Chicago Street Inn in Brooklyn, MI is located in the foothills of the beautiful Irish Hills area. The small town has a population of 3500, and while growth has taken place in the outskirts, the village has maintained its old-time charm. There are 54 lakes within 20 minutes of Brooklyn, MI, and some offer public access for boating or canoing, or swimming. Eleven miles from downtown is MSU's Hidden Lake Gardens, 750+ acres of beautiful rolling hills. Maintained by HLG master gardeners, there are six miles of one-way, paved driving for sight-seeing, picnic areas and hiking trails, two arboretums and a gift shop. There are 54 lakes w/n 20 minutes of Brooklyn. That's a lot of lakes! Clarklake, 3 miles from here, has 2 County Parks; Vineyard Lake has a County Park and it is about 5 miles from here; and on down the road about 3 miles further is Walter J. Hayes State Park on Wamplers Lake. Stay a few nights at our Inn and enjoy all the lakes. They're beautiful. Check out our Day at the Beach package on our website which includes a great picnic lunch for you AND beach towels and a blanket to lay on. Shops located in the village of Brooklyn, MI, offer unique and quality items; items for personal pleasure or to give as gifts. Brooklyn, MI's Chicago Street Inn is situated on an acre of fenced property within the village. During summer months, guests can walk downtown for hand-dipped or soft served ice cream, a yummy treat on a hot night. One mile from Brooklyn, MI's Chicago Street Inn is the village park, named after the town's founder, and has a small river running through, plus an artesian well. And of course, Michigan International Speedway is located three miles from Brooklyn, MI's Chicago Street Inn! Brooklyn is 30 minutes from Jackson, MI, Hot Air Jubilee, and 40 minutes from downtown Adrian. Come and visit us at Chicago Street Inn in Brooklyn, MI. You'll be glad you did!