Pontiac, Michigan

Pontiac is a city located in Oakland County, Michigan. It is the county seat of Oakland County6. Considered a "satellite city" of Detroit, it is surrounded by affluent Metro Detroit suburbs. Although in the midst of these suburbs, Pontiac itself is an urban center with a significant manufacturing sector.

Culture

Regionally, the city is known for the Arts, Beats and Eats Festival, a widely attended summer festival featuring an art show, musical concert venues, and a sampling of food from numerous regional restaurants.

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The city is at the north end of the famous Woodward Avenue, known in the 1950s and 1960s as being popular with young people who would "cruise" and drag-race their hot-rods in the area. Pontiac participates in the annual Woodward Dream Cruise, an event celebrating Woodward's hot-rod history, streching from Pontiac to Detroit.

Related Topics:
Woodward Avenue - 1950s - 1960s - Hot-rods - Woodward Dream Cruise

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