Henry A. Chapin House
The Henry A. Chapin House, also known as Chapin Mansion, is a historic house in Niles, Michigan. Close by, Notre Dame Stadium is 9.1 mi away. For mild weather, aim for May to October (62–83°F highs).
A museum inside Niles
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 63" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Niles
Henry A. Chapin House is inside Niles, which has 8 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Chicago
Chicago is about 74 miles west (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 62–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
South Bend (SBN) has airline service, about 9 miles from Henry A. Chapin House.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Below are typical highs and lows near Henry A. Chapin House.
Henry A. Chapin House
The Henry A. Chapin House, also known as Chapin Mansion, is a historic house in Niles, Michigan. It was listed as a Michigan State Historic Site in 1976, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1981)
Hotels and campgrounds near Henry A. Chapin House
For a bed close by, look to Niles (8) and Clay Township (35).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Henry A. Chapin House | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niles | in town | — | 8 7 hotels · 1 motel | 11,665 | $135K | C− |
| Clay Township | 7 mi south | 10 min | 35 33 hotels · 2 motels | 34,221 | $226K | — |
| Mishawaka | 12 mi southeast | 15 min | 27 25 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 51,226 | $156K | C− |
| South Bend | 11 mi south | 15 min | 24 17 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 103,201 | $140K | D |
| Portage Township | 11 mi south | 15 min | 19 12 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 94,293 | $122K | — |
| Elkhart | 18 mi southeast | 25 min | 39 32 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 54,092 | $140K | — |
| Osolo Township | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 34 29 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 29,084 | $207K | — |
| Niles Township | 2 mi northwest | 5 min | 6 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 14,304 | $173K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Henry A. Chapin House
These lie within 70 miles as the crow flies.
Big draw19 mi Stadium & arenaNotre Dame Stadium
Big draw69 mi MuseumBarack Obama Presidential Center
46 mi National ParkIndiana Dunes National Park2.6M visitors a year
69 mi MuseumKenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry1.5M visitors a year
29 mi CaveGrotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Notre Dame
68 mi Park & preserveJackson Park
69 mi LandmarkOak Woods Cemetery
70 mi Stadium & arenaStagg FieldPhoto credits
Notre Dame Stadium: Tysto, Public domain · Barack Obama Presidential Center: AlphaBeta135, CC0 · Indiana Dunes National Park: J. Crocker, Attribution · Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry: zooey from Chicago, Illinois USA, CC BY 2.0 · Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Notre Dame: Know1one1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jackson Park: J. Crocker, Public domain · Oak Woods Cemetery: Unknown, Attribution · Stagg Field: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Questions before you go
Is Henry A. Chapin House in Niles?
Yes. It’s inside Niles, MI.
When is the best time to visit Henry A. Chapin House?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 62–83°.
How far is Henry A. Chapin House from Chicago?
About 74 miles west of Chicago, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Henry A. Chapin House?
South Bend (SBN), about 9 miles away. The nearest big hub is Chicago Midway (MDW), about 77 miles.
Where should I stay near Henry A. Chapin House?
Clay Township (7 mi, 35 places to stay), Mishawaka (12 mi, 27 places to stay) and South Bend (11 mi, 24 places to stay).
Word from Niles
Ask a question, or answer one, in Niles’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.