Hidden Lake Gardens
Hidden Lake Gardens colloquially known as Hidden Lake 755 acres (3.06 km2), is a botanical garden and an arboretum operated by Michigan State University situated in the Irish Hills of southeast Michigan. Its address is in Franklin Township. Add Michigan Stadium, 24 mi away, to a visit.
A garden inside Franklin Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°, with about 26" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Franklin Township
Hidden Lake Gardens is inside Franklin Township, 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 57 miles northeast (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 and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
Below are typical highs and lows near Hidden Lake Gardens.
Hidden Lake Gardens
Hidden Lake Gardens colloquially known as Hidden Lake 755 acres (3.06 km2), is a botanical garden and an arboretum operated by Michigan State University situated in the Irish Hills of southeast Michigan. The Gardens are known for their large collection of native and nonnative trees, shrubs and flowers. HLG was given to Michigan State University by Harry Fee in 1945. Today it is visited by nearly 45,000 people annually.
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- 1.5K a year
Places to stay near Hidden Lake Gardens
The first towns with rooms are Franklin Township (5) and Cambridge Township (8).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Hidden Lake Gardens | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township | in town | — | 5 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 3,047 | $294K | — |
| Cambridge Township 23% vacation homes | 4 mi west | 5 min | 8 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds | 5,763 | $276K | A− |
| Columbia Township | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 10 2 hotels · 1 motel · 7 campgrounds | 7,515 | $277K | — |
| Woodstock Township 22% vacation homes | 10 mi west | 15 min | 10 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 6 campgrounds | 3,578 | $230K | — |
| Ann Arbor | 26 mi northeast | 40 min | 56 44 hotels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 122,233 | $453K | C |
| Tecumseh | 9 mi east | 15 min | 5 3 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 8,608 | $217K | A− |
| Manchester Township | 7 mi north | 10 min | 4 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 4,550 | $274K | — |
| Adrian | 10 mi south | 15 min | 5 5 hotels | 20,191 | $138K | C− |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Hidden Lake Gardens
Within 62 miles you can add these well-known places.
Big draw124 mi Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
Big draw58 mi Stadium & arenaFord Field
58 mi Stadium & arenaComerica Park
48 mi MuseumThe Henry Ford1.8M visitors a year
58 mi TheatreFox Theatre
229 mi Park & preserveDomino's Farms
58 mi MuseumDetroit Institute of Arts
62 mi City parkBelle Isle ParkPhoto credits
Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ford Field: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Comerica Park: City of Detroit, Public domain · The Henry Ford: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fox Theatre: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Domino's Farms: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0 · Detroit Institute of Arts: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Belle Isle Park: WMrapids, CC0
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Hidden Lake Gardens: common questions
Is Hidden Lake Gardens in Franklin Township?
Yes. It’s inside Franklin Township, MI.
When is the best time to visit Hidden Lake Gardens?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
How far is Hidden Lake Gardens from Detroit?
About 57 miles northeast of Detroit, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Hidden Lake Gardens?
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express (TOL), about 34 miles away. The nearest big hub is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 41 miles.
Where should I stay near Hidden Lake Gardens?
Cambridge Township (4 mi, 8 places to stay), Franklin Township (in town, 5 places to stay) and Columbia Township (10 mi, 10 places to stay).
Notes from people in Franklin Township
Be the first to share a tip in Franklin Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.