Area Attractions

  Attractions near the Palmer House Inn:

  Restaurants

• Cascarelli's, Albion, MI
• Lopez Taco House, Albion, MI
• Charlies' Tavern, Albion, MI
• The Phoenix, Albion, MI
• The Sweet Tooth, Albion, MI
 

"Gourmet" Restaurants

• Georgeo's, Marshall, MI
• Midtown Grille, Marshall, MI
• Schuler's, Marshall, MI
• BiCi Bistro, Battle Creek, MI
• Bella Notte, Jackson, MI
 

Entertainment (bars, theaters, etc.)

• Theatre at Albion College, Albion, MI
• New Bohn Theatre, Albion, MI
• Cornwell Turkeyville, Turkeyville, MI
• Gary Fields's Comedy Club, Battle Creek, MI
• Potter Center, Jackson CC, Jackson, MI
 

Golf

• Tomac Woods, Albion, MI
• Concord Hills, Concord, MI
• The Grande, Jackson, MI
• Hickory Hills, Jackson, MI
• Ella Sharp, Jackson, MI
 

Wineries

• Cascade's, Jackson, MI • St. Julian Wine Co., Parma, MI
• Cherry Creek Cellars, Parma, MI
• Lone Oaks, Grass Lake, MI
• Sandhill Crane Vineyards, Jackson, MI
• Arcadia Brewing Co., Battle Creek, MI
Historical Gems
• Gardner House Museum, Albion
• Governor's Mansion, Honolulu, House, Marshall, MI
• American Museum of Magic, Marshall, MI
• Ella Sharpe Museum, Jackson, MI
• Kimball House Museum, Battle Creek, MI
• Historic Bridges Park, Battle Creek, MI
 

Shopping

• Books `n More, Albion, MI
• Jackson Crossing, Jackson, MI
• Lakeview Square Mall, Battle Creek, MI
• Unique Boutiques and Galleries in Marshall, MI
• Bargains and Collectables, downtown Albion, MI
 

Antiques

• Wanda Brown Antiques, Albion, MI
• Jackson Antique Mall, Jackson, MI
• Marshall, MI (many and varied)
• Allen, MI (Antique Capital of MI)
 

Cider Mills

• Sweet Seasons Orchards, Concord, MI
• Flavor Fruit Farms, Jackson, MI

Skiing

• Cross Country, Ella Sharp, Jackson
 

Kayaking/Canoeing

• Canoe-the-Zoo
• G.R.E.A.T. Canoeing, Jackson, MI
• Public Access available for canoeing Kalamazoo River from/to Albion
 

Cycling

• Many country roads amenable to cyclists. (beautiful in the fall)
 

Walking Paths

• White House Nature Center Trails, Albion, MI
• Leila Arboretum, Battle Creek
• Marshall River Walk, Marshall, MI
• Ella Sharp Park, Jackson, MI
• Waterloo Recreation Area, Ann Arbor, MI
 

Other Attractions

• Kid's n Stuff, Albion, MI
• Albion College, Albion, MI
• Cascades Water Falls, Jackson, MI
• Binder Park Zoo, Battle Creek, MI
• Cereal City, Battle Creek, MI
 

Kayaking/Canoeing Events

• Festival of the Forks, Albion, MI
• Hot Air Balloon Shows - Battle Creek, MI and Jackson, MI
• Michigan Shakespeare Festival, Jackson, MI
• Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, MI
• Performing Arts Series, Potter Center, Jackson CC, Jackson, MI
 

Hunting or Fishing

• Duck Lake, Albion, MI
• Swain's Lake, Concord, MI
• Willard Lake, Battle Creak
• Kalamazoo River
• Hunting available with permission of landowners
 

Parks

• Victory Park, Albion, MI
• Cascades, Jackson, MI
• Ella Sharpe, Jackson, MI
• Swain's Lake, Concord, MI
• Fort Custer, Battle Creek, MI
 

Other

• Star Commonwealth, Albion, MI
• Full Blast (Children's park), Battle Creek, MI
• Battle Creek Art Center, Battle Creek, MI
• Jackson Symphony Orchestra, Jackson, MI
• Michigan Theatre, Jackson, MI
• Southern Exposure Herb Farm, Battle Creek, MI
 

Horseback Riding

• Nancy Held Equestrian Center, Albion, MI

• Childs’ Place Buffalo Ranch, Hanover, MI
• Liberty Hills, Concord, MI

Area Destinations

 

·          Allen (Antique Capital) 20 min.

·         Jackson 15 min.

·         Battle Creek 30 min.

·         Lansing 30 min.

·         Chicago 3 hours

·         Ann Arbor 40 min.

·         Detroit 1 hour 30 min.

·         Ft. Wayne 1 hour 30 min.

·         Toledo 1 hour

·         Kalamazoo 45 min.

·         Grand Rapids 1 hour 30 min.