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Scarab Club

The Scarab Club (commonly referred to as Historic Scarab Club of Detroit) is an artists' club, gallery, and studio in the Cultural Center Historic District of Detroit, Michigan, located at 217 Farnsworth Street, near the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Detroit Science Center. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1907. Look also at Ford Field, 1.6 mi away.

Photo: The original uploader was Stanthejeep at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5
Where
In Detroit
97 places to stay
Open since
1907
Wikipedia readers
1.8K
a year · #4,968 of 7,770
In brief

A museum inside Detroit

Winters are cold

January nights drop to 19°. When to go ↓

You can stay in Detroit

Scarab Club is inside Detroit, which has 97 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

Established in 1907

Scarab Club dates from 1907. About ↓

Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep

May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–84°. When to go ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

Weather through the year

The weather near Scarab Club shifts through the year, as below.

Jan32° / 19°
Feb35° / 20°
Mar45° / 27°
Apr58° / 38°
May70° / 48°
Jun80° / 59°
Jul84° / 63°
Aug81° / 62°
Sep75° / 54°
Oct62° / 43°
Nov48° / 33°
Dec37° / 25°
Typical highs and lows in Detroit. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Detroit. Detroit’s full climate →
About

Scarab Club

The Scarab Club (commonly referred to as Historic Scarab Club of Detroit) is an artists' club, gallery, and studio in the Cultural Center Historic District of Detroit, Michigan, located at 217 Farnsworth Street, near the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Detroit Science Center. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1974 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Type
Museum
Established
1907
Listed
National Register of Historic Places (1979)
Wikipedia readers
1.8K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Hotels and campgrounds near Scarab Club

Places to stay start in Detroit (97) and Warren (34).

Scarab Club1234567Detroit97Warren34Dearborn26Southfield33Romulus41Roseville16Troy26Livonia22Ford FieldHitsville U.S.A.Detroit Masonic TempleThe Henry Ford10 mi
Scarab Club12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Ford Field
  2. 2Comerica Park
  3. 3Fox Theatre
  4. 4Detroit Institute of Arts
  5. 5Hitsville U.S.A.
  6. 6Detroit Masonic Temple
  7. 7The Henry Ford
In town

Detroit

97 places to stay · 57 hotels · 18 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 2 campgrounds

You’re already here.

649,095 people

15 min drive

Warren

34 places to stay · 27 hotels · 5 motels · 2 lodges & cabins

137,138 people

9 mi north of Scarab Club

10 min drive

Dearborn

26 places to stay · 22 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins

105,611 people

8 mi southwest of Scarab Club

20 min drive

Southfield

33 places to stay · 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 hostel

76,111 people

13 mi northwest of Scarab Club

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Scarab ClubDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Detroitin town—97 57 hotels · 18 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 2 campgrounds649,095$84KD−
Warren9 mi north15 min34 27 hotels · 5 motels · 2 lodges & cabins137,138$193KC−
Dearborn8 mi southwest10 min26 22 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins105,611$219KC
Southfield13 mi northwest20 min33 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 hostel76,111$236KD
Romulus18 mi southwest25 min41 41 hotels24,547$160KD
Roseville12 mi northeast20 min16 15 hotels · 1 motel46,863$156KD
Troy16 mi north25 min26 25 hotels · 1 campground88,733$420KB
Livonia16 mi west25 min22 19 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins92,603$281KC+

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

DTWDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County · major hub18 mi
FNTBishop54 mi
TOLEugene F. Kranz Toledo Express66 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 Scarab Club’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Places to add to Scarab Club

These well-known places are within 36 miles.

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

Ford Field: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Comerica Park: City of Detroit, Public domain · Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fox Theatre: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Detroit Institute of Arts: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hitsville U.S.A.: Blob4000 at English Wikipedia Later versions were uploaded by FuriousFreddy at , Public domain · Detroit Masonic Temple: Einar Einarsson Kvaran aka Carptrash at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Henry Ford: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0

Common questions

Before visiting Scarab Club

Is Scarab Club in Detroit?

Yes. It’s inside Detroit, MI.

When is the best time to visit Scarab Club?

May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–84°.

How far is Scarab Club from Cleveland?

About 94 miles southeast of Cleveland, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Scarab Club?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 18 miles away.

Where should I stay near Scarab Club?

Detroit (in town, 97 places to stay), Warren (9 mi, 34 places to stay) and Dearborn (8 mi, 26 places to stay).

From locals

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