Two Michigan Mansions Voted Among Top 5 Holiday Historic Home Tours in U.S.

For those looking to dive into history and experience festive fun, these gorgeous Michigan homes are a must visit during the holiday season.

Two Mitten State mansions were in the running for best holiday home tour in the U.S. in a USA Today 10best poll.

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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.

The two Michigan residences voted among the top five best historic holiday home tours in the U.S. are Meadowbrook Hall in Rochester and The Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores.

Meadow Brook Hall is ranked the No. 2 in the U.S.

The Holidays at Meadow Brook will be back again in late November 2025. You'll be able to go on an indoor daytime Holiday Walk and explore the festively decorated grounds. At night, enjoy the outdoor light show, Winter Wonder Lights, with music and seasonal treats.

Meadow Brook is a National Historic Landmark, museum, cultural center, and event venue. It was built by Matlida Dodge Wilson, widow of automobile pioneer John Dodge between 1926 and 1929.

The 110-room Tudor mansion features original family art, décor, and furniture.

This past season, tickets for the Holiday Walk were $21 for ages 13 and up. Kids 3 to 12 are $8.50. Children two and under are free.

Tickets for Winter Wonder Lights were  $23 ages 13 and up. Kids 3 to 12 were $13, with kids under two 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.

Coming in at No. 5 in USA Today's poll is The Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. 

Built in 1928, The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House is located on the shore of Lake St. Clair. Edsel is the son of Henry Ford and was president of the Ford Motor Company from 1919 until his death in 1943.

After her passing, Eleanor opened the residence to the public. It's now a National Historic Landmark. The estate includes the historic home and outbuildings, 87 acres of ground and gardens. There's also a visitor center with exhibits, dining, shopping, and special event space.

Home for the Holidays at the Ford House will return in late November 2025. You'll be able to take a self-guided walk through the home to to see how Eleanor would have decorate for the holidays. In the evening, goon on a one-mile walk around the property to see the shimmering holiday lights. Santa visits every night as well!

This past year, admission was  $28 for adults and $14 for kids 2-12, with children 0-1 free.