#1 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Suburban Collection Showplace
46100 Grand River Novi MI
~1.48 miles from Novi city center
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The Suburban Collection Showplace (formerly Rock Financial Showplace) is located in downtown Novi, Michigan. The Convention Center offers a variety of banquet halls and meeting rooms perfect for any occasion.
46100 Grand River Avenue
S of I-96, E of Beck Rd
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 662-0104 http://rockfinancialshowplace.com
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#2 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Michigan Forensics Lab
42145 7 Mile Rd Northville MI
~3.99 miles from Novi city center
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State of Michigan State Police Forensic Crime Laboratory http://michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1593_3800-15901--,00.html
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#3 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
The Metropolitan Detroit Jewish Community Center
6600 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield MI
~6.49 miles from Novi city center
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The mission of Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit is to insure Jewish continuity and community in the greater Detroit area.
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#4 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Oakland Hills Country Club
3951 W Maple Rd Bloomfield Hills MI
~10.99 miles from Novi city center
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Oakland Hills Country Club is a private golf club in Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan. It has hosted many prestigious professional golf tournaments throughout its history. The Oakland Hills grounds crew maintains two courses, designating the North and South Course. The South Course has hosted all of the tournaments played at Oakland Hills (one round of the 2002 U.S. Amateur was played on the North Course).
In 1916, Printer Joseph Mack (who was also Henry Ford's ad-man and Norval Hawkins, the accountant and first sales manager for Ford), purchased a parcel of farmland on Maple Road - 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Detroit in the Bloomfield Township. Construction began in 1917. Mack was elected as the first president of the club.
The course is included in the Links series.
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#5 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
General Motors
3300 General Motors Rd Milford MI
~11.70 miles from Novi city center
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General Motors Company, also known as GM, is a United States based automaker with headquarters in Detroit, Michigan.
GM was the world's 18th largest corporate entity and third largest automaker as ranked by 2008 revenues on the Fortune Global 500. Ranked by global unit sales for 2008, it was the world's second largest automaker. GM manufactures cars and trucks in 34 countries, recently employed 244,500 people around the world, and sells and services vehicles in some 140 countries.
On June 1, 2009 General Motors filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings from which it emerged on July 10, 2009 in a reorganization in which a new entity acquired the most valuable assets. GM is now majority owned by the United States Treasury and Canadian governments, with the US government investing a total of $57.6 billion under the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
While no GM shares are currently available to the public, the company plans an initial public stock offering (IPO) in 2010.
GM plans to focus its business on its four core US brands — Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, and GMC. In Europe, following a period of negotiation to sell a majority stake in its Opel and Vauxhall brands, GM decided to retain full ownership of these operations http://www.gm.com
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#6 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
St Joseph Mercy Oakland
400 South Blvd W Pontiac MI - 248-333-1814
~13.40 miles from Novi city center
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#7 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Downtown Berkley (Neighborhood)
Detroit MI
~13.47 miles from Novi city center
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#8 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Detroit MI
~13.70 miles from Novi city center
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1970--Edwin Hawkins and choir, Pentecostal, recorded "Oh Happy Day"; it was the start of "Contemporary Gospel," Oakland, California.
Gospel songs with a modern music tempo. The Gospel Hall of Fame and Museum honors such events and participants in the history of Gospel Music.
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#9 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Downtown Birmingham (Neighborhood)
Detroit MI
~14.07 miles from Novi city center
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#10 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Downtown Pontiac (Neighborhood)
Detroit MI
~14.38 miles from Novi city center
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#11 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Warrendale (Neighborhood)
Detroit MI
~15.75 miles from Novi city center
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Warrendale is one of Detroit's largest neighborhoods. Its approximate borders are Joy Road to the north, Ford Road to the south, Greenfield road to the east and the Rouge River to the west. Warrendale borders the communities of Dearborn and Dearborn Heights and is composed of bungalows dating from the 1930s to the 1950s. A large influx of Arab immigrants throughout the twentieth century have also contributed to the character of the neighborhood and the types of businesses found along its main street Warren Avenue. Rouge Park runs through part of Warrendale. Located on each side of the Rouge River, the park has a large picnic area, a playground and swimming pool.
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#12 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Ann Arbor MI
~15.83 miles from Novi city center
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The Matthaei Botanical Gardens (300 acres, 121 hectares) are botanical gardens with a conservatory operated by the University of Michigan. They are located at 1800 North Dixboro Road in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The grounds are open daily without charge while the conservatory requires an admission fee.
The gardens include outdoor display gardens, a 10,000+ square-foot conservatory, and natural areas with walking trails. The gardens are named after former Michigan regent Frederick C. Matthaei, Sr. and his wife Mildred, who donated 200 acres (0.81 km2) of land.
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#13 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Museum Bronze Co
2600 Auburn Ct Auburn Hills MI - 248-852-8764
~16.07 miles from Novi city center
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A collection of more than 2000 hand-made working models that demonstrate both the precision building of machinery for mass production and historical impact of the Industrial Revolution. An interactive and educational experience for all ages! A must see collection for history enthusiasts and automobile lovers. It’s the American Dream on display!
The museum is equipped to handle groups of up to 30 students or adults who are interested in gaining an appreciation of automotive history and hands-on craftsmanship. During the time spent here, visitors will see working models of steam engines, trains, ships and automobiles. The museum specializes in highly accurate replicas of historical significance including models such as: “The Kitty Hawk,” “The Edmund Fitzgerald,” and “The Stanley Steamer.”
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#14 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Pontiac Silverdome
1200 Featherstone Road Pontiac MI - (248) 858-7358
~16.18 miles from Novi city center
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The Pontiac Silverdome is a domed stadium located in the city of Pontiac, Michigan. It sits on 127 acres (51 ha). It hosted the Detroit Lions of the NFL from 1975–2001, the Detroit Pistons of the NBA from 1978–1988, the Michigan Panthers of the USFL from 1983–1984, the college football Cherry Bowl in 1984 and 1985 and Motor City Bowl from 1997 until 2001, the MHSAA football state finals from 1976–2004, and four first-round games during the 1994 FIFA World Cup. It was also one of the largest stadiums in the NFL during this time, after FedEx Field which opened in 1997.
For the World Cup games, a natural grass surface capable of growing inside the dome was developed and installed by a team from Michigan State University. This grass surface was laid upon wooden pallets atop the artificial turf that is usually used. It was the first time that World Cup games were played indoors.
The Silverdome also hosted the 1979 NBA All-Star Game, Super Bowl XVI on January 24, 1982, and the 1988 and 1991 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Midwest Regionals. It also hosted three sold out concerts of the The Jacksons Victory Tour August 17-19 of 1984. In 1987, Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass there. Elvis Presley also performed a concert there on New Year's Eve in 1975, and had vowed to play there every other year. On March 29, 1987, the World Wrestling Federation's WrestleMania III established the largest indoor attendance record for a sporting event, with a crowd of 93,173 in attendance.
On July 15, 1994, English rock band Pink Floyd performed their classic album The Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety for the first time since 1975. They played two shows on what turned out to be the band's final North American tour in 1994 in support of their album The Division Bell. http://www.silverdome.com/
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#15 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Bagley (Neighborhood)
Detroit MI
~16.88 miles from Novi city center
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#16 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Downtown Dearborn (Neighborhood)
Detroit MI
~16.88 miles from Novi city center
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#17 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Downtown Royal Oak (Neighborhood)
Detroit MI
~16.90 miles from Novi city center
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#18 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Dearborn Historical Museum
915 S Brady Rd Dearborn MI - 313-565-3000
~16.91 miles from Novi city center
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The Commandant's Quarters is located on the corner of Michigan and Monroe, 21950 Michigan Avenue. The McFadden-Ross House is located at 915 Brady Street north of Michigan Ave. The hours to tour both buildings are Monday-Saturday from 1- 5 p.m., Nov. 1 to May 1 and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., May 1 - Oct. 31. The Gardner House and Museum Annex are located on the grounds of the McFadden-Ross House. These two buildings can be toured, by appointment only, year round. There is no charge to tour any of the buildings, but donations are welcome. The Museum office building is adjacent to the McFadden-Ross House. This is strictly an office/storage building and maintains regular business office hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. It is not open to the public.
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#19 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Henry Ford Community College
5101 Evergreen Rd Dearborn MI - 313-845-9615
~16.93 miles from Novi city center
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Henry Ford Community College (HFCC) is a public two-year college located in Dearborn, Michigan. The school, established in 1938, is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Michigan Commission on College Accreditation.
HFCC offers Associate Degrees and certificate programs in a wide variety of liberal arts, science, fine arts, culinary arts and health science disciplines. The college also has a Center for Lifelong Learning which offers non-credit courses for personal enrichment or professional development. Other offerings include an Honors Program, a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and the radio station WHFR 89.3 FM. It also holds discipline-specific accreditations for its many health science programs. http://www.henryford.cc.mi.us/
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#20 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Detroit Zoo
Marion MI
~17.13 miles from Novi city center
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The Detroit Zoological Park, commonly known as the Detroit Zoo, is located about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the Detroit city limits at the intersection of Woodward Avenue, 10 Mile Road, and Interstate 696 in Royal Oak and Huntington Woods, Michigan, USA. The Detroit Zoological Society, a non-profit organization, operates both the Detroit Zoo and the Belle Isle Nature Zoo, located in the city of Detroit. The Detroit Zoological Society is responsible for the care and feeding of more than 1,800 vertebrates and 5,000 invertebrates representing over 270 species.
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#21 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Downtown Clawson (Neighborhood)
Detroit MI
~17.26 miles from Novi city center
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#22 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Downtown Ferndale (Neighborhood)
Detroit MI
~17.29 miles from Novi city center
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#23 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield
Po Box 1970 Dearborn MI - 313-271-1620
~17.45 miles from Novi city center
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It began as a simple yet bold idea to document the genius of ordinary people by recognizing and preserving the objects they used in the course of their everyday lives. It grew into the ultimate place to explore what Americans past and present have imagined and invented — a remarkable destination that brings American ideas and innovations to life. The sheer scope and design of Henry Ford Museum is as grand as the vision that inspired it. It’s impossible not to feel a sense of awe as your mind adjusts to a different sense of scale — more vast, more expansive and more diverse— by far— than anything you'll encounter in everyday life. The sweeping, single-floor space with its soaring 40-foot ceilings covers nine acres dedicated to showcasing the finest collection of its kind ever assembled.
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#24 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Walter P Chrysler Museum
1 Chrysler Dr Auburn Hills MI - 248-944-0001
~17.51 miles from Novi city center
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History of DaimlerChrysler and its ancestor companies and brands. 75 vintage vehicles. History includes current brands, as well as DeSoto, Nash, and AMC.
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#25 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Washtenaw Community College
4800 E.Huron River Dr Ann Arbor MI - 734-973-3543
~17.77 miles from Novi city center
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Founded in 1965 Washtenaw Community College is a community college located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. WCC is known for student built high end custom cars and is one of the only colleges/trade schools in the nation that teaches high end car customizing.
Washtenaw Community College is a community college located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Founded in 1965, WCC welcomes more than 1,000 people from over 100 different countries for study each year and grants certificates and degrees to over 1,400 students annually. The college offers approximately 100 credit programs in business, health and public service, humanities and Social science, math and natural sciences, and technology. The campus is also home to the Washtenaw Technical Middle College, a charter high school providing students a chance at a vocational degree. The college has extension centers in Chelsea, Brighton, Hartland, and Ypsilanti.
The school has comprehensive training partnerships with local and national businesses and organizations, and has transfer agreements with the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, and UM–Dearborn. http://www.wccnet.edu
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#26 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Gerald R. Ford Library
Ann Arbor MI
~17.99 miles from Novi city center
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The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is part of the National Archives and Records Administration's presidential library system. The library is located at 1000 Beal Avenue on the north campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where Ford was a student and football player. This repository houses documents and audio-visual materials on the life, career, and presidency of Gerald Ford, the 38th President of the United States.
Congressman Ford initially began donating his congressional papers to the Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan, his alma mater (B.A. 1935), in 1963. As his presidency drew to a close, Ford offered to donate his presidential materials to a presidential library that would be built on the university's campus and administered by the National Archives. The Library was dedicated on 27 April 1981.
The Ford Library is currently the only National Archives presidential library that is physically separate from its presidential museum, although both sites share a common director. The Gerald R. Ford Museum is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Ford's old congressional district and hometown, 130 miles west of Ann Arbor.
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#27 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Leslie Science Center
Ann Arbor MI
~18.05 miles from Novi city center
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Attraction type: Science museum
Address: 1831 Traver Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-1240
Tel: 734 997 1553
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#28 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Romulus
Belleville MI
~18.26 miles from Novi city center
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Romulus is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 22,979 at the 2000 census. Romulus is home to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and a General Motors plant (Romulus Engine) which opened in 1976. The city is the most western community in the Downriver area in Wayne County.
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#29 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Detroit Science Center
18700 Audette St Dearborn MI - 313-724-3623
~18.66 miles from Novi city center
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The Detroit Science Center is a hands-on museum that inspires its visitors to pursue and support careers in engineering, technology and science.
The Science Center features Michigan’s only Chrysler IMAX Dome Theatre; the Dassault Systèmes Planetarium; the DTE Energy Sparks Theater; the Chrysler Science Stage; an 8,700 square-foot Science Hall for traveling exhibits; hands-on exhibit galleries focusing on space, life and physical science; the United States Steel Fun Factory; an exhibit gallery just for pint-size scientists; and a Special Events Lobby.
The museum has served more than 2.1 million visitors since its grand re-opening on July 28, 2001. It is one of the 10 largest science museums in the country.
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#30 of 30 Things To Do in Novi
Antoine and Raphael Intl Academy
4567 Washtenaw Ave Ann Arbor MI - 734-434-0230
~18.66 miles from Novi city center
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