Location: Royal Oak
Top Things to do in Royal Oak
Top 10 Things to do in Royal Oak, United States
Royal Oak is a city in Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a suburb of Detroit. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 57,236. It is the 8th-largest municipality in Oakland County and the 27th-largest municipality in Michigan by population.
Restaurants in Royal Oak
1. Detroit Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
The Detroit Zoo has 125 acres of naturalistic habitats for more than 2,000 animals from anteaters to zebras and features award-winning attractions such as the National Amphibian Conservation Center, Great Apes of Harambee and Arctic Ring of Life. The Zoo’s newest attraction is the spectacular Polk Penguin Conservation Center, the largest facility for penguins in the world.
Reviewed By Danielle M - Lovington, New Mexico
Although we visit the zoo regularly, we love spending New Year's Eve at the Zoo for Zoo Lights! It is so awesome to walk the park in the dark by the glow of the millions of lights they have depicting various things, as well as the dancing lights! The 4D show, hot chocolate, specialty liquor and beer, and local food favorites are also available.
2. The Rust Belt Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Voted "Best Place to Buy Original Art and Local Craft" by HOUR Detroit magazine, The Rust Belt Market is the intersection of creativity and business. Its founders transformed a vacant big-box store into an event venue and hub of 50+ independent retailers-offering a unique mix of goods both handmade and collected by local artists. Explore and leave inspired.
Reviewed By Richard48220 - Detroit, Michigan
The site has gone through many incarnations, including an Old Navy Outlet store. It is currently a denizen for many local entrepreneurs to open a space to sell art, t-shirts, furniture, vintage games, scuplture, natural soaps herbs sachets, and more, historical photos, memorabilia, and more. Funky, fun, lots of great Michigan stuff.
Some of the venues will take credit cards, some are cash only
3. Somerset Collection
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 416 reviews
Reviewed By 00vette48306 - Rochester, Michigan
An awesome place for food, shopping, people watching & exercise. All the high end designers, anchored by big box stores Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's & Nordstrom, are here.
The food court blows all other malls out of the water. Just walking around the mall gives you miles of exercise as you window shop & people watch. If you can't find it here, you aren't trying!
4. Rackham Golf Course
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Chipperhigh2 - Okemos, Michigan
Played Rackham Golf Course a Donald Ross designed course dating back to the 1920's. A wonderful course that is challenging and fun. The clubhouse is under complete renovation. 18-hole par 35 course with 3 sets of tees measuring 5413-, 6253- and 6555-yards.
5. AMC John R 15
Overall Ratings
4 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By BHH3 - Southfield, Michigan
Viewing current movies at this location is always a positive experience. The earlier in the day, the better the experience. No crowds, no long wait lines, no overall hassle. The facility is clean, the concession counters are well stocked, the seats are comfortable & the staff is both helpful and friendly.
6. Breakout
Overall Ratings
5 based on 56 reviews
BreakOut! In Warren is Michigan's first live Room Escape game. Search the room, find clues and solve puzzles as a team to escape the room!
Reviewed By Tamra316 - Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, United States
Super fun outing with three girlfriends! We did the zombie room and while we didn't get out, we found three keys. Highly recommended for groups and families, although some questionable language in clues for those under 18. Zombie room is best with larger sized groups (8-10). Well organized, clean location, and friendly staff!
7. Hazel Park Raceway
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By ferryspotter - saratoga NY
Pulled our visit forward when we learned they were closing 5 weeks early. Easy access for this handicapped person and there was an excellent buffet including sausage and peppers and onions and thin-sliced roast beef and gravy. 16 ounce Budweiser and Labbatt's for $2 may have helped a good natures crowd of several thousand.
Fortunately, we were at a table with a monitor because the "toteboard" gave no information other than fractional running times during the actual races. We have previously attended Thoroughbred racing at 4 other sites in Michigan, all of which are gone now. The horsemen and fans deserve their racing and I hope Hazel Park reopens next year.
8. Valentine Vodka
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Es_bo123 - West Bloomfield, Michigan
This is a great little bar serving spirits distilled on site. They don't serve food but you can order pizza from Como's around the corner and have it delivered to your seat at the bar or at a table. The drinks are good - one of the best dirty martinis around. Recommend checking it out!
9. Red Oaks Waterpark
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Jam5150 - Detroit, Michigan
This place has been a family favorite for decades. The staff is amazing; plenty of lifeguards and always on task! The water is so clear, there are so many things to do too! And there is shade and snacks when you need a break. We aren't residents but we continue to come back every summer!
10. Stagecrafters Baldwin Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Judy G - Huntington Woods, Michigan
The current production of The Little Mermaid is wonderful. This theater is the perfect size for young children and the voices and costumes are engaging. Our 3 and 6 year olds loved the production. Ariel's voice was broadway quality.
