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City in Michigan, United States
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Rochester Hills is a suburban city in Oakland County, Michigan.
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Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
Van Hoosen Farms is a 16-acre complex which was home to the Taylor Van Hoosen Family dating back to the early 1820s. This dairy barn, restored in 1927, provides detailed information on the settlement, industry, evolution of Rochester Hills, and agriculture including several artifacts.
Fourth largest historic house museum in the United States.
102.5 acres of trails and wildlife viewing.
18.5 acres park with ball field, volleyball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, play area, and picnic area.
34.6 acres of undeveloped land.
4.5 acres park with ball fields.
110 acres park with hiking and fishing.
113 acre park with lake with beach for swimming, picnic areas with charcoal grills, tennis courts, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, nature paths, and concession stand.
5.1 acres with monument and gazebo.
3.7 acres park with picnic tables, grills, play structure, and community garden.
A 200-acre park at 345 John R. Road which provides: picnic areas, volleyball nets, horse shoe games, hiking/mountain trails, restrooms, cross country skiing & fishing.
A 113-acre park with a 38-acre lake. This park & beach offers an accessible fishing pier, picnic areas with charcoal grills, play structures, tennis courts, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, wooden nature paths, & modern restrooms. Some activities include: swimming, fishing, picnicking, ice skating, cross-country skiing, & hiking. Rowboats & paddle boats are available.
Earl E. Borden Park
A 143-acre park with 4 softball/baseball fields, 5 full size soccer fields, multipurpose field, 4 tennis courts, 3 basketball courts, 7 station batting cages, 2 roller rinks, picnic tables, fitness loop, vending machines, & restrooms. Borden Park has a yearly festival which takes place on June 27th ending the day with a bright firework show.
Serving all of Rochester Hills for a pleasant 18-hole course. This golf course provides a variety set of games, memberships, tee times, & rates.
Voted City's Most Favorite Restaurant. Offers a variety of courses.
A family-owned & -operated American bistro.
Family favorite, a water-powered mill which presses Michigan apples into pasteurized apple cider.
Good east Mediterranean food.
By car
There are many interstate highways leading in and through the county. Michigan state roads 150 (north-south) and 59 (east-west) run through Rochester Hills.S.
By plane
If you're coming in from farther away, the regional airports include the following:
By bus
Bus service is also available from Detroit.
Public transportation is not very good in this area of Michigan. Bringing or renting a car is probably best. There are taxi and ride-share services.
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