Detroit ZooShrine of the Little FlowerWWJ-AM (Detroit)WJBK-TV (Fox 2 Detroit)Halmich ParkPalmer Park
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Royal Oak

Royal Oak is a town in Oakland district, Michigan, United States of about 59,008 people. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit: 63 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 parks and 29 churches. The must-see places are Detroit Zoo, Shrine of the Little Flower and WWJ-AM (Detroit).

42.4895° N, 83.1446° WPop. 59,008

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Within 30 km99 places
Within 50 km175
Must-see254
Notable0
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Detroit Zoo, nature spot near Royal Oak
Must-see

Detroit Zoo

Nature spot · 2 km

Shrine of the Little Flower, church near Royal Oak
Must-see

Shrine of the Little Flower

Church · 3 km

Must-see

WWJ-AM (Detroit)

Attraction · 6 km

Places near Royal Oak by type

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One day from Royal Oak

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:57 pm

68 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Royal Oak
  2. Halmich Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Troy Historic Villagemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Detroit Michigan Templechurch · 30 min
  5. Congregation Shaarey Zedeknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Palmer Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Royal Oak
Today’s loopRoyal OakStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Royal Oak?

Detroit Zoo (nature spot, about 2 km), Shrine of the Little Flower (church, about 3 km), WWJ-AM (Detroit) (attraction, about 6 km), WMYD-TV (Detroit) (attraction, about 6 km), Wwj-tv (attraction, about 6 km), WTVS-TV (Detroit) (attraction, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Royal Oak?

175 places on Spotwander: 63 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 parks, 29 churches, 25 other attractions, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest lake to Royal Oak?

Walnut Lake, about 21 km by road; Russel A. Alger Fountain (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Royal Oak?

Halmich Park, about 9 km by road; Palmer Park (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Royal Oak?

Start in Royal Oak, visit Halmich Park, then Troy Historic Village, then Detroit Michigan Temple, then Congregation Shaarey Zedek, then Palmer Park, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.