This free tour series is generously sponsored by the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Royal Oak is one of Oakland County’s most well known destinations because of the breadth and diversity of its business district. From entertainment and nightlife destinations, specialty restaurants and inspiring shops to sneaky secluded pocket plazas, the west side of Downtown Royal Oak is full of its own unique assets. This tour will shine a light on this side of Main Street's small businesses, local favorites and one-of-a-kind retail opportunities while introducing you to many of the people that give Downtown Royal Oak its character. Whether you’ve been here a day or a lifetime, you will see people, places and possibilities you never knew were there. 

If the available dates for this tour don't fit your schedule, please check out our Royal Oak Small Business Tour: East Downtown dates here: https://app.gopassage.com/events/royal-oak-small-business-tour-east-downtown

Total Walking Distance: ~2 miles

Tour Duration: 2 hours

Weather Policy:

Tours will occur indefinitely, rain or shine, unless weather prohibits transportation or adversely affects our partners on the date of the tour for the time of the tour. If a severe weather event causes the tour to be canceled, City Institute will notify you via the email address hello@thecityinstitute.com.

Accessibility:

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact hello@thecityinstitute.com at least 2 weeks prior to your desired tour date.

Parking:

Convenient structure parking is available one block away in the Lafayette South Garage: South Lafayette Avenue at West 6th Street, 514 S Lafayette Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067. All City Structure parking for the first 2 hours is free and $0.75 an hour thereafter. The parking structures accept credit/debit cards and cash/coins at pay stations located on the first floor. Parking can be purchased at a pay station after you park. You can also pay by credit or debit card when you exit.

This tour is produced by City Institute. Please visit www.thecityinstitute.com to hear interviews with Detroit residents, community leaders, and small business owners or to schedule a tour for your group on any number of topics.

Image courtesy of Pronto! Diner