Polk district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Amery

Amery is a town in Polk district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 2,834 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 waterfalls and 8 churches. The must-see places are Balsam Branch Wildlife Area (13 km), Cylon Wildlife Area (19 km) and Balsam Lake (24 km).

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Amery, Wisconsin
Amery, Polk district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Amery at a glance

Location
Polk district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 2,834
Coordinates
45.3069° N, 92.3621° W
Places within 50 km
71 (14 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 churches

Top places to visit near Amery

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Amery: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Amery

101 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Amery. The closest is Clear Lake Village Park (10 km); the best-known is Balsam Lake (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Amery

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Amery. The closest is Parker Creek State Public Fishing Area (8 km); the best-known is Balsam Branch Wildlife Area (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Amery

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Amery. The closest is Cascade Falls (Osceola) (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Amery

17 churches within 100 km of Amery. The closest is West Immanuel Lutheran Church (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Amery

17 parks within 100 km of Amery. The closest is Thatcher Park (28 km); the best-known is William O'Brien State Park (42 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Amery

7 museums within 100 km of Amery. The closest is Folsom House (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Amery

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 108 km on the road.

  1. Start in Amery
  2. 8 km Parker Creek State Public Fishing Area · nature spot, Polk
  3. 14 km Cylon Wildlife Area · nature spot, Saint Croix
  4. 24 km Cedar Lake · lake, Polk
  5. 23 km Balsam Branch Wildlife Area · nature spot, Polk
  6. 15 km Balsam Lake · lake, Polk
  7. 24 km Back to Amery

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How to reach Amery

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Amery by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28101Clear Lake Village Park (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens927Parker Creek State Public Fishing Area (8 km)
    Waterfalls1518Cascade Falls (Osceola) (16 km)
    Churches817West Immanuel Lutheran Church (17 km)
    Parks317Thatcher Park (28 km)
    Museums17Folsom House (31 km)
    Forts & heritage36Fort Sainte-Croix (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints24Franconia Landing (33 km)
    Other attractions04Como Regional Park (89 km)
    Treks03Saint Paul Skyway System (87 km)
    Caves12Knapps Cave (39 km)
    Beaches & coast11Lake O' the Dalles Beach (31 km)
    Buddhist sites01Minnesota Buddhist Vihara (99 km)

    Amery: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Amery?

    Balsam Branch Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 13 km), Cylon Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 19 km), Balsam Lake (lake, about 24 km), Cedar Lake (lake, about 24 km), Parker Creek State Public Fishing Area (nature spot, about 8 km), Half Moon Lake Conservancy (lake, about 29 km).

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

    71 places on Spotwander: 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 waterfalls, 8 churches, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Amery?

    Clear Lake Village Park, about 10 km by road; Barbo Lake (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Amery?

    Parker Creek State Public Fishing Area, about 8 km by road; Balsam Branch Wildlife Area (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Amery?

    Cascade Falls (Osceola), about 16 km by road; Deer Lake, St.Croix Falls, WI (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Amery?

    Start in Amery, visit Parker Creek State Public Fishing Area, then Cylon Wildlife Area, then Cedar Lake, then Balsam Branch Wildlife Area, then Balsam Lake, and drive back — about 108 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Amery?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Amery

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