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Homestead Savings BankThe Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce maintains information about local retail businesses and activities in Albion. An annual community celebration called the Festival of the Forks offers a weekend of parades, food, live music, and special activities. The Chamber also promotes area businesses and educational institutions through its Albion Biz Expo.

Here are other useful online resources:

What follows is a brief, and certainly not exhaustive, list of some places in the area for shopping, entertainment, dining, and recreation.

Local Service Businesses

Service Businesses in AlbionAlbion-
Albion Chamber of Commerce Business SearchAlbion-

Specialty Shopping

Retail Shopping Options in AlbionAlbion-
Books & MoreAlbion-
Cork 'n CapJackson30 min
Toy HouseJackson30 min
Horrock'sBattle Creek30 min
Barnes and NobleBattle Creek30 min
Borders - DowntownAnn Arbor60 min
Borders - ArborlandAnn Arbor60 min
CabelasDundee70 min
Great Lakes RosesBelleville75 min
BronnersFrankenmuth2.5 hours
Vineyards and Wineries of Michigan

Groceries, Farm Markets, and Specialty Foods

FelpauschAlbion-
Farmer's Market (Summer Wed. & Sat.)Albion-
Jolly Green JunctionAlbion-
Harrison's OrchardAlbion5 min
Sweet Seasons OrchardConcord10 min
Karst Farm MarketJackson County15 min
KrogerJackson25 min
Polly'sJackson25 min
MeijerJackson20 min
MeijerBattle Creek30 min
Zucca'sBattle Creek30 min
Horrock'sBattle Creek30 min
Trader Joe'sAnn Arbor1 hour
Whole FoodsAnn Arbor1 hour
Sofo FoodsToledo, OH2 hours
Nearby Farms, Farmer's Markets, and Food Co-ops

Museums

Kids-N-StuffAlbion-
Cereal CityBattle Creek30 min
Kingman MuseumBattle Creek30 min
Ella Sharp MuseumJackson30 min
Cambridge Junction Historic State ParkBrooklyn60 min
The University of Michigan Museum of ArtAnn Arbor1 hour
Michigan Historical CenterLansing1 hour
Impression 5 Science CenterLansing1 hour
Air ZooKalamazoo1 hour
Ann Arbor Hands-On MuseumAnn Arbor1 hour
Gilmore Car MuseumHickory Corners1 hour
The Henry FordDearborn2 hours
The Toledo Museum of ArtToledo, OH2 hours
COSIToledo, OH2 hours
Motown MuseumDetroit2 hours
Detroit Institute of ArtsDetroit2 hours
Detroit Science CenterDetroit2 hours
Grand Rapids Art MuseumGrand Rapids2 hours

Gardens, Parks, Zoos, and the Great Outdoors

Whitehouse Nature CenterAlbion College-
Albion City ParksAlbion-
Waterloo Recreation AreaWaterloo30 min
Binder Park ZooBattle Creek30 min
Leila ArboretumBattle Creek30 min
Kellogg Bird SanctuaryHickory Corners45 min
Hidden Lake GardensTipton1 hour
Matthaei Botanical GardensAnn Arbor1 hour
Lake Michigan1.5 hours
Lake Erie1.5 hours
Detroit ZooRoyal Oak2 hours
Toledo ZooToledo, OH2 hours
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkGrand Rapids2 hours
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
National Parks in Michigan
National Forests in Michigan
National Wildlife Refuges in Michigan
The Nature Conservancy in Michigan

Entertainment

New Bohm TheaterAlbion-
Swingin' at the Shell Concert SeriesAlbion-
Cornwell's Turkeyville U.S.AMarshall20 min
Potter CenterJackson40 min
Barn TheatreAugusta45 min
Purple Rose Theatre CompanyChelsea45 min
Events at Michigan Union VenuesAnn Arbor1 hour
University Musical SocietyAnn Arbor1 hour
Wharton Center for Performing ArtsEast Lansing1 hour
Jack Breslin Student Events CenterEast Lansing1 hour
The PalaceAuburn Hills2 hours
DTE Energy Music TheatreClarkston2 hours
Olympia Entertainment VenuesDetroit2 hours
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Detroit 2 hours
Detroit Opera Theater Detroit 2 hours
Van Andel ArenaGrand Rapids2 hours
Miller AuditoriumKalamazoo1 hour
Cedar Point Amusement Park Sandusky, OH 3 hours

Athletics and Recreation

The Dow Recreation and Wellness CenterAlbion College-
The Nancy G. Held Equestrian CenterAlbion College-
The Medalist Golf CourseMarshall20 min
Tomac Woods Golf CourseAlbion10 min

Spectator Sports

Albion College BritonsAlbion College-
The University of Michigan WolverinesAnn Arbor1 hour
The Michigan State University SpartansEast Lansing1 hour
Michigan International SpeedwayBrooklyn45 miles
Detroit LionsDetroit2 hours
Detroit PistonsAuburn Hills2 hours
Detroit Red WingsDetroit2 hours
Detroit ShockAuburn Hills2 hours
Detroit TigersDetroit2 hours
PGA Buick OpenVaries
Ford Senior Players ChampionshipDearborn2 hours
Southwest Michigan Devil RaysBattle Creek30 min
West Michigan WhitecapsGrand Rapids2 hours
Lansing Lugnuts Lansing1 hour

Meeting/Conference Facilities
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Dining

Dining Options in AlbionAlbion-
Dining Options in MarshallMarshall15 min
Dining Options in JacksonJackson30 min
Dining Options in Battle CreekBattle Creek30 min
Dining Options in LansingLansing1 hour
Dining Options in Ann ArborAnn Arbor1 hour
Dining Options in KalamazooKalamazoo1 hour


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