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Where is Pontiac located?
- Pontiac is a city in Oakland County, Michigan and part of Metro Detroit.
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What is the historical significance of Pontiac?
- Located on the Clinton River, Pontiac was Michigan's first inland settlement.
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What religious site is located in Pontiac?
- Pontiac is home to the Eternal Mother Temple, a regional pilgrimage site for people in the West.
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What entertainment options are available in Pontiac?
- The Crofoot Presents is an event promotion company that produces over 750 live events every year.
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1. Devi Parashakthi Ma (Eternal Mother) Temple
Parashakthi Temple in Pontiac, Michigan was established in 1999 as a spiritual destination for devotees from all over the US. The mission of the temple is to share the grace of Divine Mother with people so that they can experience the Divine. Primary temple Deity is Parashakthi Karumari Amman, Divine Eternal Mother. This temple is also known as Eternal Mother Temple and is designed as a pilgrimage in the West. Devi Navaratri or Dasara is the major event celebrating the Mother. The celebration lasts nine consecutive nights in the Month of Aswayujam, starting on the first and ending on 10th phase of waxing Moon.
551 W Kennett Rd, Pontiac, MI 48340, Phone: 248-322-4731
2. The Crofoot
The Crofoot Presents is a private independent event promotion company located in Pontiac, Michigan. The Crofoot, together with its affiliated companies, produces every year over 750 live events such as concerts, corporate events, festivals and more. The Crofoot Presents specializes in matching events with the appropriate location and facility. The building known today as the Crofoot was built in 1830, at the center of the Pontiac’s then fast growing business district, the corner of Pike and Saginaw. It was also at the heart of Michigan’s first inland city, where the Saginaw Indian Trail, today Woodward Avenue, crossed the Schiawassee Indian Trail, today Orchard Lake Road.
1 S Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI 48342, Phone: 248-858-9333
3. Erebus Haunted Attraction
Erebus is a four-story 100,000 square-foot haunted house attraction in Pontiac, Michigan, open only on Halloween. From 2005 to 2009 it held the Guinness World Record for biggest haunted house attraction. The attraction opened its door in 2000 in an abandoned parking garage by Edward and Jim Terebus. Their events change from time to time but the main theme is sending patrons by scientists through time to different eras of history. They create scary situations by using actors, props, animatronics and huge puppets. In one of their big events, a six-foot dragon comes from the fog and eats the patron. Some of the other events use mirrors, a moving wall pushing patrons into a bottomless pit, or burying them alive. Erebus is not recommended for children under the age of 13.
18 S Perry St, Pontiac, MI 48342, Phone: 248-332-7884
4. Fillmore 13 Brewery
Fillmore 13 is a brewery and restaurant in downtown Pontiac, Michigan. They serve a range of different lagers and ales brewed in-house in their seven-barrel system, as well as great brick oven pizzas, sandwiches and much more. The brewery is located in a former art gallery that had a few offices. The gallery has been painstakingly restored and transformed into a large open plan space with a bar and dining room. The offices are now home to the brew house and kitchen. The space seats about 100 guests and has a bar made from 200-year old barn wood, 30-year old taps found at an auction, handmade tabletops and beautiful blue lights above the bar made at the Glass Academy in Dearborn.
7 N Saginaw St Suite 1D, Pontiac, MI 48342, Phone: 248-977-3972
Best Time to Visit
Places to Stay
Tips for Visiting
Spring (March-May) – Mild temperatures and fewer crowds.
Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac – A comfortable stay near major attractions.
Visit the Cranbrook Art Museum – Explore contemporary and historic art exhibits.
Summer (June-August) – Warm weather, ideal for outdoor events.
Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Pontiac/Auburn Hills – A centrally located and modern stay.
Enjoy concerts at Pine Knob Music Theatre – A great venue for live performances.
Fall (September-November) – Crisp air and vibrant autumn foliage.
Residence Inn by Marriott Pontiac Auburn Hills – A cozy and extended-stay option.
Explore the Erebus Haunted Attraction – One of the top haunted houses in the country.
Plan Your Trip
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