Location: Auburn Hills
Top Things to do in Auburn Hills
What to do and see in Auburn Hills, Michigan (MI): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Auburn Hills (formerly Pontiac Township) is a city in Oakland County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 21,412 at the 2010 census. It is home to the world headquarters of Chrysler, The Palace of Auburn Hills (former home of the Detroit Pistons and several other teams), and Oakland University.
Restaurants in Auburn Hills
1. Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 877 reviews
Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, Michigan's largest indoor regional outlet center and entertainment venue, is located at I-75 and Baldwin Road in Auburn Hills. It features 185 shops, restaurants and entertainment options, including manufacturer outlets, unique themed restaurants, five full service restaurants and a food court, a 25-screen theater which includes IMAX - all situated in a single-level, easily accessible racetrack design. Great Lakes Crossing Outlets is also home to over 20 stores, attractions and restaurants you won't find anywhere else in Michigan including SEA LIFE Aquarium, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Peppa Pig World of Play, and Round 1 Bowling & Amusement.
Reviewed By CS61612 - Cleveland, United States
We really enjoyed the Great Lakes shopping outlets. Tons of wonderful outlet stores and a fun atmosphere. My only complaint is there just wasn’t enough time. :)
2. Pump It Up
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
Welcome to Pump It Up of Auburn Hills - Where Your Imagination Comes to Play. Our passion is entertaining kids not only at birthday parties but at Open Jump, Special Events and Group Events. Our Birthday Parties are the best in the industry. They are 100% private – with play areas packed with gigantic inflatables, and party rooms where your child is treated like royalty!
3. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 263 reviews
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Michigan is the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground where families with children aged 3 to 10 can enjoy a world of creativity, color and building fun! See Detroit-area landmarks made from millions of LEGO bricks in MINILAND® and enjoy 2 LEGO themed rides: Kingdom Quest and Merlin’s Apprentice. Watch your favorite LEGO characters come to life in the 4D Cinema, get hands-on with the thousands of LEGO bricks in the build and play areas, then take a class from an expert builder in the Creative Workshop! Please note that adults must be accompanied by a child in order to enter.
Reviewed By jenedin - Cincinnati, United States
My 5 1/2 year old loves legos! We live in Cincinnati and stopped at the Michigan Welcome Center on our way Up North where my son spotted the bright yellow Legoland pamphlet from across the room (great marketing). We made a slight detour to Auburn Hills on our way home to visit Legoland and it was worth every penny, what a great place! I researched it online and saw that I could save $5 a ticket buying online and picking our (1/2 hr.) arrival time so we pulled in the parking lot and ordered tickets on their website with my phone. He LOVED it! It wasn't packed and it was very well organized. They have 3 different short 4D movies showing (my favorite) along with the huge "Detroit" themed Lego city. The price and value are great, we could have easily spent 5 hours playing and building but 3 hours was enough to get it all in and break up our long drive. It was right off of the highway so it was easy to find too. They had activities for toddlers with a playhouse/slide, big foam blocks, huge climbing zone (all ages) and a section for girls too! Well done Legoland! #everythingisawesome!
4. Peppa Pig World of Play Michigan
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
Peppa Pig World of Play Michigan is an indoor play attraction designed specifically for children ages 8 years and younger. With 14 themed play areas lovingly created from the popular Peppa Pig animated series, children will be surrounded by their favorite characters and familiar scenes from the show. Take a ride in the family car, visit Peppa's family home, play in George's fort or climb in Peppa's tree house; with so many fun places to play, your children are sure to enjoy their visit!
Reviewed By SM2013S - Detroit, United States
We took out 1.5 and 3 year olds there, they absolutely loved running around and touching everything. I have to say it was super cute! My boys spent most of the time running around in the play areas, than climbing into the forts to ride the slides. They loved playing in Peppa’s house, playing with the packages in the delivery truck, and riding tricycles / bicycles. We have been back twice within the month because they enjoyed it so much. Every time we went right when it opened so it wasn’t busy yet, but I imagine a weekend afternoon is packed. Two adults and 2 kids was a bit pricey, but we have since bought a punch card which resulted in some cost savings. Since we live close by we intent to purchase an annual pass to make it a new monthly activity for the kids.
5. SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 606 reviews
SEA LIFE Michigan is the state’s largest aquarium with over 250 species and 2,000 creatures including sharks, rays, green sea turtles and more! Journey through the freshwater lakes of Michigan all the way to the depths of the ocean and meet the amazing creatures that live there. Then, visit the Interactive Touchpool and learn what it feels like to pet a crab, urchin, sea star and other rockpool creatures! Finish your adventure by strolling through the Underwater Ocean Tunnel and watch as thousands of tropical fish swim overhead! To get any closer, you'd have to get wet!
Reviewed By Pperrin323
My DD and I like to go at lease once a year. We like to take our time and read all the facts. DD is a teen but finds the quietness relaxing. Every time we go we do the behind tour. We like hearing how the tanks are filtered. We do miss the octapus. We were told that both of the octapi died, and they will not be getting another one. The touch pond is great for younger kids. Right now they have an interactive tank where you design a fush. Once done you see your fish swimming in the vidio tank. Once it is gone from the tank it goes to another screen where you play with it. This is a great place to visit for a few hours. If you have younger children do the combo ticket with lego land.
6. AMC Star Great Lakes 25
7. Red Ox Tavern
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 9 reviews
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