Every Detroiter Must Visit This One Iconic Factory Tour At Least Once

Detroit is the center of the American automotive industry, so it only makes sense that Detroiters visit the Ford Rouge Factory Tour at least once in their life. Located at the Henry Ford museum, the tour offers a look at a working auto assembly plant and celebrates the past, present, and future of automobiles.

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Located at the Henry Ford museum, the Ford Rouge Factory Tour showcases the importance of American manufacturing and a closer look at how cars are made.

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As part of the Rouge tour, you'll see some of the most famous Ford vehicles made there. There are vintage cars, like the V-8, the classic thunderbird, and the Mustang all on display. You'll also be able to watch rarely-seen historic footage from The Henry Ford archives at their Legacy Theatre.

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See firsthand how the #1 ranked full-sized pickup truck, the F-150, is made while you walk the 1/3 mile journey of the plant's assembly line. You'll get a bird's-eye-view of the skilled workers and robotics putting the vehicle together.

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Not only will you see how the F-150 is made, the tour also consists of an observation deck and Ford's famous "Living Roof" - the of its kind in the world.

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Ford Rouge Factory Tour is located at 20900 Oakwood, Dearborn, MI 48124. They are open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Have you checked out the Ford Rouge Factory tour? What was your favorite part of the tour? Let us know in the comment section below!

While you’re at the Henry Ford museum, don’t forget to check out Greenfield Village where you’ll feel like you stepped back in time.