Troy for First-Timers
12 stops · about 6 hours · Updated October 11, 2026
For a first visit to Troy, MI, build your itinerary around ramen, Korean fried chicken, independent boutiques, and time outdoors. Start with breakfast and coffee at Euro Brunch Coffee on Rochester Road, where outdoor seating and vegan and vegetarian options are available. Shiromaru serves ramen and sushi on Crooks Road, while bb.q Chicken Troy focuses on Korean fried chicken on East Big Beaver Road.
Rochester Road also brings together several shopping and art stops. The Art Of Custom Framing carries original and limited-edition artwork, including pieces by Michigan artists. Sanskriti Fashions offers designer Indian clothing and jewelry; Uzma Collection carries Indian and Pakistani dresses; and The Edge focuses on women’s clothing and up-and-coming fashion brands. HIGH SCORE Ice Cream & Arcade pairs Hershey’s ice cream with pinball, claw machines, and vintage arcade cabinets.
Make room for Firefighters Park, with open space, forest, disc golf, and river-bank fishing. For drinks, Stumblebum Beer Co. centers its offerings on beer, meat, and cheese, while Caballeros Cigar & Bar Lounge stays open until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The Magic Soiree combines close-up table magic with a live comedy and magic stage show, with dinner and beverages available for purchase.
Eat here first
anytime
Stop 1
Shiromaru
4.7(1308)Troy
Shiromaru combines ramen and sushi with vegan and vegetarian options, fast service, and a casual, cozy setting for lunch or dinner.
Stop 2
bb.q Chicken Troy
4.7(856)Troy
Korean fried chicken anchors the menu here, alongside halal food and small plates, with dine-in, takeout, and delivery options available.
Stop 3
Euro Brunch Coffee
4.7(181)Troy
Euro Brunch Coffee offers breakfast and brunch, coffee and tea, vegan and vegetarian options, and a choice of indoor or outdoor seating.
Have a drink
evening
Stop 4
The Magic Soiree
5.0(171)Troy
The Magic Soiree pairs close-up magic at your table with a live stage show, plus an on-site bar and dinner available for purchase.
Stop 5
Caballeros Cigar & Bar Lounge
5.0(50)Troy
Caballeros Cigar & Bar Lounge provides a late-night bar stop on West Maple Road, remaining open until 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
Stop 6
Stumblebum Beer Co.
4.8(88)Troy
Stumblebum Beer Co. brings beer, meat, and cheese together in a laid-back, family-friendly setting, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.
See something
anytime
Stop 7
The Art Of Custom Framing
4.9(75)Troy
The Art Of Custom Framing combines original and limited-edition artwork, including Michigan artists, with custom framing, fine art consultation, and design services.
Stop 8
HIGH SCORE Ice Cream & Arcade
4.8(315)Troy
HIGH SCORE Ice Cream & Arcade pairs Hershey’s ice cream with rotating games, including pinball, claw machines, and vintage arcade cabinets.
Stop 9
Firefighters Park
4.6(1498)Troy
Firefighters Park combines open space and forest with nine soccer fields, disc golf, river-bank fishing, and a playground with swings and slides.
Take something home
anytime
Stop 10
Sanskriti Fashions
4.9(864)Troy
Sanskriti Fashions offers designer Indian clothing in traditional and modern styles for men and women, alongside jewelry and in-store shopping.
Stop 11
Uzma Collection
5.0(78)Troy
Uzma Collection carries Indian and Pakistani dresses in traditional, festive, and modern styles, with clothing for men and women and personalized service.
Stop 12
The Edge
4.9(301)Troy
The Edge focuses on women’s clothing and up-and-coming fashion brands, with a stated style motto of “Classy, sexy, edgy” and in-store shopping.
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Frequently asked
- Is Troy, MI walkable?
- Not between destinations. The Somerset District and Oakland Mall Area are walkable inside themselves, but getting from one part of Troy to another means driving. Parking is free at essentially every business on this list.
- What is Troy best known for?
- The Somerset District on W Big Beaver Rd, which is the region's best-known upscale shopping destination, and the Big Beaver office corridor around it.
