Overview
Rochester Hills is a suburban city in Oakland County, Michigan.
10 sights · 4 things to do · 4 places to eat
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Best things about Rochester Hills
Meadow Brook Hall
Fourth largest historic house museum in the United States.
Borden Park
A 143-acre park with 4 softball/baseball fields, 5 full size soccer fields, multipurpose field, 4 tennis courts, 3 basketball courts, 7 station batting cages, 2 roller rinks, picnic tables, fitness loop, vending machines…
Rochester Hills Museum
Van Hoosen Farms is a 16-acre complex which was home to the Taylor Van Hoosen Family dating back to the early 1820s. This dairy barn, restored in 1927, provides detailed information on the settlement, industry, evolution…
Avon Nature Study Area
102.5 acres of trails and wildlife viewing.
Avondale Park
18.5 acres park with ball field, volleyball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, play area, and picnic area.
Eugene S. Nowicki Park
34.6 acres of undeveloped land.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jul. (climate data from nearby Detroit)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit — 32 mi away (major hub). Directions
- FNT Bishop International Airport, Flint — 37 mi away. Directions
Rochester Hills is in the east central portion of Oakland County.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 3-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Borden Park, Rochester Hills Museum, Avondale Park
- Lunch Kruse & Muer Quality Foods Inc.
- Afternoon Innovation Hills, Wabash Park
- Dinner C K Diggs Bar & Grill
Day 2
- Morning Meadow Brook Hall, Eugene S. Nowicki Park, Thelma G. Spencer Park
- Lunch Yates Cider Mill
- Afternoon Bloomer & Yates Park, Black Heath Golf Club
- Dinner Lebanese Grill
Day 3
- Morning Avon Nature Study Area, Helen V. Allen Park
- Afternoon Veterans Memorial Pointe, Thelma G. Spencer Park & Beach
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Rochester Hills provides several hundred chain restaurants. Some of the city's famous restaurants include:
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Get in
Rochester Hills is in the east central portion of Oakland County.
By car
There are many interstate highways leading in and through the county. Michigan state roads 150 (north-south) and 59 (east-west) run through Rochester Hills. U.S. highway 75 runs by the west side of Rochester Hills.
By plane
If you're coming in from farther away, the regional airports include the following:
- Charter plane service is provided by Oakland County International Airport
- Commercial services are provided by Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Wayne County and Bishop International Airport in Genesee County.
By bus
Bus service is also available from Detroit.
Get around
Public transportation is not very good in this area of Michigan. Bringing or renting a car is probably best. There are taxi and ride-share services. For older residents, there is a program run by the OPC (Older Persons' Commission).
See
See Rochester Hills Museum (Museum at Van Hoosen Farm)
Van Hoosen Farms is a 16-acre complex which was home to the Taylor Van Hoosen Family dating back to the early 1820s. This dairy barn, restored in 1927, provides detailed information on the settlement, industry, evolution of Rochester Hills, and agriculture including several artifacts.
Parks
See Avondale Park
18.5 acres park with ball field, volleyball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, play area, and picnic area.
See Thelma G. Spencer Park
113 acre park with lake with beach for swimming, picnic areas with charcoal grills, tennis courts, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, nature paths, and concession stand.
Do
Rochester Hills offers a variety of events, parks, libraries, museums, & stores.
Do Bloomer & Yates Park
A 200-acre park at 345 John R. Road which provides: picnic areas, volleyball nets, horse shoe games, hiking/mountain trails, restrooms, cross country skiing & fishing.
Do Thelma G. Spencer Park & Beach
A 113-acre park with a 38-acre lake. This park & beach offers an accessible fishing pier, picnic areas with charcoal grills, play structures, tennis courts, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, wooden nature paths, & modern restrooms. Some activities include: swimming, fishing, picnicking, ice skating, cross-country skiing, & hiking. Rowboats & paddle boats are available.
Do Borden Park (Earl E. Borden Park)
A 143-acre park with 4 softball/baseball fields, 5 full size soccer fields, multipurpose field, 4 tennis courts, 3 basketball courts, 7 station batting cages, 2 roller rinks, picnic tables, fitness loop, vending machines, & restrooms. Borden Park has a yearly festival which takes place on June 27th ending the day with a bright firework show.
Events
- The Festival of The Hills: 1400 E. Hamlin Road. The Festival of The Hills is an annual festival of fireworks which takes place on June 27th each year at Borden Park. This festival is known to be Rochester Hills' major event of the year attracting thousands of visitors each year. The event usually begins at 6PM starting with family games and live entertainment. This family friendly event is Michigan's 2nd largest fireworks show beginning usually around 10PM each year. A few tips before attending this event: arrive early in order to avoid traffic & bring an umbrella. Rain or shine this tradition will occur each year. For more information please contact the festival hotline at +1 248 841-BOOM.
Eat
Rochester Hills provides several hundred chain restaurants. Some of the city's famous restaurants include:
Eat Kruse & Muer Quality Foods Inc.
Voted City's Most Favorite Restaurant. Offers a variety of courses.
Eat C K Diggs Bar & Grill
A family-owned & -operated American bistro.
Eat Yates Cider Mill
Family favorite, a water-powered mill which presses Michigan apples into pasteurized apple cider.
Eat Lebanese Grill
Good east Mediterranean food.
Go next
Rochester Hills fits around Rochester, Michigan on three sides. Rochester has a lovely downtown. The two cities share many resources.
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