
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.
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.
Weather through the year
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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. 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
Hotels and campgrounds near Scarab Club
Places to stay start in Detroit (97) and Warren (34).
- 1Ford Field
- 2Comerica Park
- 3Fox Theatre
- 4Detroit Institute of Arts
- 5Hitsville U.S.A.
- 6Detroit Masonic Temple
- 7The Henry Ford
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Scarab Club | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | in town | — | 97 57 hotels · 18 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 649,095 | $84K | D− |
| Warren | 9 mi north | 15 min | 34 27 hotels · 5 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 137,138 | $193K | C− |
| Dearborn | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 26 22 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 105,611 | $219K | C |
| Southfield | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 33 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 hostel | 76,111 | $236K | D |
| Romulus | 18 mi southwest | 25 min | 41 41 hotels | 24,547 | $160K | D |
| Roseville | 12 mi northeast | 20 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 46,863 | $156K | D |
| Troy | 16 mi north | 25 min | 26 25 hotels · 1 campground | 88,733 | $420K | B |
| Livonia | 16 mi west | 25 min | 22 19 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 92,603 | $281K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Scarab Club
These well-known places are within 36 miles.
Big draw12 mi Stadium & arenaFord Field
22 mi Stadium & arenaComerica Park
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
32 mi TheatreFox Theatre
4in town MuseumDetroit Institute of Arts
5in town MuseumHitsville U.S.A.
6in town TheatreDetroit Masonic Temple
710 mi MuseumThe Henry Ford1.8M visitors a yearPhoto 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
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).
Locals’ advice in Detroit
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