Pontiac: More Than You Imagined
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Where Stories Live
Downtown Pontiac is home to four incredible museums that bring history, art, and culture to life. Step into the Pontiac Oakland Automobile Museum and celebrate classic cars, cruise through the past at the Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum, honor our heroes at the Livingston County War Museum, and uncover shimmering artistry at the Museum of the Gilding Arts. Each stop offers a unique journey—together, they make Pontiac a destination you won’t forget!
Follow the Blue Footprints Around to All Our Downtown Museums
A City Painted with Stories
Pontiac is home to 24 outdoor murals that depict the city’s incredible history, including 18 Walldog Murals completed by sign painters and muralists from around the world in summer 2009. Most of the murals can be enjoyed from the comfort of your car, but a walking tour is the best way to see the many details up close! Follow the red footprints around town to guide you from one mural to the next and make sure you don’t miss any of these vibrant works of art.
Even More to Explore
Looking for lincoln
Follow the green footprints around town to discover 9 “Looking for Lincoln” Wayside Exhibits right here in Downtown Pontiac. Each stop shares stories that connect our city to Abraham Lincoln’s legacy.
Pontiac’s Swinging Bridges
One of our three unique swinging bridges is right in Downtown Pontiac, with the other two just a short stroll away—perfect for a walk full of charm and history.
Step into pontiac’s past
Explore one of our three historic homes—open during select hours or by appointment for a timeless journey through local history.
Summer fun awaits!
Cool off at the Splash Pad in Humiston-Riverside Park! This free attraction, run by Pontiac Parks & Rec, is open daily all summer (weather permitting)
Discover Block 59
Located just south of the Historic Courthouse Square, Block 59 is the place to be! Enjoy community events, activities, and fun all summer long.
Winter fun awaits!
Enjoy winter fun at Block 59! Run by Pontiac Parks and Rec, the rink is open all season for skating in the heart of downtown (weather permitting)
