Macomb

Active. Nautical. Laid Back.

Metro Detroit’s “East Side” is a mix of waterfront fun, food, shopping and nightlife.

A 30-to-45-minute drive northeast of downtown, this boater’s paradise has friendly restaurants and marinas on glorious Lake St. Clair. Discover bike paths, a pet-friendly outdoor mall, a minor league baseball stadium and plenty of entertainment along the M-59 Corridor. You’ll need a car (or boat).

Get to Know Macomb

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Paint Creek River

Events

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Shopping

Clinton Township’s open-air and pet-friendly The Mall at Partridge Creek is the centerpiece of this district’s retail scene.

Combine that with distinctive downtown shopping districts in more sleepy towns such as Romeo and New Baltimore.

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The Mall at Partridge Creek

Food & Drink

Friendly restaurants and bars dot the waterfront in this district, many with outdoor patios and docking.

Seek out favorite vinos at two wineries. Discover a fine balance of themed cuisines, from Mexican and Italian to Greek and classic barbecue.

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Filipo Marc Winery

Places to Stay

The Macomb District has a strong index of great accommodations, with metro Detroit’s only hotel indoor waterpark full of 32,000 square feet of splashing fun, and hotels in the double digits within five miles or less of the district’s popular shopping malls.

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Hyatt Place - Detroit Utica

Transportation

Metro Detroit offers nonstop flights to 150 destinations in the world. And once on the ground, the area is known for having one of the most efficient road systems around.

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Aristocat Chauffeured Transportation

Things to Do

Water is a theme, but there’s more to this district than that. Yacht charters, a legendary beach and entertainment strips along the water combine with a stately auto baron mansion to tour, a baseball stadium with four teams and places dedicated to the performing arts.

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Things You Should Know

Do you still have questions about Macomb? We’ve got you covered!

What is the population of Macomb?

As of 2020, the population of Macomb County is 881,217.

How far is Downtown Detroit from Macomb?

Detroit is about 35 miles from Chesterfield Township, 28 miles from Utica and Clinton Township, 23 miles from Utica, 19 miles from Warren, and 18 miles from St. Clair Shores.

What major interstate highways run through Macomb County?

I-94 runs west through Detroit and serves Ann Arbor to the west (where it continues to Chicago) and Port Huron to the northeast. I-696 runs east-west from the junction of I-96, I-275, and M-5 to I-94, providing a route through the northern suburbs of Detroit.

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