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Southfield is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, bordering the northwest side of Detroit. Once farmland, it boomed after the 1950s as a business center, and today its skyline of office towers, freeway interchanges and corporate campuses makes it one of the largest employment hubs in metro Detroit, while tree-lined neighborhoods and nature preserves surround the business districts.
The best-known landmark is Southfield Town Center, a cluster of mirrored-glass skyscrapers visible for miles. The city is also known for its striking houses of worship, including the Mother of God Chaldean Catholic Cathedral, St. George Romanian Orthodox Cathedral and St. John Armenian Church, which reflect the diverse communities of the area. Burgh Historic Park preserves early township buildings, and the Gothic tower of the former Duns Scotus College rises over Nine Mile Road.
Lawrence Technological University adds modern architecture, and Valley Woods and Carpenter Lake nature preserves offer quiet trails. Downtown Detroit is about 20 minutes away.
A complex of tall mirrored-glass office towers built from the 1970s onward, among the tallest buildings in the Detroit suburbs. Their gold-tinted facades catch the sunset and can be seen from far along the freeways. It is an office complex, so admire it from the grounds and nearby roads.
A private technological university with a compact campus known for its architecture and engineering programs and several striking modern buildings. Visitors can walk the grounds and see student design work on display at times. Check the university calendar for public lectures and exhibitions.
The cathedral of the Chaldean Catholic community in the United States, serving one of the largest Iraqi Christian communities outside Iraq. The large church is the seat of the Chaldean bishop for the eastern United States. Visitors are welcome to view it respectfully outside service times or attend a Mass.
A Romanian Orthodox cathedral on Evergreen Road with traditional domes, an iconostasis and painted icons inside, serving the Romanian community of metro Detroit. It hosts cultural festivals and food events at times. Dress modestly, and call ahead or attend a service to see the interior.
An Armenian Apostolic church with a distinctive modern design inspired by traditional Armenian church architecture, set beside a cultural hall that hosts community events. It is one of the area's most photographed houses of worship. View it from outside or join a service or festival to see inside.
A small historic park near the city center that preserves early buildings from Southfield's farming days, including the old township hall, with gardens and memorials on the grounds. It is a quiet stop for a short walk. Check the city historical society for open house days when the buildings are open.
A former Franciscan friary and college built around 1930, with a tall Gothic Revival chapel tower that is a landmark on Nine Mile Road and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building is now used by a church, so view and photograph it from outside unless attending a service.
A wooded nature preserve along a branch of the Rouge River with dirt trails, boardwalks and footbridges through forest and floodplain. It is good for birdwatching and a peaceful walk away from the busy roads. Trails can be muddy after rain, so wear sturdy shoes.
A city nature preserve built around a small lake, with walking trails through woods and meadows and good spots to watch waterbirds. It is an easy loop for a morning walk or for families with children. Bring bug spray in summer and binoculars for birding in spring and fall.
A city park with a public nine-hole golf course, a recreation center, sports fields, a swimming pool and picnic areas set among tall trees. It is a relaxed place for a round of golf or a family afternoon. Check the city parks website for pool hours, tee times and seasonal programs.
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