Packard Proving Grounds, Michigan, United States
4.5 (20 reviews) Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #2 in Shelby Township Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Auto Racing Tracks
Amazing for an auto history buff or someone who is not!
This lovely 17 acre site is on the National Registry of Historic Places and features rustic, vintage circa 1928 buildings designed by Albert Kahn for the Packard Motor Car Company. The Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site is owned by the Packard Motor Car Foundation which is a 501c3 and the revenue from the events held onsite help fund the restoration and maintenance of the site. Step back in time to experience this beautiful automotive history site!
Address
49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI 48317-1307
Mobile
Website
http://www.packardprovinggrounds.org
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 5:53
User Ratings
4.5 based on (20 reviews)
Reviews
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5OldCarMan2 5:00 PM Feb 3, 2019
Always a nice time!
Fun at an historic place with good displays, helping to preserve and explain history. Don't miss the famous Gar Wood Miss America X unlimited hydroplane with 4 Packard engines! Lots of historic Packards and ephemera.
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4Lesa B 5:00 PM Nov 21, 2019
Unique party venue
In October this year we had the opportunity to delight in this venue for a wedding reception. The main bldg may be rustic/industrial for some taste but is was more than adequate for party needs. The open space allows you to create whatever ambience you choose. The surrounding grounds were lovely for pictures and a stroll. The history was a wonderful add on, not just your ho hum type of party. the hurrah, after the bride and groom, was the ability to tour the classic cars housed there. It adds a very cool dimension to your party and keeps the guests talking and moving.
