Macomb County Michigan

Macomb County is a region in Southeastern Michigan that was originally inhabited by the Ojibwe Indians. By the 1600’s it was later inhabited by French settlers. The European pioneers were attracted to the robust fur trading industry that blossomed with the Indians in the area. Macomb County became officially organized in 1818, it was named after the Detroit born Alexander Macomb, Jr., a decorated United States Army hero in the War of 1812. In the present day, Macomb County offers diverse residential communities, is an automotive industrial hub, has 12 miles of shoreline, and is a pivotal district in presidential elections.

Macomb County is one of the major suburbs of Detroit, it covers an area of 482 square miles situated along the shoreline of Lake St. Clair. Almost 1,000,000 people call Macomb County home making it the 3rd largest county by population in State of Michigan (Wayne County is the largest and Oakland County is 2nd). Macomb County is known for being a distinct region with:

Farms & Rural Settings: In Northern Macomb County, you will find charming rural landscapes, apple orchards, cider mills and thousands of acres of operating farmland.
Lake St. Clair, Rivers, Streams: Lake St. Clair, the unofficial 6th great lake, covers 430 square miles with shoreline in Michigan and Canada. It is 22.5 nautical miles from the north to the south and a distance of 21 nautical miles from east to west. A nautical mile equals 1.1508 miles. Lake St. Clair is much smaller than the Great Lakes and is an extremely shallow body of water with an average depth of just 11 feet. A shipping channel is maintained by the countries of the United States and Canada which has a depth of 30 feet. In addition to 30 miles of shoreline on Lake St. Clair, Macomb County has 57 miles of rivers and streams.
Prominent Military Base: Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township which is home to the 127th Wing of the Michigan Air National Guard houses up to 50,000 civilians and military personnel.
Major Automotive Player: The General Motors Tech Center which covers 710 acres in the City of Warren and is globally recognized as the preeminent innovation center for automotive engineering and technology.
Beautiful Parks: Macomb County is home to 3 Huron-Clinton Metroparks: Lake St. Clair Metropark, Wolcott Mill Metropark, and Stony Creek Metropark.
Jimmy John’s Field in Utica: Jimmy John’s Field, established in 2016, is home to independent professional baseball teams including the Utica Unicorns, Eastside Diamond Hoppers, and Westside Woolly Mammoths.
Gratiot Cruise: The Gratiot Cruise in Clinton Township is just one of many cruises in Macomb County. It is Macomb’s biggest cruise and features classic cars and events along Gratiot Avenue at local businesses and car dealerships (Mike Dorian Ford and Moran Chevrolet). Another popular cruise is the Harper Cruise in St. Clair Shores.
Selfridge Air Show: The Michigan National Guard’s 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County hosts one an annual air show that attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators and features every class of fighter jet and aerial demonstrations.
Home of Rock & Roll Celebrities: Some world famous musicians hailing from Macomb include Eminem, Kid Rock, and Alice Cooper.
Mt. Clemens Mineral Baths: In the City of Mt. Clemens, mineral water can be found in a well (1400 feet deep) which contains some of the richest mineral water found anywhere on Earth. Since 1868, before the time of modern medicine and antibiotics, people from all over the world have traveled to Mt. Clemens (formerly known as “Bath City”) believing the mineral water had curative powers. The well continues to exist to this day.
Macomb Community College: Macomb Community College is a multi-campus college that accommodates approximately 59,000 people annually.

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Macomb County Cities & Towns

Macomb County consists of the following cities and townships:

Armada, Bruce Township, Clinton Township, Center Line, Chesterfield, Eastpointe, Fraser, Grosse Pointe Shores, Harrison Township, Lenox, Macomb Township, Memphis, Mount Clemens, New Baltimore, New Haven, Ray, Richmond, Romeo, Roseville, Shelby Township, Sterling Heights, St. Clair Shores, Utica, Warren, Washington Township.

Macomb County has many established communities in the southern half of the county and many newer ones in the northern section. The southern end of the county, closest to Detroit, expanded rapidly during the Baby-Boom years, 1946-1964, following World War II. The Macomb County cities of St. Clair Shores, Eastpointe, Mt. Clemens, and Roseville were the first to become densely populated residential communities during the period between 1940 and 1965. Further residential sprawl occurred in the cities of Warren and Sterling Heights during the 1960’s and 1970’s. Major residential communities sprouted up around the GM Tech Center (completed in 1955) in Warren and the Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights (open for business in 1976). The cities of Warren and Sterling Heights are now the 3rd and 4th most populated cities in Michigan. The Northern end of the Macomb is where you will find newer residential developments (Shelby Township, Washington Township, Macomb Township, Ray Township, Chesterfield Township) and the availability of raw land which is very suitable for future growth and development.

Macomb County is a safe place to call home and is a perfect area to work or establish a business for many reasons. Macomb County is within proximity to Wayne County (Detroit), Oakland County, St. Clair County, has miles of lakefront shoreline, a network of hiking/biking trails, unlimited fresh drinking water, and thousands of acres of raw land that is ready for commercial and residential development. Macomb is also an attraction because you can find all the major health care providers, hospitals, and many accredited school districts. The following Macomb County school districts are considered among the best in the State of Michigan: Utica Community Schools, Chippewa Valley Schools, L’Anse Creuse Public Schools, Lakeview Public Schools, Warren Consolidated Schools, and Romeo Community Schools.

Property prices have also trended upwards consistently in every area of Macomb County as the area becomes increasingly attractive to homeowners and offers a reasonable property tax structure. Also, the new Make Macomb Your Home campaign by state officials has successfully attracted new homeowners and businesses into the region. Based upon many factors, we believe that Macomb County will experience strong growth long into the foreseeable future.

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Macomb County Pro-Business Climate and Growing

Macomb’s friendly pro-business policies have made it attractive to large corporations as well as small business, making it a great location for many companies and entrepreneurs to set up shop. Macomb is also a hub that is friendly to every industry in the fields of finance, medicine, technology, auto parts, recreational/medical marijuana, and electronic vehicle production. There are light and heavy industrial corridors throughout the county with millions of square feet of space for the establishment of new businesses. The following are just a few of the well-established industries in Macomb County:

The General Motors Tech Center
FCA Warren Stamping Plant
US Army Tank Automotive Command
Axalta Coating Systems (Mt. Clemens)
Several manufacturing facilities in the Shelby industrial corridor (Paslin, KUKA, SAPA)
Farming remains a strong industry in Macomb County with 400 operating farms covering nearly 100,000 acres of the best farmland in the State of Michigan
Macomb County is a leader in the fast-growing electric car and cyber-security industries
Amazon Fulfillment Center (Shelby Township)

Selfridge Air National Guard: The Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County is a major force in the Macomb County economic picture. For starters, all major branches of the armed forces are housed at Selfridge and the base supports a population of 50,000! The impact of this institution on Macomb County cannot be overstated and is vitally important to the bottom Macomb County’s bottom line.

Marijuana: Macomb County is where you will find local governments are working earnestly to cooperate with the marijuana industry. Lenox Township in particular stands out as an extremely business friendly community for the marijuana industry which offers a website with useful information and applications. Lenox Township Marijuana Info.

Recreation: 30 Miles of Shoreline, Network of Hiking & Bike Trails

Macomb County offers year-round recreational activities that include: world class fishing, ice fishing, boating, jet skiing, and a network of trails for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. There are 30 miles of shoreline and 57 miles of rivers and streams in Macomb County. Sport fishing, including ice fishing, are major industries in Macomb County with some of the best fishing in the world for perch, walleye, small mouth bass, northern pike and muskie. There are over 400,000 registered boats and vessels in Macomb County and 26 marinas. Boating has long been a major industry and strong attraction to Macomb County for the millions of Metro Detroit residents that want to enjoy pleasure boating on a major body of water. The waterfront communities of Harrison Township, New Baltimore, and St. Clair Shores offer marinas for boat docking and storage, private and public boat launches, waterfront bars/restaurants, and a lively nautical atmosphere.

The Fall season in Macomb County is when you can enjoy the cider mills and apple orchards. In particular, the city of Romeo is where you will find charming farms, and apple orchards open to the public. One of the most popular cider mills in the United States is Blake’s Cider Mill, located in the city of Armada. At Blakes, you sample every Michigan farm raised product or try Blakes own craft beverages.

Macomb is also home to numerous large outdoor public parks and a network of trails that make it a prime location for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. Here is a list of the major trails in Macomb County with links for your convenience:

Macomb Orchard Trail is a 24-Mile hike and bike and hiking trail that begins at 24 Mile Road and Dequindre in Shelby Township and travels through Romeo, Armada and ends in the City of Richmond. The trail was built on an abandoned railroad tracks. This cross-county trail also is connected to approximately 180-miles of regional non-motorized trail networks.

Freedom Trail is a 10-Mile pathway runs parallel to 16 Mile Road/Metro Parkway beginning in Sterling Heights at Schoenherr and leads to Lake St. Clair Metropark.

Iron Belle Trail Macomb County will soon be connected to the Iron Belle Trail, a 2,000 mile trail under development by the state of Michigan which begins on Belle Isle in Detroit and will ends in the western tip of the Upper Peninsula.

Hot Spots, Major Attractions, Dining & Fun Times in Macomb County

There are several options for “things to do” in and around Macomb County including both casual and fine dining, fishing charters, picking apples, going to a ballgame at Jimmy John’s, or visiting the Nautical Mile in St. Clair Shores for a beer and lobster roll at Mike’s on the Water. We are also big fans of the Peach Festival in Romeo, the Fishfly Festival in New Baltimore, and the Armada Fair. Other popular events include the Italian Festival as well as the Polish Festival in Sterling Heights.

Macomb Estate Planning has compiled a list of a few of our favorite places and restaurants in Macomb:

Favorite Places and Attractions in Macomb:

Ventimiglia Italian Foods - Sterling Heights, the best sub sandwiches & Italian market
Vince and Joe’s - Gourmet markets in Clinton Township & Shelby Township
Nino Salvaggio - Food emporiums in St. Clair Shores and Clinton Township
Randazzo – Fresh Italian foods and markets throughout Macomb County
Jimmy John’s Field - Utica, experience a ballpark like the movie “The Natural”
Freedom Hill - Sterling Heights, for concerts and festivals
Cherry Greek Golf Course - Shelby Township
Greystone Golf Club - Washington Township
Sycamore Hills Golf Club - Macomb Township
Selfridge Air National Guard Base – National air guard base in Harrison Township
Nautical Mile in St. Clair Shores - For marinas, bars, restaurants
Blakes Big Apple - Armada cider mill, dining, craft beverages, local produce
Yates Cider Mill - Macomb/Oakland border, since 1863!
Westview Orchards and Winery - Washington Township, fresh produce, cider, pies
Lake St. Clair Fishing Charters – Fish with several reputable charters
Downtown Romeo - Charming Main Street which offers something for everyone
Stahls Car Museum - New Baltimore, must see collection of cars
Jobbie Nooner - One the world’s biggest boat parties on Lake St. Clair
CJ Barrymore’s – Clinton Township, huge indoor and outdoor theme park!
Greg Grant Sportsplex – Shelby Township, basketball & volleyball for all ages
Palazzo Grande – Shelby Township, exquisite ballroom for weddings and events
Wiegand’s Nursery – Clinton Township, gardening and landscaping emporium!
JARS Mount Clemens – Medical and recreational marijuana

Restaurants, Bars and Hot Spots:

Mr. Paul’s Chophouse - Roseville, legendary Caesars salad (thank us later!)
Mike’s On the Water - St. Clair Shores, nautical theme and great lobster roll
Marine City Fish Company - Just outside of Macomb but worth the trip
Da Francesca’s - Shelby Township, action, active bar scene and a great menu
Marcus Grill – Shelby Township, homemade Polish cuisine
900 Degrees - Shelby Township, for casual Italian dining and pizza
Terry’s Terrace - Harrison Township, the best seafood in a rustic atmosphere
Luigi’s Restaurant - Harrison Township, the best Italian food outside of Italy
Buddys Pizza - Shelby Township, for the best Detroit style pizza in Michigan
Vito’s Bakery – Clinton Township, traditional Italian bakery
La Saj Lebanese Bistro - Sterling Heights, authentic Mid-Eastern cuisine
Robusto’s Cigar Bar and Bistro - Sterling Heights, drink, relax & have a stogie
The Godfather Bistro and Cigar Bar - Shelby Township, drinks, smokes & food
Don Christo’s Cigar Room – Shelby Township cigar & cocktail lounge
Cooper’s Hawk - At the Partridge Creek Mall for a “wine and dine” experience
Little India – Shelby Township, top rated authentic Indian cuisine
Khom Fai – Macomb Township, trendy award-winning Thai & cocktails
Ichiban Japanese Bistro – Sterling Heights, superb Japanese steakhouse and sushi
The Brewery - Clinton Township, get the filet & a Tito’s martini!
J. Baldwin’s - Clinton Township, award winning restaurant and lounge
Testa Barra – Macomb Township, contemporary Italian dining and craft cocktails
Portillo’s – Sterling Heights, Chicago hot dogs and street food classics
Nostalgia Wood Fired Pizza - Washington Township, great pizza & salads!
Las Tortugas Taqueria – Sterling Heights, award winning Mexican food!
Freddie’s Bar and Grill - Clinton Township, the best cover bands and dancing
Shamrock Pub – Utica, voted best burger in Macomb County!
Matouk Bakery – Sterling Heights, traditional Lebanese bakery
Fin’s – New Baltimore, gourmet seafood and steaks

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We are lifelong residents of this county and are prouder than ever to see Macomb County enter a new era of growth, challenges, and opportunities. Presently, many of our Macomb County clients are Millennials that are moving forward in a career, investing, considering marriage, or starting a family. On the other extreme, the Baby Boomers (parents of the Millennials) are sizing down, buying vacation homes, providing support to their children, planning for long term care, and dealing with complex retirement options. No matter where you are in life, we know that you want the security and comfort of a solid estate plan.

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