Ottawa district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Allendale

Allendale is a town in Ottawa district, Michigan, United States, home to about 17,579 people. Within 50 km by road there are 244 places to visit — 116 parks, 54 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens and 16 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Cook Carillon Tower (7 km), Bass River Recreation Area (8 km) and Mars Hill Bible Church (20 km).

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Allendale, Michigan
Allendale, Ottawa district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Allendale at a glance

Location
Ottawa district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 17,579
Coordinates
42.9723° N, 85.9536° W
Places within 50 km
244 (33 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

Top places to visit near Allendale

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Parks near Allendale

119 parks within 100 km of Allendale. The closest is Deer Creek Park (6 km); the best-known is Millennium Park (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Allendale

71 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Allendale. The closest is Lake Jabocena (13 km); the best-known is Lake Macatawa (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Allendale

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Allendale. The closest is Bass River Recreation Area (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Allendale

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Allendale. The closest is Dermo Bayou (22 km); the best-known is South Pierhead Inner Light (33 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Allendale

11 museums within 100 km of Allendale. The closest is Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Allendale

8 churches within 100 km of Allendale. The closest is Mars Hill Bible Church (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Allendale

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Allendale
  2. 8 km Bass River Recreation Area · nature spot, Ottawa
  3. 32 km John Ball Park · park, Kent
  4. 5 km Hopewell Indian Mounds Park · nature spot, Kent
  5. 1 km Millennium Park · park, Kent
  6. 6 km Mars Hill Bible Church · hill, Kent
  7. 20 km Back to Allendale

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Allendale by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks116119Deer Creek Park (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5471Lake Jabocena (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2431Bass River Recreation Area (8 km)
    Beaches & coast1616Dermo Bayou (22 km)
    Museums811Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (28 km)
    Churches88Mars Hill Bible Church (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves77Fishermans Island (8 km)
    Forts & heritage56Spoonville Site (16 km)
    Other attractions44Cook Carillon Tower (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Bettes Tower Hill (34 km)

    Allendale: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Allendale?

    Cook Carillon Tower (attraction, about 7 km), Bass River Recreation Area (nature spot, about 8 km), Mars Hill Bible Church (hill, about 20 km), Millennium Park (park, about 23 km), Hopewell Indian Mounds Park (nature spot, about 23 km), John Ball Park (park, about 26 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Allendale?

    244 places on Spotwander: 116 parks, 54 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 beaches & coast, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Allendale?

    Deer Creek Park, about 6 km by road; VanSteeland Arboretum (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Allendale?

    Lake Jabocena, about 13 km by road; Maplewood Lake (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Allendale?

    Bass River Recreation Area, about 8 km by road; Riverside Park (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Allendale?

    Start in Allendale, visit Bass River Recreation Area, then John Ball Park, then Hopewell Indian Mounds Park, then Millennium Park, then Mars Hill Bible Church, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Allendale?

    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.

    Towns near Allendale

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