As a Metro Detroit Realtor, investor, and small business owner/supporter, I’m constantly discovering places, shops, restaurants, activities, and hidden gems throughout the area. This list is a collection of our favorite local spots worth supporting. ...
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Eats
Love the burgers & salads!
Battle Alley Brewing
Soooo good, can't go wrong with anything on the menu
2 South Brunch House · Clarkston, MI
The BEST ice cream, family farm - you can go see the cows after you grab a treat! Great spot to take the kiddos
Cooks Dairy Farm - Ortonville
Fantastic tacos, unique menu and great margaritas! Get the house salsas!!
Honcho | Clarkston
Great dinner spot, also a fun place to host an event (I had my baby shower here, it was so nice!)
15th Street Tavern | Clarkston
Super fun place to grab a bite, there are multiple restaurants inside and fun things to do - pool, bocce, shuffleboard, old school arcade games. Cool vibe and always fun stuff going on!
RailYard Fenton
Shops
Hands down the best shop for your home, gifts and supporting dozens of local artisans!! Plus super fun events, something for everyone :)
Altered Designs
The best place in Oakland County for all of your garden/landscaping needs! The friendliest owners, and so much to shop to make your yard beautiful!
Auburn Oaks Garden Center
Local farm market, pumpkins, mulch, cider and donuts, tons of things from the cutest spot!
Ruggles Ranch & Farm Market
The CUTEST local book store, shop small and grab your next read or join in for one of their super fun events! Always something going on here!
Balcony Row Books
Fun
12 miles of natural and paved trails, tons of activities for all ages, Crooked Lake (electric motor only/kayaks etc), so much to do!
Independence Oaks County Park
Tons of outdoor activities for everyone - golf, splash pad, miles of trails for walking/biking, horseback riding, and winter activities too!
Indian Springs Metropark
By far the best golf sim!! Awesome events, membership deals and super fun place to go
Breakfast Ball Golf Sim - Waterford
Play cafe to bring the littles or a fantastic spot to host a birthday party!!
