Welcome to our new collection of Automotive Heritage Itineraries, presented via partnership with the destination marketing organizations throughout our National Heritage Area! Explore an array of attractions and experiences, along with food and lodging options where appropriate, for the many "MotorCities" you'll encounter over our 16 counties of Michigan.
We hope you'll enjoy "A Day in the MotorCities," or perhaps two, three or even a week!
We start with our Capital Area, presented with our partners at Choose Lansing:
A Day in the MotorCities -- Choose Lansing!
Check back periodically, as we add more itineraries to this page.
MotorCities National Heritage Area, with funding from the National Park Foundation, is collecting and archiving unique personal stories of the people, places, and spaces that put the world on wheels through oral history interviews.
Storytellers can choose virtual or in-person options and receive a complimentary gift card for their time. Click the buttons below to tell your story or refer a friend!
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Become an organizational member today using our secure online system. You become a part of MotorCities, as well as a part of the National Heritage Area System of the National Park Service. We value your membership and thank you for your support!
Your 2025 Organizational Membership entitles you to...
1. Promotion of your organization and its events via our growing ...
Social media portals (over 25,000 daily reach between Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube)
Weekly E-Newsletter called "You 'Auto' Know" that reaches more than 5,000 email inboxes every Wednesday
MotorCities.org website (pageviews have quadrupled over the last five years)
2. The ability to apply for Challenge grants to support your revitalization, education, or heritage tourism programs. Learn more here.
3. MotorCities Membership Card
4. Recognition on the MotorCities website
The Internal Revenue Service recognizes MotorCities National Heritage Area Partnership, Inc. as a Section 501(c)(3) public charity. Gifts are tax deductible in the U.S.A. Our Federal Tax ID # is 13-1635294
