Walking & history / Palmer Woods
Palmer Woods Association
Every other summer and every December, the Palmer Woods Association opens up the historic district's homes, in the neighborhood that includes Frank Lloyd Wright's only Detroit house, the Turkel House.
Languages: English
At a glance
- Season
- Home & Garden Tour every other summer; Holiday Home Tour every December.
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What tours do they run?
Home & Garden Tour
A self-guided summer walk through Palmer Woods' historic homes, with shuttle support, held every other year.
Holiday Home Tour
An evening December walk through four holiday-decorated homes, paired with an evening reception.
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Make time for these
The historic district's association runs a self-guided Home & Garden Tour every other summer, with shuttle support across the large neighborhood, most recently in July 2025. Every December it also runs a Holiday Home Tour, an evening walk through four homes decorated for the season. The district includes Frank Lloyd Wright's only Detroit house, the Turkel House.
- Self-guided summer home tour every other year
- December Holiday Home Tour, four homes
- Home to Frank Lloyd Wright's Turkel House
How to book and where to meet
Check palmerwoods.org for tickets and exact dates, since the schedule shifts year to year. The summer tour is self-guided, with shuttles to help cover the large district.
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