Get in Touch with Cranbrook Academy of Art Admissions
39221 Woodward Ave,
Bloomfield Hills, MI
48304, USA
p 248-645-3300
CAAinfo@cranbrook.edu
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Prospective students
Cranbrook Academy of Art hosts an annual Open House and other opportunities for prospective students and applicants to visit campus and individual programs. Check our
Admission Events
for upcoming dates.
Prospective students are also encouraged to reach out for personal meetings with our Admissions team and/or Artists-in-Residence. Email
caaadmissions@cranbrook.edu
for assistance.
Find out more about our informational admissions events.
Cranbrook Academy of Art is located about twenty miles northeast of Detroit, Michigan in the town of Bloomfield Hills.
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Life At Cranbrook
Transportation Information
Flying into Detroit
You will fly into Detroit Wayne County (DTW) airport (also known as Detroit Metropolitan Airport).
Transportation to Cranbrook from the airport:
Cranbrook is located about 45 minutes away from the Detroit Wayne County airport. Unfortunately, there is no comprehensive public transportation to our area, so you can either arrange to rent a car or take a Lyft. A rental car will allow you to see the area around Cranbrook, which has much to offer – including places off-campus to eat, shop and take in the cultural life of greater Detroit.
You will fly into Detroit Wayne County (DTW) airport (also known as Detroit Metropolitan Airport).
Transportation to Cranbrook from the airport:
Cranbrook is located about 45 minutes away from the Detroit Wayne County airport. Unfortunately, there is no comprehensive public transportation to our area, so you can either arrange to rent a car or take a Lyft. A rental car will allow you to see the area around Cranbrook, which has much to offer – including places off-campus to eat, shop and take in the cultural life of greater Detroit.
Driving from the Airport
Take I-94 WEST to I-275.
Go NORTH on I-275 until it ends at I-696.
Go EAST on I-696 to Telegraph Road (US-24.)
Go NORTH on Telegraph 4-1/2 miles to Lone Pine Road.
Turn right, going EAST, on Lone Pine Road.
Go 1-½ miles to 500 Lone Pine.
The Administration building is at 500 Lone Pine Road. Look for visitor parking in the 500 Lone Pine Parking lot or on Academy Way.
Take I-94 WEST to I-275.
Go NORTH on I-275 until it ends at I-696.
Go EAST on I-696 to Telegraph Road (US-24.)
Go NORTH on Telegraph 4-1/2 miles to Lone Pine Road.
Turn right, going EAST, on Lone Pine Road.
Go 1-½ miles to 500 Lone Pine.
The Administration building is at 500 Lone Pine Road. Look for visitor parking in the 500 Lone Pine Parking lot or on Academy Way.
Driving from Ohio
Take I-75 NORTH until it splits at I-275.
Take I-275 NORTH until it ends at I-696.
Go EAST on I-696 to Telegraph Road.
Go NORTH on Telegraph 5 miles to Long Lake Road.
Turn right, going EAST, on Long Lake Road – go 3 miles to Woodward Avenue.
Turn RIGHT, going SOUTH, on Woodward, about ¾ mile to the Cranbrook entrance at 39221 Woodward.
Take I-75 NORTH until it splits at I-275.
Take I-275 NORTH until it ends at I-696.
Go EAST on I-696 to Telegraph Road.
Go NORTH on Telegraph 5 miles to Long Lake Road.
Turn right, going EAST, on Long Lake Road – go 3 miles to Woodward Avenue.
Turn RIGHT, going SOUTH, on Woodward, about ¾ mile to the Cranbrook entrance at 39221 Woodward.
Driving from Windsor, Canada
From the bridge or tunnel, turn right, going EAST, to I-75 north.
Go NORTH on I-75 to the Big Beaver exit (Troy.) Go WEST on Big Beaver to Woodward Avenue.
Turn right, going NORTH, on Woodward ¾ mile to the Cranbrook entrance at 39221 Woodward.
From the bridge or tunnel, turn right, going EAST, to I-75 north.
Go NORTH on I-75 to the Big Beaver exit (Troy.) Go WEST on Big Beaver to Woodward Avenue.
Turn right, going NORTH, on Woodward ¾ mile to the Cranbrook entrance at 39221 Woodward.
Driving from West Michigan
Take freeway of your choice EAST to I-275.
Take I-275 NORTH until it ends at I-696.
Go EAST on I-696 to Telegraph Road.
Go NORTH on Telegraph 5 miles to Long Lake Road.
Turn right, going EAST, on Long Lake Road – go 3 miles to Woodward Avenue.
Turn RIGHT, going SOUTH, on Woodward, about ¾ mile to the Cranbrook entrance at 39221 Woodward.
Take freeway of your choice EAST to I-275.
Take I-275 NORTH until it ends at I-696.
Go EAST on I-696 to Telegraph Road.
Go NORTH on Telegraph 5 miles to Long Lake Road.
Turn right, going EAST, on Long Lake Road – go 3 miles to Woodward Avenue.
Turn RIGHT, going SOUTH, on Woodward, about ¾ mile to the Cranbrook entrance at 39221 Woodward.
Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
35270 Woodward Avenue, Birmingham
248-642-6200
2.5 miles from Cranbrook
Food service nearby. Near downtown Birmingham.
Ask for “Cranbrook Rate.”
Marriott Hotels
3600 Centerpoint Pkwy, Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 253-9800
4.5 miles from Cranbrook
The Marriott will sometimes offer a Cranbrook rate by using the link above.
Drury Inn & Suites
575 W. Big Beaver, Troy
248-528-3330
6.9 miles from Cranbrook campus, right off I-75
Complimentary continental breakfast and evening cocktail hour.
Comfort Inn – Clawson/Troy/Detroit
1145 W. Maple, Clawson
248-435-8881
6.8 miles from Cranbrook campus
Prices start at $83/night; includes continental breakfast.
The Kingsley, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
39475 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
248-644-1400
2.1 miles from Cranbrook
Multiple onsite dining options including an upscale diner, cocktail bar, and fine steak and seafood restaurant.
Daxton Hotel
298 S Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
248-283-4200
3 miles from Cranbrook
Boutique hotel features all original artwork, onsite restaurant with lunch and dinner service (Sunday brunch).