Michigan Mansion Named One of Top Ten Historic Holiday Home Tours in the U.S.
If you're looking to dig into history with a dash of festive fun, this gorgeous Michigan mansion is a must visit!
A mansion in the Mitten State has been ranked among the Top Ten Historic Home Tours That are Decked Out for the Holidays in a USA Today 10Best poll.
Twenty festive homes that pull out all stops for their holiday tours were nominated by a panel of experts, and then it was put up to a public vote.
Michigan's Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester came in at No. 4!
The Holidays at Meadow Brook run Nov. 24 through Dec. 30 in 2023.
Here's USA Today's praise for Meadow Brook,
A National Historic Landmark, Meadow Brook was built by Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of auto pioneer John Dodge. Constructed in Rochester, Michigan, between 1926 and 1929, the 110-room Tudor mansion houses original family art and furnishings. During the day, guests can take a self-guided tour of the festively decorated historic grounds. Visit at night for Winter Wonder Lights, when the estate transforms into a stunning light show that features music, seasonal treats, and festive magic.
Tickets for the Holiday Walk are $20.50 for ages 13 and up. Kids 3 to 12 are $8. Children two and under are free.
Tickets for Winter Wonder Lights are $22.50 ages 13 and up. Kids 3 to 12 are $12.50. Children two and under are free.
There are also discounts for members, seniors, military, and veterans. Oakland University students are free. You can find out more here.
Meadow Brook also has special events like the Starlight Stroll, Holiday Tea, and Santa Saturdays.
10 Michigan-Themed Christmas Gift Ideas
Gallery Credit: Canva, Amazon, American Coney Island, Detroit Can Co., Sanders, Etsy, Xplorer Maps, Heart of Michigan
Michigan's Top 5 Favorite Christmas Movies
Gallery Credit: Canva, Warner Bros., 20th Century Studios, New Line Cinema, Universal Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer