Location: Auburn Hills
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Auburn Hills (formerly Pontiac Township) is a city in Oakland County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 21,412 at the 2010 census. It is home to the world headquarters of Chrysler, The Palace of Auburn Hills (former home of the Detroit Pistons and several other teams), and Oakland University.
Restaurants in Auburn Hills
1. Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By hikergirl3 - Detroit, United States
Love the selection of Michigan wine and snacks. It’s fun to try new wines from around the state. Excellent service from a knowledgeable staff. I admittedly haven’t ventured much to public places this year due to covid concerns. This place has established excellent covid precautions (masks required by staff and customers, hand sanitizers on table, etc.). The staff make you feel very comfortable and safe. There is an awesome outdoor seating area, which is perfect to enjoy fresh air and good wine! You can also purchase wines to go.
2. Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 877 reviews
Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, Michigan's largest indoor regional outlet center and entertainment venue, is located at I-75 and Baldwin Road in Auburn Hills. It features 185 shops, restaurants and entertainment options, including manufacturer outlets, unique themed restaurants, five full service restaurants and a food court, a 25-screen theater which includes IMAX - all situated in a single-level, easily accessible racetrack design. Great Lakes Crossing Outlets is also home to over 20 stores, attractions and restaurants you won't find anywhere else in Michigan including SEA LIFE Aquarium, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Peppa Pig World of Play, and Round 1 Bowling & Amusement.
Reviewed By CS61612 - Cleveland, United States
We really enjoyed the Great Lakes shopping outlets. Tons of wonderful outlet stores and a fun atmosphere. My only complaint is there just wasn’t enough time. :)
3. Callahan's Music Hall
4. Pump It Up
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
Welcome to Pump It Up of Auburn Hills - Where Your Imagination Comes to Play. Our passion is entertaining kids not only at birthday parties but at Open Jump, Special Events and Group Events. Our Birthday Parties are the best in the industry. They are 100% private – with play areas packed with gigantic inflatables, and party rooms where your child is treated like royalty!
5. Hoops Sports & Spirits
6. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 263 reviews
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Michigan is the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground where families with children aged 3 to 10 can enjoy a world of creativity, color and building fun! See Detroit-area landmarks made from millions of LEGO bricks in MINILAND® and enjoy 2 LEGO themed rides: Kingdom Quest and Merlin’s Apprentice. Watch your favorite LEGO characters come to life in the 4D Cinema, get hands-on with the thousands of LEGO bricks in the build and play areas, then take a class from an expert builder in the Creative Workshop! Please note that adults must be accompanied by a child in order to enter.
Reviewed By jenedin - Cincinnati, United States
My 5 1/2 year old loves legos! We live in Cincinnati and stopped at the Michigan Welcome Center on our way Up North where my son spotted the bright yellow Legoland pamphlet from across the room (great marketing). We made a slight detour to Auburn Hills on our way home to visit Legoland and it was worth every penny, what a great place! I researched it online and saw that I could save $5 a ticket buying online and picking our (1/2 hr.) arrival time so we pulled in the parking lot and ordered tickets on their website with my phone. He LOVED it! It wasn't packed and it was very well organized. They have 3 different short 4D movies showing (my favorite) along with the huge "Detroit" themed Lego city. The price and value are great, we could have easily spent 5 hours playing and building but 3 hours was enough to get it all in and break up our long drive. It was right off of the highway so it was easy to find too. They had activities for toddlers with a playhouse/slide, big foam blocks, huge climbing zone (all ages) and a section for girls too! Well done Legoland! #everythingisawesome!
7. Topgolf Auburn Hills
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 32 reviews
Topgolf features fun and competitive golf games, climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort, a chef-inspired food and drink menu, private spaces for groups of any size, HDTVs to watch the big game and amazing music. There's no fee to come in and enjoy our restaurant, bar & rooftop terrace. For the game, each player pays a one-time fee of $5 and bay costs starting at $25/hr.
Reviewed By DinesEverywhere
This large, modern complex is located – approximately – three long tee shots from Great Lakes Crossing Outlets. Here, visitors have to check in at counters near the entrance to the range…a similar procedure to a hotel. There are three levels of covered, climate-controlled hitting bays. Comfortable seating and a table with a marble top were found directly behind the bay that was utilized during this visit. Drinks were refilled expeditiously and food items were received in a sufficient amount of time…and served with cloth napkins. Golf balls are not rented by the bucket, but are dispensed – one at a time – via a machine near each mat. An hourly rate is charged for the amount of time spent at the hitting bays. Large, round-shaped range targets are outdoors. In lieu of traditional yardage signs with numbers, colored [target] flags are found in the center of the range targets. Different games are available, with information displayed on the screens found at each bay. Several games have accumulating points as activity progresses. Other games display the yardages of golf shots, but only when balls reach the round range targets. Two Jumbotron-like screens – located at the terminus of the driving range – make visiting here a grand experience. This is a great place to practice during the winter months and a fine alternative if one is unable to play a round during the regular golf season. Unquestionably, this is one of the most unique driving ranges in Michigan and a must visit for avid golfers.
8. Peppa Pig World of Play Michigan
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
Peppa Pig World of Play Michigan is an indoor play attraction designed specifically for children ages 8 years and younger. With 14 themed play areas lovingly created from the popular Peppa Pig animated series, children will be surrounded by their favorite characters and familiar scenes from the show. Take a ride in the family car, visit Peppa's family home, play in George's fort or climb in Peppa's tree house; with so many fun places to play, your children are sure to enjoy their visit!
Reviewed By SM2013S - Detroit, United States
We took out 1.5 and 3 year olds there, they absolutely loved running around and touching everything. I have to say it was super cute! My boys spent most of the time running around in the play areas, than climbing into the forts to ride the slides. They loved playing in Peppa’s house, playing with the packages in the delivery truck, and riding tricycles / bicycles. We have been back twice within the month because they enjoyed it so much. Every time we went right when it opened so it wasn’t busy yet, but I imagine a weekend afternoon is packed. Two adults and 2 kids was a bit pricey, but we have since bought a punch card which resulted in some cost savings. Since we live close by we intent to purchase an annual pass to make it a new monthly activity for the kids.
9. Fieldstone Golf Club of Auburn Hills
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By F6953GGjohnm - Birmingham, United States
Great course, not punitive, with ratings and slopes for men and women, from all the tees and combo tees
10. SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 606 reviews
SEA LIFE Michigan is the state’s largest aquarium with over 250 species and 2,000 creatures including sharks, rays, green sea turtles and more! Journey through the freshwater lakes of Michigan all the way to the depths of the ocean and meet the amazing creatures that live there. Then, visit the Interactive Touchpool and learn what it feels like to pet a crab, urchin, sea star and other rockpool creatures! Finish your adventure by strolling through the Underwater Ocean Tunnel and watch as thousands of tropical fish swim overhead! To get any closer, you'd have to get wet!
Reviewed By Pperrin323
My DD and I like to go at lease once a year. We like to take our time and read all the facts. DD is a teen but finds the quietness relaxing. Every time we go we do the behind tour. We like hearing how the tanks are filtered. We do miss the octapus. We were told that both of the octapi died, and they will not be getting another one. The touch pond is great for younger kids. Right now they have an interactive tank where you design a fush. Once done you see your fish swimming in the vidio tank. Once it is gone from the tank it goes to another screen where you play with it. This is a great place to visit for a few hours. If you have younger children do the combo ticket with lego land.
