Fairbanks North Star Borough district, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States

Places to visit near Badger

Badger is a town in Fairbanks North Star Borough district, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States, home to about 19,482 people. Within 50 km by road there are 271 places to visit — 85 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 29 parks. The must-see places are Immaculate Conception Parish (13 km), Pioneer by the Bus Stop (15 km) and Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge (15 km).

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Badger, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Badger, Fairbanks North Star Borough district, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Badger at a glance

Location
Fairbanks North Star Borough district, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States
Population
about 19,482
Coordinates
64.8000° N, 147.5333° W
Places within 50 km
271 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Badger

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Badger: 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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Churches near Badger

85 churches within 100 km of Badger. The closest is Badger Road Baptist Church (3 km); the best-known is Immaculate Conception Parish (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Badger

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Badger. The closest is Fort Wainwright (7 km); the best-known is Creamer's Dairy (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Badger

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Badger. The closest is Sirlin Drive Pond (3 km); the best-known is Smith Lake (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Badger

29 parks within 100 km of Badger. The closest is Nussbaumer Park (10 km); the best-known is Pioneer by the Bus Stop (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Badger

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Badger. The closest is Lakloey Hill (4 km); the best-known is Moose Mountain (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Badger

19 museums within 100 km of Badger. The closest is Aurora Ice Museum (12 km); the best-known is University of Alaska Museum of the North (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Badger

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Badger
  2. 13 km Immaculate Conception Parish · church, Fairbanks North Star Borough
  3. 3 km Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge · nature spot, Fairbanks North Star Borough
  4. 6 km Troth Yeddha' Park · park, Fairbanks North Star Borough
  5. 1 km University of Alaska Museum of the North · museum, Fairbanks North Star Borough
  6. 5 km Pioneer by the Bus Stop · park, Fairbanks North Star Borough
  7. 15 km Back to Badger

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How to reach Badger

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    Within 15 km of Badger

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Badger by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8585Badger Road Baptist Church (3 km)
    Other attractions3234Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses (8 km)
    Forts & heritage3134Fort Wainwright (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2830Sirlin Drive Pond (3 km)
    Parks2929Nussbaumer Park (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2529Lakloey Hill (4 km)
    Museums1819Aurora Ice Museum (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1616Glass Park (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Meridian Island (6 km)
    Beaches & coast11Swim Beach (12 km)
    Treks11Skarland Summer 6-Mile Loop (21 km)
    Buddhist sites11Vatta Buddhajayanti Mahavihara Bhikkhuni (27 km)

    Badger: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Badger?

    Immaculate Conception Parish (church, about 13 km), Pioneer by the Bus Stop (park, about 15 km), Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge (nature spot, about 15 km), Troth Yeddha' Park (park, about 20 km), University of Alaska Museum of the North (museum, about 20 km), Georgeson Botanical Garden (garden, about 21 km).

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

    271 places on Spotwander: 85 churches, 32 other attractions, 31 forts & heritage, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Badger?

    Badger Road Baptist Church, about 3 km by road; Ignite Church (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Badger?

    Fort Wainwright, about 7 km by road; Fort Wainwright, Alaska (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Badger?

    Sirlin Drive Pond, about 3 km by road; Lundgren Pond (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Badger?

    Start in Badger, visit Immaculate Conception Parish, then Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, then Troth Yeddha' Park, then University of Alaska Museum of the North, then Pioneer by the Bus Stop, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Badger?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Badger

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