

Located just north of Detroit in southeastern Michigan, Royal Oak offers a welcoming and diverse community full of culture and entertainment. Visit the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum to learn about the city’s past, then hike the Tenhave Woods Nature Trail in Quickstad Park. Shop for trendy fashions at Blu Jean Blues Boutique, find unique gifts at Rail & Anchor, and browse the locally made artisan goods at Made in the Mitten. Spend a day enjoying the Detroit Zoo, or check...
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Royal Oak: FUN FACT
Drawing more than 40,000 classic cars and over a million people each year, the Woodward Dream Cruise is the world’s largest one-day automotive event. Enthusiasts from around the world gather in Royal Oak to form a classic car caravan down Woodward Avenue, ending in metro Detroit.
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