Royal Oak Homes & Real Estate

Living In Royal Oak

There are endless activities to do in Royal Oak. Royal Oak caters to theatergoers of both film and live productions. Film lovers can view films at the Main Art Theater. Patrons of live theater enjoy performances at the Baldwin Theater. Stagecrafters is a community theater group that produces 10 stage shows each year and shows silent films.

Various types of music concerts and other special attractions are held throughout the year. If you enjoy outdoor music, Royal Oak hosts a series of free summer concerts on the library lawn. The concerts are held on Wednesday evenings from mid-June through early August.

The Detroit Zoo is located in Royal Oak. The Detroit Zoo has 125 acres of naturalistic habitats for 2,500 animals from aardvarks to zebras and features award-winning attractions such as the National Amphibian Conservation Center, Great Apes of Harambee, and Arctic Ring of Life.

Collectively, Royal Oak and six other cities welcome over 1 million spectators to the area for the annual Woodward Dream Cruise. Held in August, the one-day event is the world’s largest classic car cruise, drawing cruisers and spectators from around the world to ogle autos of yesteryear. Participating communities provide optimal viewing, cruise-related activities, and entertainment throughout the day.

Royal Oak Farmers Market

The freshest in-season produce can be found at the Royal Oak Farmers Market, located at 316 E 11 Mile Rd (just 2 blocks east of Main Street). A legacy since 1927, the market sells only food products that Michigan farmers grow themselves. Some of the farmers who bring their crops to the market travel from locations up to four hours from Royal Oak, extending the season's availability for many varieties of fruits and vegetables. In addition to food products, the Farmers Market sells numerous varieties of annuals and perennials in the spring and summer and greenery and pine trees in December. Crafts and antiques are often available at the Farmers Market.

Schools In Royal Oak

The city is served by Royal Oak Neighborhood Schools. There is also a private high school, Shrine Catholic. A branch of Oakland Community College is located in the city.

Community Info

Downtown businesses have created a diverse, one-stop commercial district where customers find quality and personal service. Retail shops offer specialty items, and many restaurants feature outdoor patios that connect visitors to the heart of Royal Oak. Street furniture provides convenient resting places and vantage points to observe the flurry of activity.

The renaissance of Royal Oak unveiled the city's charm. Visitors to Main, Washington, and other downtown streets experience the city's unique sense of place and identity, unlike cities without downtown districts. This sentiment can be shared by pedestrians ambling along the downtown streetscapes that feature brick paving, street furniture, tree and flower plantings. It can be felt among patrons of the theaters, upscale restaurants, coffeehouses, and distinctive shops. Visitors to downtown Royal Oak enjoy the pedestrian-friendly atmosphere and social interaction.

Nightlife

Breweries

• Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery, 419 S Main St | (248) 544-6250
• Lily's Seafood Grill & Brewery, 410 S Washington Ave | (248) 591-5459
• The Royal Oak Brewery, 215 E Fourth St | (248) 544-1141
• River Rouge Brewing Company, 406 E. 4th Street | (248) 802-0555
• Roak Brewing, 330 E Lincoln Ave | (248) 268-8780
• Urbanrest Brewing, 2615 Wolcott St, Ferndale | (586) 945-5121
• Brooks Brewing, 52033 Van Dyke | (586) 884-4741
• Woodward Avenue Brewers, 22646 Woodward Avenue | (248) 546-3696

Clubs and Bars

• Craft Bar, 419 S Main St | (248) 544-6250 |
• Fifth Avenue, 215 W Fifth St | (248) 629-9423 |
• Goodnite Gracie, 224 Sherman Dr | (248) 544-7490 |
• Gusoline Alley, 309 S Center St | (248) 545-2235 |
• Motor City Gas, 325 E. Fourth St, Royal Oak, MI 48067 |
• O'Tooles, 205 W Fifth St | (248) 591-9226 |
• Sabrage, 401 S Lafayette Ave |
• The Rock on Third, 112 E Third St | (248) 542-7625 |
• Royal Oak Taphouse, 714 S Washington Ave | (248) 548-9377 |
• Bar Louie, 510 South Main St | (248) 951-2195 |
• Dixie Moon Saloon, 111 South Main Street | (248) 850-7075 |
• DUO Restaurant & Lounge, 29555 Northwestern Hwy | 248.996.9929 |
• 526 Main, 526 S Main St | (248) 591-9000 |