Gardner House
The Gardner House, also known as the A. P. Gardner Mansion, was built as a single-family home located at 509 South Superior Street in Albion, Michigan. It is managed by Albion Historical Society. Look also at American Museum of Magic, 11 mi away.
A museum inside Albion
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Albion
Gardner House is inside Albion, which has 5 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Detroit
Detroit is about 85 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Gardner House
The Gardner House, also known as the A. P. Gardner Mansion, was built as a single-family home located at 509 South Superior Street in Albion, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. It now houses the Gardner House Museum.
- Type
- Museum
- Run by
- Albion Historical Society
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1971)
Overnight near Gardner House
Places to stay start in Albion (5) and Blackman Township (14).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Gardner House | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion | in town | — | 5 2 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 7,474 | $100K | D− |
| Blackman Township | 17 mi east | 25 min | 14 12 hotels · 2 motels | 24,987 | $169K | C− |
| Marshall | 11 mi west | 15 min | 6 4 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 6,800 | $174K | C+ |
| Pulaski Township | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 4 4 campgrounds | 1,879 | $178K | — |
| Emmett Township | 19 mi west | 30 min | 11 7 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 11,712 | $220K | D |
| Parma Township | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 2,670 | $195K | — |
| Battle Creek | 25 mi west | 35 min | 19 14 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 52,021 | $142K | D− |
| Marengo Township | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 2 1 motel · 1 campground | 2,231 | $250K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
Each of these is within 69 miles.
Big draw51 mi Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
41 mi Theme parkAir Zoo
69 mi MuseumGerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
56 mi Park & preserveNorth Country Trail
55 mi Park & preserveDomino's Farms
37 mi MuseumEli and Edythe Broad Art Museum150K visitors a year
111 mi MuseumAmerican Museum of Magic
58 mi LandmarkYpsilanti Water TowerPhoto credits
Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Air Zoo: User:my name, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum: Staff of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Public domain · North Country Trail: Huron-Manistee National Forests, Public domain · Domino's Farms: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0 · Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum: Dj1997, CC BY-SA 3.0 · American Museum of Magic: rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ypsilanti Water Tower: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
Planning a visit to Gardner House
Is Gardner House in Albion?
Yes. It’s inside Albion, MI.
When is the best time to visit Gardner House?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
How far is Gardner House from Detroit?
About 85 miles east of Detroit, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Gardner House?
Capital Region (LAN), about 38 miles away. The nearest big hub is Gerald R. Ford (GRR), about 59 miles.
Where should I stay near Gardner House?
Albion (in town, 5 places to stay), Blackman Township (17 mi, 14 places to stay) and Marshall (11 mi, 6 places to stay).
Tips from people in Albion
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.