Van Hoosen Farm (circa 1840) 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester, MI 48306, 248-608-8261, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Van Hoosen Farm is home to the Rochester Hills Museum. The restored farmhouse is set on 120 acres and is filled with antiques and art treasures.  

Yates Cider Mill 1990 East Avon Road, Rochester, MI 48307, 248-651-8300, Situated along the Clinton River on 1,200 beautiful park like acres, this historic cider mill has been water powered since 1863 and has been pressing apples and producing delicious Michigan cider since 1920.  more... 

Paint Creek Center for the Arts 407 Pine Street, Rochester, MI 48307, 248-651-4110, This arts center provides a venue for arts of all kinds and features exhibitions throughout the year from local and regional artists. Classes are also available. more... 

Rochester Hills Museum 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester, MI 48306, Located in Rochester Hills, 248-656-4663, Dedicated to preserving the history of the greater Rochester area, this museum is located in the historic Van Hoosen Farm, a beautifully restored 1840 farmhouse which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is filled with antiques and art treasures collected by five generations of Taylor's and Van Hoosens, as well as artifacts and memorabilia of the Rochester area, and the grounds contain working displays of how a 19th century farm operated. more... 

Thelma Spencer Park 3701 John R Road, Rochester, MI 48307, 248-656-4657, Situated on a huge lake, this park is a great place for outdoor fun like fishing, boating and picnics. 

Yates Roadside Park East Avon Road, Rochester, MI 48309, 248-652-1321, The four-acre park, nestled along the Clinton River, offers fishing and picnicking, batting cages, soccer fields, basketball courts, hiking trails and a roller blade oval.