Woodward Avenue (M-1) - Automotive Heritage Trail
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Migratory and Aquatic Birding on the Woodward Avenue

Woodward Avenue runs through the middle of the dense urban area of Detroit. Normally this wouldn’t be the best place to find birds, but just south of the byway, along the Detroit River lies the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. This area sits along a huge...
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Woodward Avenue Overview

Welcome to Detroit's main drag: Woodward Avenue. Follow the Detroit River, an American Heritage River, as you travel the past and present of automotive genius.
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2-Day Trip: Museums and Attractions along Woodward Avenue
(Michigan)

Travel Woodward Avenue and wander the halls of some of the best museums in America. Immerse yourself in civic and African-American history, play with scientific exhibits, or revel in indoor art and outdoor sculptures. This tour begins in Midtown Detroit. Go to an area near... [more]
1-Day Trip: Downtown Detroit Tour
(Michigan)

Spend the day in vibrant downtown Detroit. Walk along the Detroit River and read about the history of the area. People-watch among the statues and musical dancing fountains in Hart Plaza and Campus Martius Parks. Into sports? Take tours at the homes of the Detroit Lions and... [more]
2-Day Trip: Woodward Avenue Auto History Tour
(Michigan)

Travel to the sites that made automotive history. Visit the birthplace of the Ford Model T, drive by the world's first traffic light and the world's first concrete highway, see the headquarters of the most popular car manufacturers in the nation, and drive by the plant where... [more]