The Forks of the Kalamazoo River - Photo by G. Pahl, Photographer

Albion is located in the southern portion of Michigan between Detroit and Chicago, exits 121 and 124 on Interstate-94, the major expressway linking these two Midwest Metropolis'. Lansing, the state capital of Michigan, lies only 50 miles north  along M-99.

When you visit Albion, plan on including some of these activities and attractions which bring in visitors from throughout the area:

• Gardner House Museum - phone 517-629-5100. Located at 509 Superior St., on M-99 south of the business district. The museum is in the National Register of Historic Places and preserves and displays the heritage of Albion. Open Saturdays and Sundays 2 to 4 p.m. from Mother's Day through last weekend in September. Admission Free.
• Albion Public Library - phone 517-629-3993. 501 S. Superior St. Built in 1918 with funds from Andrew C. Carnegie.
• Albion's Historic Walkway - phone 517-629-5533. Developed by the Albion Bicentennial Commission, this walkway takes you around and across the river to many registered historic landmarks. Albion's historic brick main street -- first laid in 1903 and reconstructed with hand-laid, kiln-fired clay bricks in 1993. The walk guides you through the historic commercial district.
• Holy Ascension Orthodox Church - phone 517-629-6345. 810 Austin Ave. Built in 1916. Albion's Russian community came shortly after the turn of the century to work at the Albion Malleable Iron Company.
• Riverside Cemetery - Established in 1837. Tours are given by Albion Historian Frank Passic, 517-629-5402.
• Albion College Observatory - phone 517-629-1000. Built in 1883, the observatory still harbors its original telescope, circle, side-real and chronograph. It is one of the oldest actively used telescopes in the country.
• Bobbitt Visual Arts Center - phone 517-629-1000. Located on the campus of Albion College, features the work of nationally known artists.
• Whitehouse Nature Center - phone 517-629-1000. 135 acres of natural habitat administered by Albion College as an outdoor education center. Bordering the Kalamazoo River, the Nature Center has six self-guided trails featuring 400 species of plants, 160 species of birds and an interpretive center. It is open to the public at no fee.
• Kids 'N' Stuff - phone 517-629-7304. 301 S. Superior St. An Interactive Experience for Kids, built on imagination, powered by play. Become a part of the arts, history, science and society through mentally and physically engaging exhibits.
• Starr Commonwealth - phone 517-629-5591. 13725 Starr Commonwealth Rd. Starr has been nationally known as a pioneer in the human services industry through programs dedicated to serving children and families in need. Starr offers two museums; a Chapel-in-the-Woods; and the Loft, a 3000 square foot indoor climbing facility. Open Monday - Friday during regular business hours.
• Brueckner Museum and Gladstone Cottage - phone 517-629-5591. 13725 Starr Commonwealth Rd. Located on the campus of Starr Commonwealth, the museum features authentic Victorian furniture, paintings, and sculpture.
• Albion Community Foundation was mentioned on a longer program on WGVU PBS TV. This video is posted below to show you more about why we love Albion. This video is 7 minutes long. If it does not totally load, hit the pause button and wait a minute for it to load before you watch it.