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Robert J. Whaley House

The Whaley Historic House Museum, also known as the Robert J. Whaley House, is a historic house, now converted to a museum, located in Flint, Michigan. It dates from 1873. Its mildest months, May to September, bring highs of 70–83°F.

Photo: kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
Where
In Flint
13 places to stay
Open since
1873
In brief

A museum inside Flint

Winters are cold

January nights drop to 16°, with about 52" of snow a year. When to go ↓

You can stay in Flint

Robert J. Whaley House is inside Flint, which has 13 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

A day trip from Detroit

Detroit is about 53 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓

Established in 1873

Robert J. Whaley House dates from 1873. About ↓

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.

When to go

The year’s weather

Below are typical highs and lows near Robert J. Whaley House.

Jan30° / 16°
Feb33° / 17°
Mar44° / 25°
Apr58° / 36°
May70° / 47°
Jun79° / 56°
Jul83° / 60°
Aug81° / 59°
Sep74° / 51°
Oct61° / 41°
Nov47° / 31°
Dec36° / 23°
Typical highs and lows in Flint. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Flint. Flint’s full climate →
About

Robert J. Whaley House

The Whaley Historic House Museum, also known as the Robert J. Whaley House, is a historic house, now converted to a museum, located in Flint, Michigan. The house was listed as a Michigan State Historic Site in 1977 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Type
Museum
Established
1873
Listed
National Register of Historic Places (1980)
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Lodging near Robert J. Whaley House

The nearest towns with places to stay are Flint (13) and Flint Township (9).

Robert J. Whaley HouseFlint13Flint Township9Grand Blanc Township9Mundy Township8Burton5Mount Morris Township5Richfield Township5Holly Township75 mi
Robert J. Whaley House12Places to stay in town
In town

Flint

13 places to stay · 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground

You’re already here.

79,306 people

5 min drive

Flint Township

9 places to stay · 7 hotels · 2 motels

30,844 people

4 mi west of Robert J. Whaley House

10 min drive

Grand Blanc Township

9 places to stay · 9 hotels

40,022 people

8 mi south of Robert J. Whaley House

15 min drive

Mundy Township

8 places to stay · 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground

15,468 people

9 mi southwest of Robert J. Whaley House

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Robert J. Whaley HouseDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Flintin town—13 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground79,306$54KD
Flint Township4 mi west5 min9 7 hotels · 2 motels30,844$159KD−
Grand Blanc Township8 mi south10 min9 9 hotels40,022$252K—
Mundy Township9 mi southwest15 min8 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground15,468$214K—
Burton4 mi east5 min5 3 hotels · 2 motels29,313$142KD
Mount Morris Township6 mi northwest10 min5 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B19,484$95KD
Richfield Township10 mi northeast15 min5 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 campgrounds8,941$220KA−
Holly Township13 mi south20 min7 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds12,283$241K—

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

FNTBishop5 mi
MBSMBS41 mi
LANCapital Region49 mi
DTWDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County · major hub58 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Robert J. Whaley House’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

More to see nearby

These lie within 65 miles as the crow flies.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ford Field: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Comerica Park: City of Detroit, Public domain · Lake Saint Clair: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · The Henry Ford: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fox Theatre: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Detroit Institute of Arts: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Belle Isle Park: WMrapids, CC0

Common questions

Robert J. Whaley House in questions

Is Robert J. Whaley House in Flint?

Yes. It’s inside Flint, MI.

When is the best time to visit Robert J. Whaley House?

May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.

How far is Robert J. Whaley House from Detroit?

About 53 miles southeast of Detroit, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Robert J. Whaley House?

Bishop (FNT), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 58 miles.

Where should I stay near Robert J. Whaley House?

Flint (in town, 13 places to stay), Flint Township (4 mi, 9 places to stay) and Grand Blanc Township (8 mi, 9 places to stay).

From locals

Ask people in Flint

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.