Free & Cheap Things to Do in Rochester, MI

  • The list below includes 185 free or cheap things to do in or near Rochester, Michigan, including 78 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Hiking Trails, Children's Play Area and Parks.
  • From Paint Creek Trail to Rochester Municipal Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rochester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sterling Heights, Waterford, Detroit and Ferndale.
  • The list below includes 185 free or cheap things to do in or near Rochester, Michigan, including 78 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Hiking Trails, Children's Play Area and Parks.
  • From Paint Creek Trail to Rochester Municipal Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rochester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sterling Heights, Waterford, Detroit and Ferndale.
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Rojo Mexican Bistro 401 N Main St., Rochester, MI MoreLess Info
Enchiladas, spicy sauteed shrimp, and 13 types of tacos at a Mexican bistro decked out in beautiful murals
8.6 Miles
78% 37 votes
Music Venue 1 S Saginaw, Pontiac, MI 48342 MoreLess Info
The Crofoot Ballroom is a music and entertainment venue that is host to a large variety of famous and local band performers. Notable past performances at the ballroom include Aziz Ansari, Bastille, and Jack White, among numerous others.
8.6 Miles
94% 16 votes
Parks 40620 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313 MoreLess Info
Biking and walking along the many available paths at Dodge Park are popular pastimes. The adjacent river provides calming scenery. Play areas are available for the kiddos and horseshoe pits for adults.
8.6 Miles
64% 11 votes
Bowling 2666 Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights, MI 48310 MoreLess Info
Lanes are open for bowling daily at Five Star Lanes. Leagues are offered for all age groups and abilities. Cosmic Bowling, complete with lights and music, is offered. Birthday parties and other special events can be booked.
8.6 Miles
38% 8 votes
Playgrounds 39080 Van Dyke, Sterling Heights, MI 48313 MoreLess Info
The Bounce House is an indoor playground and family fun center that offers open play everyday. The venue features giants slides, giant inflatables, inflatable obstacle courses, and a free play arcade.
8.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Art Museum 7 N Saginaw Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48342 MoreLess Info
The Detroit Museum of New Art hosts rotating exhibitions of works from photographers, sculptors, landscape painters, and digital artists. The museum also has other galleries in both Detroit and Pontiac.
8.7 Miles
64% 11 votes
Hobby Shops 4500 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 MoreLess Info
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World is a large store that offers everything outdoorsmen need to have fun while enjoying nature. Products range from clothing and boots, to boating and camping gear, gifts, and more.
8.8 Miles
20% 5 votes
Breweries 45689 Hayes Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48315 MoreLess Info
Sherwood Brewing Company is a brewery and brew pub that makes not only a variety of beers, but also wines, meads, ciders, and sodas. They serve a full menu, and host live music performances and a variety of special events.
8.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 2248 Brinston Drive, Troy, MI 48083 MoreLess Info
Brinston Park spans 18 acres and offers baseball diamonds, tennis courts, a basketball court, and a barrier-free play structure. A picnic shelter, restrooms, and a parking lot are also available.
8.9 Miles
93% 80 votes
Art Museum 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303 MoreLess Info
Architecturally well designed building where inside you get a collection of arts and outside you will see sculptures, statues, fountains, ponds and the greenery. Handmade collections drawn in 2d and 3d are also shown in the Cranbrook Art Museum.
8.9 Miles
85% 493 votes
Malls 4000 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 MoreLess Info
As a dominant retail outlet, the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets is home to more than 185 retail stores. They also offer a 1,000-seat food court with numerous fast food and full-service restaurants as well as a movie theater.
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