THE LOCAL DIRECTORY

Find a little
more to love.

A thoughtfully curated collection of places worth knowing, in Rochester Hills and the surrounding Rochester area.

The Village of Rochester Hills open-air shopping districtThe Village of Rochester Hills
The gathering placeREAD

The Village of Rochester Hills

Open-air shopping, dinner plans, and an easy evening walk at Adams and Walton.

Autumn sunlight across Carter Lake at Spencer Park in Rochester HillsSpencer Park, Rochester Hills
By the waterREAD

Thelma G. Spencer Park

A lakeside escape that feels a world away from the weekday rush.

Historic wooden Yates Cider Mill building in Rochester HillsYates Cider Mill
An autumn ritualREAD

Yates Cider Mill

A historic cider mill where a quick stop easily becomes a fall tradition.

The historic Dodge mansion at Meadow Brook Hall on Oakland University campusMeadow Brook Hall
History in the detailsREAD

Meadow Brook Hall

An extraordinary historic estate on the Oakland University campus.

Rochester Hills
Something for everyoneREAD

Innovation Hills

Boardwalks, imaginative play, and a reason to linger outside.

Rochester Hills
Into the treesREAD

Bloomer Park

Wooded trails and hilly terrain for a proper outdoor reset.

Rochester area
Take the scenic routeREAD

Paint Creek Trail

A rail-trail that makes walking, running and cycling part of everyday life.

Rochester Hills
Local rootsREAD

Van Hoosen Farm

History comes close to home at the city’s museum grounds.

Rochester Hills
For the active afternoonREAD

Borden Park

A community park that makes everyday recreation convenient.

Rochester Hills
A coffee detourREAD

Cascara Coffee Company

A local stop for coffee, something sweet, and a slower start.

Rochester Hills
A little differentREAD

Chai Culture Café

Small-batch chai and a café experience centered around flavor.

Nearby Rochester
Just next doorREAD

Downtown Rochester

A walkable Main Street a short trip from Rochester Hills.

Nearby Rochester
A community stapleREAD

Rochester Hills Public Library

Books, programs, and one of the area’s everyday gathering places.

Rochester Hills area
Campus and cultureREAD

Oakland University

A university campus that helps shape the rhythm of the surrounding community.

Rochester area
Miles of possibilityREAD

Clinton River Trail

A versatile regional route for walking and cycling.

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