Title: Things to Do in Royal Oak in 2026 | Expedia.com [Royal Oak Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Royal-Oak.dx6448)[Hotels in Royal Oak](https://expedia.com/Royal-Oak-Hotels.d6448.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Royal Oak](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Royal-Oak.d6448.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Royal Oak](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Royal-Oak.d6448.Car-Rental-Guide)[Royal Oak Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Royal-Oak.d6448.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Royal Oak ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Royal Oak Types of activities [Royal Oak Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Royal-Oak.dx6448) ![The gangly Double-crested Cormorant is a prehistoric-looking, matte-black fishing bird with yellow-orange facial skin. Though they look like a combination of a goose and a loon, they are relatives of frigatebirds and boobies and are a common sight around fresh and salt water across North America—perhaps attracting the most attention when they stand on docks, rocky islands, and channel markers, their wings spread out to dry. These solid, heavy-boned birds are experts at diving to catch small fish. The Detroit Zoo has AZA Accreditation.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6448/826bddf6-ba3b-4a8c-82d8-9ece9232c8fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The gangly Double-crested Cormorant is a prehistoric-looking, matte-black fishing bird with yellow-orange facial skin. Though they look like a combination of a goose and a loon, they are relatives of frigatebirds and boobies and are a common sight around fresh and salt water across North America—perhaps attracting the most attention when they stand on docks, rocky islands, and channel markers, their wings spread out to dry. These solid, heavy-boned birds are experts at diving to catch small fish. The Detroit Zoo has AZA Accreditation.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6448/826bddf6-ba3b-4a8c-82d8-9ece9232c8fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Terminology. Peafowl is a collective term that refers to peacocks, peahens and peachicks. A group of peafowl is called a ostentation or a pride. The Detroit Zoo has AZA accreditation.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6448/be6462b9-0bb9-496f-9f58-8ff6a2a1e256.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I love watching birds in flight. They make it look so easy you can't help dreaming of flapping your arms and taking flight like the birds. The Detroit Zoo is AZA Accredited.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6448/39c2c040-0c2f-4804-b1ee-717cc9cb98ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This is the Taveta Golden Weaver. The male weaves the nest and the female picks a mate based on the males weaving abilities. The Detroit Zoo is AZA Accredited.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6448/4c52d229-a5e5-40fd-9f05-f924a51ab1cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6448) ## Recommended things to do in Royal Oak | Number of things to do | 5 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Explore Sterling Heights with Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers](/things-to-do/explore-sterling-heights-with-scavenger-hunt-by-zombie-scavengers.a1028915.activity-details): $20 | | Top 5 things to do | [Private Downtown Detroit Helicopter Ride](/things-to-do/private-downtown-detroit-helicopter-ride.a47420544.activity-details)[Macabre, Murder, & Mayhem in Motor City : Detroit Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/macabre-murder-mayhem-in-motor-city-detroit-ghost-tour.a46601422.activity-details)[Explore Sterling Heights with Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers](/things-to-do/explore-sterling-heights-with-scavenger-hunt-by-zombie-scavengers.a1028915.activity-details)[Chauffeured Historic Tour of Detroit with Flexibility](/things-to-do/chauffeured-historic-tour-of-detroit-with-flexibility.a50915807.activity-details)[Detroit Private Sightseeing Tour with Daily Chauffeur](/things-to-do/detroit-private-sightseeing-tour-with-daily-chauffeur.a49533255.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Explore Sterling Heights with Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers](/things-to-do/explore-sterling-heights-with-scavenger-hunt-by-zombie-scavengers.a1028915.activity-details) | | With kids | [Private Downtown Detroit Helicopter Ride](/things-to-do/private-downtown-detroit-helicopter-ride.a47420544.activity-details)[Chauffeured Historic Tour of Detroit with Flexibility](/things-to-do/chauffeured-historic-tour-of-detroit-with-flexibility.a50915807.activity-details) | ## What to do in Royal Oak --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Royal Oak? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Royal Oak ![View of Corktown, Detroit from the hotel! #Springfun](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1068/31ee44f2-31a5-4d0d-8813-29988e41d02d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### MGM Grand Detroit Casino 4/5(446 reviews) Why not try your luck with a visit to MGM Grand Detroit Casino during your visit to Detroit? Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.com/MGM-Grand-Detroit-Casino-Downtown-Detroit.d6265549.Vacation-Attraction) ![Detroit Tigers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1068/746e1056-2321-421d-8563-1a15fb314f0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Comerica Park 4.5/5(442 reviews) Catch an event at Comerica Park during your trip to Detroit. Attend a baseball game or visit the casinos in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.com/Comerica-Park-Downtown-Detroit.d6034762.Vacation-Attraction) ![Detroit City Panorama with Windsor Canada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058094/f23566e4-e892-442b-a4dc-9ca1a5a28387.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ford Field 4.5/5(691 reviews) Catch an event at Ford Field during your trip to Detroit. Discover the entertainment choices and casinos in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.com/Ford-Field-Downtown-Detroit.d6058094.Vacation-Attraction) ![Suspicious seagulls guard the border #UrbanJungle #detroit #skyline ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1068/68c97468-595d-495d-b97a-68a417aa79f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Huntington Place 4.5/5(285 reviews) Learn about the events happening at Huntington Place during your trip to Detroit. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.com/Huntington-Place-Downtown-Detroit.d500941.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oscar Mayer Weiner mobile on display in all its relished glory at the Henry Ford Museum.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6840/d29bcb2b-278c-48e2-951a-ed395b2bd71c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Henry Ford Museum 4.5/5(673 reviews) See the limousine in which JFK was assassinated, historical buildings and vehicles, and exhibits that document the evolution and impact of technology. [](https://expedia.com/Henry-Ford-Museum-Detroit.d500935.Vacation-Attraction) ![GM Renaissance Center featuring a high rise building and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074438/09d0fb37-fb47-4aee-bf35-3f98371b9162.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### GM Renaissance Center 4.5/5(346 reviews) A distinctive point on the Detroit skyline, this collection of skyscrapers is the global headquarters of General Motors and a popular entertainment destination. [](https://expedia.com/GM-Renaissance-Center-Downtown-Detroit.d6074438.Vacation-Attraction) ![Crazy place](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1068/5480449b-00d3-49c6-8004-64b39902b3a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fox Theatre 4.5/5(434 reviews) Enjoy a show at Fox Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Detroit. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and casinos in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.com/Fox-Theatre-Downtown-Detroit.d6074444.Vacation-Attraction) ![Comerica Park and Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Drone aerial photo of Comerica Park baseball stadium and Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit, Michigan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633862511234/90e9846e-0084-4746-b490-973e6d02c64f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Little Caesars Arena 4.5/5(762 reviews) Catch an event at Little Caesars Arena during your trip to Detroit. Discover the entertainment choices and casinos in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.com/Little-Caesars-Arena-Midtown.d553248633862511234.Vacation-Attraction) ![Best view of Detroit](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1068/8d2fef55-4b40-4d4c-9892-6056ac96ecbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hollywood Casino at Greektown 4/5(553 reviews) Why not try your luck with a visit to Hollywood Casino at Greektown during your travels in Detroit? Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.com/Hollywood-Casino-At-Greektown-Downtown-Detroit.d6265547.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Royal Oak ![Birmingham city sign surrounded by flowers in garden of city centre park. Old black text on white background metal signage.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6233/57d8b8f6-2ca0-44b5-9e05-3c19cba4bff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Birmingham ![View of the skyscrapers in Downtown Southfield, Michigan at sunset. Southfield's downtown began as an edge city in the suburbs of Detroit.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6794/08c451ea-3928-44eb-84a9-40ac645a3fc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Southfield ![I LOVE their DC Half Smoke (not pictured). Pictured is the Long Horn and Detroit Coney Classic. This place is amazing. So many gourmet franks to choose from. You can put a turkey dog, veggie dog, polish, Wagyu, or Kobe, or plain frank in any of their choices. You can even build your own now and they have fried Oreos!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7154/caa85c19-5167-4326-9703-c5c69623df8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Troy ![Colorful houses in Ferndale in Humboldt County, California, USA, famous for its Victorian architecture, a sunny day in summer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/103863/b675c368-2883-4b21-a94e-e23b0f30fa3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ferndale ![Yummy jerk chicken!! Fall off the bone and spicy without being too much ❤️❤️👍](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/140341/7bb7668c-b96c-4213-95b6-95744f47f8ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oak Park ![Detroit showing a city, a square or plaza and outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178255/90353297-2ee3-4668-84bf-f76c7fce8f7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Detroit ![Ice cream for dinner? Sometimes you have that kind of day. Clark's hand-dipped ice cream never disappoints! #localsecrets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000441722/d8fcecc2-dab1-4de1-9af8-66f6ead5e083.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Berkley ![Detroit Zoo showing zoo animals and marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500958/e4be7a5d-6475-4d5b-bf26-4ba9ba171021.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Huntington Woods ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Royal Oak worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Royal Oak? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Royal Oak? ### Is three days enough to stay in Royal Oak? ### What are some activities to do in Royal Oak with kids? > - [Private Downtown Detroit Helicopter Ride](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-downtown-detroit-helicopter-ride.a47420544.activity-details) > - [Chauffeured Historic Tour of Detroit with Flexibility](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/chauffeured-historic-tour-of-detroit-with-flexibility.a50915807.activity-details) ### What to do in Royal Oak for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Royal Oak? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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