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Clarkston (Michigan)

City in Michigan, United States

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Overview

Clarkston is a small village in Oakland County in southeast Michigan, surrounded by Independence Township.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat31 places

Via Bologna
Address
7071 Dixie Hwy
Phone
+1 248 620-8500
Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen
Housed in an old church, great atmosphere, even better food. Mac-n-Cheese is to die for, and only $5 for a half order which is more than filling. House dressing is amazing. Menu goes from $5-50. Beautiful bar, non-standard beers & wines to choose from.
Address
54 S Main St
Directions
Downtown
Phone
+1 248 620-6100
Website
clarkstonunion.com
Brioni Cafe & Deli
Address
7151 N Main St
Phone
+1 248 625-6181
Pita Way
Address
6315 Sashabaw Rd, Ste F
Phone
+1 248 620-5000
Website
pita-way.com
Culver's
Address
6910 Sashabaw Rd
Phone
+1 248 922-9224
Website
culvers.com

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Gregg's Gourmet Cafe
Address
5914 S. Main St
Website
greggsgourmetcafe.com
Mesquite Creek Steakhouse
Address
7228 N. Main St
Renderoni's Pizza and Deli
Address
6215 Sashabaw Rd
Las Piramides Restaurant
Address
5903 Dixie Hwy
Big Boy
Address
6440 Dixie Hwy
Website
bigboy.com
East Ocean Restaurant
Address
6405 Sashabaw Rd
Website
eastoceanchineserestaurant.com
Little Caesars Pizza
Address
5922 South Main St
Chicken Shack
Address
6315 Sasabaw Rd
Old Village Cafe
Address
2 South Main Street
Leo's Coney Island
Address
6325 Sashabaw Rd
Guido's Premium Pizza
Address
5960 Sashabaw Rd
Rudy's Quality Market
Address
9 South Main St
Trini and Carmens North
Address
10063 Dixie Hwy
East Ocean
Address
6405 Sashabaw Rd
Mel's Grill 2
Address
7080 Gateway Park Dr
Outback Steakhouse
Address
6435 Dixie Hwy
Ram's Horn
Address
6540 Dixie Hwy
Little Louis Carry-Out
Address
7081 Dixie Hwy
Nina's Comfort Food Cafe
Address
5910 Sashabaw Rd
Hometown Pizza
Address
7080 Gateway Park Dr
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
Address
5870 Sashabaw Rd
Highland House Cafe and Carry Out
Address
9717 Dixie Hwy
Pro Pizza
Address
5500 Oak Hill Rd
Ruby Tuesday
Address
6898 Sashabaw Rd
Waterford Inc Club
Address
6110 Dixie Hwy
Bangkok Thai Express
Address
6678 Dixie Hwy

Drink7 places

Mr. B's
Address
6761 Dixie Hwy
Hamlin Pub
Address
6397 Sashabaw Rd
Deer Lake Inn
Address
7504 Dixie Hwy
Red Knapp's American Grill
Address
6722 Dixie Hwy
Sportsmans Great Northern Grill
Address
5864 Dixie Hwy

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Pine Knob Tavern
Address
5736 Clarkston Rd
Clarkston Tap
Address
5801 South Main St

Sleep3 places

Olde Mill Inn
Address
5835 Dixie Highway
Clarkston Motor Inn
Address
6853 Dixie Hwy
Millpond Inn Bed & Breakfast
Address
155 N. Main Street

Getting there and around

Getting there

Clarkston is about an hour's drive or 44 miles from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Residing directly off Interstate 75 it is easily accessed from anywhere.

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Getting around

Clarkston features minimal public transportation, so a rental car or bike in the summer months is advised.

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UnderstandClarkston (officially known as The City of the Village of Clarkston) is a suburb of Detroit, influenced heavily by the American car industries such as Buick, Pontiac, Ford, and GM.

Get inClarkston is about an hour's drive or 44 miles from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Residing directly off Interstate 75 it is easily accessed from anywhere.

Get aroundClarkston features minimal public transportation, so a rental car or bike in the summer months is advised.

SeeHistorically, Clarkston was the summer home of Henry Ford. You can view his cottage on Main Street, as well as the mill he built on the Mill Pond, which exists near the heart of the town.

DoClarkston township is home to Deer Lake, which reaches a depth of 968 feet in some areas. It features a no-wake zone perfect for kayaking and a swimming beach with lifeguards. There are also multiple private beaches.

BuyClarkston is just minutes away from the largest mall in Michigan, the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, which features over 180 stores and restaurants, including: Banana Republic, Coach, Express, Bebe, and Bass Pro Shops.

EatClarkston boasts a variety of restaurants;

DrinkClarkston has many bars and pubs including:

Sources and licences

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