A story worth following.
If Broadway = Theater and Rodeo Drive = High Fashion and Jewelry, then Woodward = the Automobile. The Motor City, and in particular, Woodward Avenue, put the world on wheels. America s automobile heritage is represented along this byway in famed industrial complexes, office buildings, residential mansions, world-renowned museums, and cultural institutions.
Public Domain. Photo by Dennis Adams of FHWA
Places to begin
Suggested starting points, not a turn-by-turn route. Choose a manageable local section; stops may be far apart.
Make the visit work for you
Give the story time
Allow time for interpretation, a short walk and conversations. One well-chosen historic place can be more rewarding than a rushed list of stops.
Bring your group comfortably
Confirm parking, restrooms, walking surfaces and group reservations with each site. A historic trail designation does not guarantee coach access.
U.S. visits only. Historic routes may cross private property or have disconnected public sections. Official links provide current maps, access and operating information. Photographs may show earlier conditions.