Less than 15 miles northeast of Detroit, cradled where I-75 intersects I-696, is Royal Oak. While Royal Oak is a suburb of Detroit, it also has its own downtown area containing over 70 restaurants in addition to retail shops and nightlife venues. Among the nightlife venues in Downtown Royal Oak are Royal Oak Music Theatre, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, and Stagecrafters Baldwin Theatre. Major events held in Downtown Royal Oak include the Ford Arts, Beats, and Eats Festival and part of the Woodward Dream Cruise. The Detroit Zoo is also located in Royal Oak.
Convenient to major highways and Downtown Detroit, Royal Oak offers residents a small-town feel near the big-city vibe as well as simple commutes and travels.