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Neighborhoods of Royal Oak, MI

Royal Oak is small enough to walk and varied enough to be worth a map. Start with a neighborhood and work outwards.

  • Downtown Royal OakThe walkable core around Main, Washington and Fourth — the densest concentration of restaurants, bars and shops in Royal Oak, MI.
  • Normandy OaksSouth-west Royal Oak around Normandy Oaks Park, quiet streets and family amenities.
  • NorthwoodNorth Royal Oak near 13 Mile, with everyday services and neighborhood restaurants.
  • Pleasant Ridge BorderThe southern edge of Royal Oak where it meets Pleasant Ridge and Ferndale.
  • Red RunThe area near the Red Run Golf Club and Rochester Road, mixing recreation with local business.
  • VinsettaA residential pocket along Vinsetta Boulevard known for its boulevard homes and neighborhood staples.
  • Washington ParkJust south of downtown along Washington Avenue, a mix of shops, salons and services.
  • Woodward CorridorThe stretch along Woodward Avenue, home to classic drive-ins, car culture and quick-stop dining.
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