Jackson district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Spring Arbor

Spring Arbor is a town in Jackson district, Michigan, United States, home to about 2,881 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit — 125 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 parks, 5 museums and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are McCourtie Park (26 km), Gilletts Lake (26 km) and Clark Lake (27 km).

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Spring Arbor, Michigan
Spring Arbor, Jackson district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Spring Arbor at a glance

Location
Jackson district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 2,881
Coordinates
42.2050° N, 84.5527° W
Places within 50 km
170 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Spring Arbor

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Spring Arbor: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Spring Arbor

146 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Spring Arbor. The closest is Lime Lake (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Spring Arbor

41 parks within 100 km of Spring Arbor. The closest is Sparks Foundation County Park (13 km); the best-known is McCourtie Park (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Spring Arbor

15 museums within 100 km of Spring Arbor. The closest is Grosvenor House Museum (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Spring Arbor

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Spring Arbor. The closest is Lions Park (17 km); the best-known is Goose Creek Grasslands Nature Sanctuary (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Spring Arbor

7 churches within 100 km of Spring Arbor. The closest is First Presbyterian Church (59 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Spring Arbor

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Spring Arbor. The closest is Denton Road (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Spring Arbor

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Spring Arbor
  2. 3 km Lime Lake · lake, Jackson
  3. 4 km Cross Lake · lake, Jackson
  4. 22 km McCourtie Park · park, Hillsdale
  5. 31 km Gilletts Lake · lake, Jackson
  6. 22 km Spring Arbor Lakes · lake, Jackson
  7. 5 km Back to Spring Arbor

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How to reach Spring Arbor

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    Within 15 km of Spring Arbor

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Spring Arbor by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs125146Lime Lake (3 km)
    Parks2641Sparks Foundation County Park (13 km)
    Museums515Grosvenor House Museum (33 km)
    Other attractions111Defense of the Flag (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Lions Park (17 km)
    Churches07First Presbyterian Church (59 km)
    Forts & heritage35Denton Road (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Hatt Hill (18 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascade Falls (13 km)
    Caves11The Man Cave (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Goat Island (24 km)
    Beaches & coast11Eagle Point (26 km)
    Treks01Waterloo-Pinckney Hiking Trail (51 km)

    Spring Arbor: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Spring Arbor?

    Lime Lake (lake, about 3 km), Spring Arbor Lakes (lake, about 5 km), McCourtie Park (park, about 26 km), Gilletts Lake (lake, about 26 km), Cross Lake (lake, about 6 km), Clark Lake (lake, about 27 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Spring Arbor?

    170 places on Spotwander: 125 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 parks, 5 museums, 1 attraction, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Spring Arbor?

    Lime Lake, about 3 km by road; Spring Arbor Lakes (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Spring Arbor?

    Sparks Foundation County Park, about 13 km by road; Ella Sharp Park (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Spring Arbor?

    Grosvenor House Museum, about 33 km by road; The Coe House Museum (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Spring Arbor?

    Start in Spring Arbor, visit Lime Lake, then Cross Lake, then McCourtie Park, then Gilletts Lake, then Spring Arbor Lakes, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Spring Arbor?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Spring Arbor

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Spring Arbor’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Spring Arbor on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.