Guidebook for Lake Orion
Parks & Nature
They have a few trails, boat rentals like kayaks and SUPs and a public beach. MI Rec pass needed. Seasonally, they have a water warrior inflatable set up. Busier on weekends and Holidays
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Bald Mountain State Recreation Area
3361 S Lapeer RdThey have a few trails, boat rentals like kayaks and SUPs and a public beach. MI Rec pass needed. Seasonally, they have a water warrior inflatable set up. Busier on weekends and Holidays
Wooded and open area Dog Park, Boat Launch off Joslyn Rd(non motor), Dog dock, lots of hiking/biking/running trails. This is an Oakland County Park. If you love the outdoors, visit @Travissmithcfp to see lots of tagged pretty local spots. If you dont have a pass you can get one for the day at the Joslyn Rd dog park entrance.
Orion Oaks County Park
2301 Clarkston RdWooded and open area Dog Park, Boat Launch off Joslyn Rd(non motor), Dog dock, lots of hiking/biking/running trails. This is an Oakland County Park. If you love the outdoors, visit @Travissmithcfp to see lots of tagged pretty local spots. If you dont have a pass you can get one for the day at the Joslyn Rd dog park entrance.
You can acccess trail straight from our listing, from the paved trail on Clarkston Rd. There is parking, picnic area and a porta potty. It is pretty straight and gravel- my favorite spot used to be the paved mile north of Drahner Rd in Oxford with Ice cream at the end and the libary in the middle if you have little ones
Polly Ann Trail
Polly Ann Trail - Oakland CountyYou can acccess trail straight from our listing, from the paved trail on Clarkston Rd. There is parking, picnic area and a porta potty. It is pretty straight and gravel- my favorite spot used to be the paved mile north of Drahner Rd in Oxford with Ice cream at the end and the libary in the middle if you have little ones
Another best for biking trail, if you take it all the way to downtown, Rochester you can get a beer at each end .
Paint Creek Trail
Paint Creek TrailAnother best for biking trail, if you take it all the way to downtown, Rochester you can get a beer at each end .
Large fenced in playground, great for super little to elementary age, Splash pad, disc golf, tennis.
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Seymour Lake Township Park
2795 Seymour Lake RdLarge fenced in playground, great for super little to elementary age, Splash pad, disc golf, tennis.
Lake Orion DNR Public Boat Launch
421 Indianwood RoadDowntown park next to the creek with ducks, a bridge, playground, next to entertainment and dining as well as the paint creek trail
Children's Park
201 S Broadway StDowntown park next to the creek with ducks, a bridge, playground, next to entertainment and dining as well as the paint creek trail
Greens park- public beach with playground, picnic, volleyball, swimming, lifeguards usually on duty. Home to Dragon on the Lake festival
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Lake Orion
Greens park- public beach with playground, picnic, volleyball, swimming, lifeguards usually on duty. Home to Dragon on the Lake festival
Elkhorn Lake
Take a walk here on the bike trail
Food Scene
This place is a local hot spot and expect a wait at prime times, you may want to call ahead because its always busy! Bar too, great margaritas
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Sagebrush Cantina
28 S Broadway StThis place is a local hot spot and expect a wait at prime times, you may want to call ahead because its always busy! Bar too, great margaritas
BBQ that is a metro Detroit staple with a few locations! Michigan local with lots of outdoor seating and drinks. Lunch and dinner or drinks. Opens later in the day. I get the campfire nachos and Mac and cheese
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Bad Brads BBQ
6525 23 Mile RdBBQ that is a metro Detroit staple with a few locations! Michigan local with lots of outdoor seating and drinks. Lunch and dinner or drinks. Opens later in the day. I get the campfire nachos and Mac and cheese
Big Wave Sushi
3643 S Baldwin RdAmazing food at this bistro. Great wine and pairings. Great service. Rotating menus. Cute little occasion spot for dates or girl time. They have happy hours of you check on social
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Victoria's Wine and Dine
12 S Washington StAmazing food at this bistro. Great wine and pairings. Great service. Rotating menus. Cute little occasion spot for dates or girl time. They have happy hours of you check on social
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and nightlife with a bar. It can get loud in here - downtown LO
Johnny Blacks LakeHouse
21 West Flint StreetBreakfast, lunch, dinner and nightlife with a bar. It can get loud in here - downtown LO
Johnny Black's Public House
3575 South Baldwin RoadBar & grill with some outdoor seating
Mediterranean with a rooftop, bar and take out - downtown LO
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Anita's Kitchen
22651 Woodward AveMediterranean with a rooftop, bar and take out - downtown LO
Snap Taco
575 North Lapeer RoadFast and take out Mexican
My favorite place to go out to eat in lake orion, it’s on the creek with a dam, it’s enjoyable and stylish place to sit and eat
Bitter Tom's Distillery
120 S Broadway StMy favorite place to go out to eat in lake orion, it’s on the creek with a dam, it’s enjoyable and stylish place to sit and eat
313 Pizza Bar
37 East Flint StreetAlso has a rooftop dining area
Wine and beer- dueling piano bar. Overlooks park outside
last time I knew this was Bring your own food
Wine Social
135 S Broadway StWine and beer- dueling piano bar. Overlooks park outside
last time I knew this was Bring your own food
The Bread & Yolk
3063 Baldwin RoadBrunch - not open on Sundays
Cookies & Cream by Sprout Bake
20 Front StDowntown by Children’s park
Entertainment & Activities
This is a small indoor Live music venue with shows most nights of the week. It also has the best intimate listening! There is an Ice cream window on the lower level and a coffeehouse attached too
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20 Front Street
20 Front StThis is a small indoor Live music venue with shows most nights of the week. It also has the best intimate listening! There is an Ice cream window on the lower level and a coffeehouse attached too
Outdoor Music Venue is a summer hot spot, In the winter, catch the slope of Pine Knob
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DTE Energy Music Theatre
33 33 Bob Seger DrOutdoor Music Venue is a summer hot spot, In the winter, catch the slope of Pine Knob
Another outdoor music venue with a grass hill and covered seating. You can get nice and close on the sides with GA! On the Oakland University grounds. Full lineup of summer shows.
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Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
3554 Festival DrAnother outdoor music venue with a grass hill and covered seating. You can get nice and close on the sides with GA! On the Oakland University grounds. Full lineup of summer shows.
This is a local outdoor amphitheater that may have a shows or local weekend festivals often in the warmer months
Wildwood Amphitheater
2700 Joslyn CtThis is a local outdoor amphitheater that may have a shows or local weekend festivals often in the warmer months
If you are into giant indoor outlet malls, this is your thing. special attactions like Lego discovery, Sea life aquarium,.. you name it.
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Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
4000 Baldwin RdIf you are into giant indoor outlet malls, this is your thing. special attactions like Lego discovery, Sea life aquarium,.. you name it.
If youve never done a drive in, do it! Double feature and fun from your car.
The New US 23 Drive-in Theater
5200 Fenton RdIf youve never done a drive in, do it! Double feature and fun from your car.
Lavender Festival, Blakes Cider, taproom / eats, harvesty events. Check it out!
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Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill
17985 Armada Center RdLavender Festival, Blakes Cider, taproom / eats, harvesty events. Check it out!
Get out in the nearby country for some local ice cream and dairy farm, walk thru to see the baby cows, pigs, Harvest activities in the fall too. Popular at twilight
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Cook's Farm Dairy
2950 E Seymour Lake RdGet out in the nearby country for some local ice cream and dairy farm, walk thru to see the baby cows, pigs, Harvest activities in the fall too. Popular at twilight
We have a little gem in town and the main Yates is a huge attraction, but we have one nearBy- Famous cider donuts, they also have a little coffee shop with ice cream and fudge & baked treats. In Cantebury village (behind the castle). There are little shops and this used to be a Christmas shop. They have special events in this area quite a bit in the summer.
Yates Cider Mill Store
2375 Joslyn CtWe have a little gem in town and the main Yates is a huge attraction, but we have one nearBy- Famous cider donuts, they also have a little coffee shop with ice cream and fudge & baked treats. In Cantebury village (behind the castle). There are little shops and this used to be a Christmas shop. They have special events in this area quite a bit in the summer.
Mt Holly Ski & Snowboard Resort
13536 Dixie HwySkiing Boarding, snowsports!
Pine Knob Ski Resort Inc.
7778 Sashabaw RdSkiing Boarding, snowsports!
This place has a lot to do inside.. the whole building has an array of activities like go carts and an arcade, dining.
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
925 N Lapeer RdThis place has a lot to do inside.. the whole building has an array of activities like go carts and an arcade, dining.
Willow Creek Golf & Sports Center
3120 S Lapeer RdMini golf, driving range
We literally drive out of our way to go to this premium theatre with reserved, reclining seats. Bonus, it’s by a Crumbl cookies.
Emagine Rochester Hills
200 Barclay CirWe literally drive out of our way to go to this premium theatre with reserved, reclining seats. Bonus, it’s by a Crumbl cookies.
Topgolf
500 Great Lakes Crossing DrArts & Culture
The atrium is amazing and Detroit has iconic murals inside
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Instituto de Artes de Detroit
5200 Woodward AveThe atrium is amazing and Detroit has iconic murals inside
Museum of Contemporary Art
4454 Woodward AveMore arts in Midtown! Less busy
I love this gallery on The Belt alley in detroit. The openings are eventful. So much secret art pops up and lots of cool places down the alley.
See the HowNosm & Obey Giant/Shephard Fairey Murals from here and then walk through the Z parking lot to the top decked out in more visual art!!
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Library Street Collective
1274 Library StI love this gallery on The Belt alley in detroit. The openings are eventful. So much secret art pops up and lots of cool places down the alley.
See the HowNosm & Obey Giant/Shephard Fairey Murals from here and then walk through the Z parking lot to the top decked out in more visual art!!
Open on Saturdays 11-3ish during the Eastern Market, special events and openings are legit
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Red Bull Arts Detroit
1551 Winder StOpen on Saturdays 11-3ish during the Eastern Market, special events and openings are legit
The Spirit of Detroit
2 Woodward AveThe indoor greenhouse and grounds are lovely, aquarium too. Drive around Belle Isle and see the iconic fountain
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Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory
4 Inselruhe AveThe indoor greenhouse and grounds are lovely, aquarium too. Drive around Belle Isle and see the iconic fountain
Central place to hang out in Detroit with an ice rink in the winter and outdoor activities in the summer.
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Campus Martius Park
800 Woodward AveCentral place to hang out in Detroit with an ice rink in the winter and outdoor activities in the summer.
Kensington Church
4640 S Lapeer RdKensington Orion Located on M24/Lapeer
Eastern Market
Farmers market and an annual mural compitition
Oakland University Art Gallery
378 Wilson BlvdSee whats currently showing- student, faculty and touring
Totally recommend. They also have tours of a Frank llyod wright home, their grounds and gardens.
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Cranbrook Art Museum
39221 Woodward AveTotally recommend. They also have tours of a Frank llyod wright home, their grounds and gardens.
If you are lucky enough to catch a rare show at Assemble, do it. Its a great community of recording artists who occasionally share their work in an old church in Corktown by the old historic union station
Assemble Sound
2300 17th StIf you are lucky enough to catch a rare show at Assemble, do it. Its a great community of recording artists who occasionally share their work in an old church in Corktown by the old historic union station
Neighborhoods
This is my go to shopping area- and where I get my nails done, It’s located with Whole Foods, lots of stores and restaurants in this outdoor Village mall.
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Village Of Rochester Hills
104 N Adams RdThis is my go to shopping area- and where I get my nails done, It’s located with Whole Foods, lots of stores and restaurants in this outdoor Village mall.
Downtown Lake Orion features Restaurants, lite shopping, Access to the Paint Creek Trail, Greens Park beach, and a trolley to Downtown Oxford on certain seasonal evenings.
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Lake Orion
Downtown Lake Orion features Restaurants, lite shopping, Access to the Paint Creek Trail, Greens Park beach, and a trolley to Downtown Oxford on certain seasonal evenings.
Oxford
Downtown Oxford - Thursday night concerts in the park right downtown at 6pm in the summer