Kansas City, Missouri
Between his greed, the poor working conditions in his factories, and his brutal early union busting efforts, Henry Ford really wasn’t the nicest guy ever. But he showed a lot of foresight in bringing together this collection of buildings and artifacts to preserve history and make them available for public viewing. I do appreciate being able to see the Wright Brothers’ bicycle shop, Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park Laboratory, and the many other historic buildings assembled here from their various original locales. And I appreciate that Ford crossed racial barriers to work with George Washington Carver.
There’s a lot to read and learn here. The village employs an army of folks in period costumes. Between wandering around on our own, we took in a musical program, and saw an interpreter portraying Edison.
We’ve been to several other living history villages including Colonial Williamsburg, The Fortress of Louisbourg in Nova Scotia, Canada, and Heritage Park Historical Village near Calgary, but this location holds a special place because of the five or so times I’ve been to the Detroit area, I’ve visited this place nearly every time, going back to when I was very young.
The last time we were here, we paid for and enjoyed a ride in a Model T, which was a 30-minute tour that provided an overview of the place. I was a little disappointed to find the Model T ride is now just a seven-minute circuit, not a tour, and you have to line up in a cue for your turn. It was still fun, but not what I expected. Seems like there’s been other changes since we were last here more than 10 years ago, including more extensive development of the park’s roads, the addition of more food stands, and development of a whole arts and crafts area showcasing various crafts.
7. The Town Peddler Craft and Antique Mall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Laura S - Livonia, Michigan
This is a shop filled with fun stuff sold by tons of different vendors. One side is antiques and the other is more home made stuff. Don't try to see everything in just a lunch hour. There is just too much stuff to see.
8. Farmington Civic Theater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Recent movies. All seats just $5 Since 1940. The theater has an old-time feel up front with technology behind the scenes Digital projection. Dolby Surround 7.1. Modern, comfortable seating. Cash only. No previews. Movies begin at the advertised time, so we don't waste your time. Regularly have 3-5 movie titles active. Many wonderful eateries nearby for food before or after a movie. Gift cards, t-shirts, caps available.
Reviewed By McKenna M - Detroit, Michigan
Historic but updated with the most comfortable seats that recline. Everything about this place is great. I can’t wait to return.Thanks Diane. You are too kind. We want to clarify regarding your comment about our chairs. We do have nice, high-backed chairs that are angled back for comfort that allow people to rest their head while watching movies. They aren't true recliners.
9. Heritage Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By MIandFL - Michigan
Great Splash platform! Lots of choices for the timid and the brave, roomy enough on a hot afternoon. My only complaint was that children arrived with lo g pointy water guns...a hazard to themselves and others. There is no one supervising the site for such things, and posted rules did not prohibit them.
10. Warren Valley Golf Course
Overall Ratings
3 based on 5 reviews
Designed in 1922 by world-renowned Scottish golf architect, Donald Ross, Warren Valley was one of his first golf facilities in the state of Michigan. This 36-hole course, West (par-71) and East (par-72), features rolling terrain and mature landscape along the banks of the Middle Rouge River that comes into play on seven of the holes of the West course, and four on the East course.
Reviewed By Chipperhigh2 - Okemos, Michigan
Warren Valley Golf Course was designed by one of premier early course designers. Donald J. Ross designed this course that opened in 1922. There are two 18-hole courses, the East Course and the West Course. Water and sand both come into play. Good maintenance on...MoreWe appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. 4-stars is great, and we will let the team know their hard work is paying off. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Warren Valley Golf Course.
