Visiting Commons
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to see animals.
- Keep your distance and do not feed wildlife.
Best time
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Commons
All places near Ann Arbor →
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
sanctuary · 1 km
Dixboro United Methodist Church
church · 2 km
Gallup Park
park · 5 km
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Tower
attraction · 6 km
Palmer House
attraction · 6 km
Nichols Arboretum
park · 7 km
Other wildlife, forests & gardens nearby
Matthaei Botanical Gardens · Washtenaw1 kmHudson Mills Metropolitan Park · Washtenaw26 kmBrighton State Recreation Area · Livingston35 kmPinckney State Recreation Area · Washtenaw39 kmHighland State Recreation Area · Oakland47 kmCongregation Shaarey Zedek · Oakland48 kmHow to reach Commons
Nearest towns with a guide: Ann Arbor (9 km) · Ypsilanti (9 km) · Canton (18 km). Coordinates 42.29916, -83.66117. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Commons?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Commons?
Nearby: Matthaei Botanical Gardens (sanctuary, 1 km), Dixboro United Methodist Church (church, 2 km), Gallup Park (park, 5 km), Ann and Robert H. Lurie Tower (attraction, 6 km), Palmer House (attraction, 6 km), Nichols Arboretum (park, 7 km).
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