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Wander. Wonder. Explore.

Plan Your Visit

Come for a tour. Walk on the grounds. Dine in our lakeside restaurant. Attend one of our programs, classes and special events. We promise you’ll leave with something more than you came.

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Dining

The Continental at Ford House

Make a date for our lakeside dining destination, The Continental at Ford House.

HOURS & RESERVATIONS

Dining

The Continental at Ford House

Make a date for our lakeside dining destination, The Continental at Ford House.

HOURS & RESERVATIONS

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Photography at Ford House

While you’re welcome to take snapshots during your visit with us,  staged photography sessions (ex. engagement photos) require a permit. See Rules.

Please see below to book your photo session!

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Engaged couple embracing in a blooming garden at Ford House during a golden-hour professional photo session.

Plan Your Perfect Group Visit

Group Tours

Group tours at Ford House feature tour guide-led experiences with exclusive access plus opportunities for dining and more.

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PRIVATE EVENTS

Host Your Special Event at Ford House

Elegant occasions should be celebrated in style. Our lakeside event spaces make the perfect setting for your private event.

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Shoreline Restoration Project

Reviving the Wetlands. Restoring the Shoreline. Reconnecting People with Nature.​

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Aerial view of Ford Cove and the Lake St. Clair shoreline at Ford House, showing restored natural edges, winding waterway, and surrounding trees as part of the shoreline restoration project.
An aerial view of Ford Cove and the Lake St. Clair shoreline at Ford House, where ongoing shoreline restoration work is improving habitat, resilience, and future public access.

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Ford House and The Continental will remain closed on Friday, July 17

out of an abundance of caution due to air quality from Canadian wildfires currently affecting Southeast Michigan.

Guests with tickets or reservations will be contacted directly by our Visitor Experience team. Thank you for your understanding. The health and safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers comes first.

We will resume normal operations tomorrow, Saturday, July 18.

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