Royal Oak in Oakland County was recently named one of the “Top Ten Most Exciting Small Cities in America”, and its vibrant, pedestrian-friendly downtown, distinctive eateries and quirky shops reinforce its small-town sass. Charming older neighborhoods and trendy new lofts and townhouses, a strong school system, and easy access to I-75 and I-696 make this multi-generational community a commuter’s dream.
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Recreation
Royal Oak Music Theater, Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theater, Gallery Walk, film festivals, annual art fairs (and more than a dozen art galleries), an ice arena, the Detroit Zoo (yes, it’s in Royal Oak!) and a weekly Farmer’s Market make the city a creative and dynamic place to live, work and play.
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So much to do and see for Oakland County residents:
· Metroparks and Oakland County parks
· Cranbrook Institute of Science
· The Palace Sports & Entertainment
· Shopping at Somerset Collection and The Village of Rochester Hills
· Dining in Ferndale
· Michigan Renaissance Festival
Additionally, Oakland County is located within easy driving distance from other attractions in the tri-county area: The Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village and Rouge Factory; Detroit Institute of Arts; Comerica Park (Tiger baseball); Oakland University; Fiat Chrysler; GM Tech Center; Orchestra Hall; Fisher Theater; and the Detroit River with access to family-friendly Belle Isle – and views of Canada and the Ambassador Bridge!
Healthcare in Oakland County is supplied via four world-class medical systems: Beaumont Hospital; St. Joseph Mercy Oakland; Providence Hospital; and Crittenton Hospital.