Genesee district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Beecher

Beecher is a town in Genesee district, Michigan, United States, home to about 10,232 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 49 parks, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 museums. The must-see places are Longway Park (9 km), Sloan Museum (9 km) and Applewood Estate (10 km).

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Beecher, Michigan
Beecher, Genesee district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Beecher at a glance

Location
Genesee district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 10,232
Coordinates
43.0900° N, 83.6944° W
Places within 50 km
72 (17 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Beecher

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Beecher

69 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Beecher. The closest is Flint Park Lake (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Beecher

65 parks within 100 km of Beecher. The closest is Hasselbring Park (4 km); the best-known is Longway Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Beecher

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Beecher. The closest is Ophelia Bonner Park (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Beecher

9 museums within 100 km of Beecher. The closest is Crossroads Village (Michigan) (4 km); the best-known is Sloan Museum (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Beecher

7 churches within 100 km of Beecher. The closest is Fenton First Presbyterian Church (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Beecher

2 temples within 100 km of Beecher. The closest is Kasi Sri Viswanatha Temple (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Beecher

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Beecher
  2. 11 km Chevy Commons · park, Genesee
  3. 3 km Sloan Museum · museum, Genesee
  4. 1 km Applewood Estate · park, Genesee
  5. 4 km Longway Park · park, Genesee
  6. 14 km Mounds Recreation Area · park, Genesee
  7. 12 km Back to Beecher

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Beecher by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs769Flint Park Lake (5 km)
    Parks4965Hasselbring Park (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens820Ophelia Bonner Park (4 km)
    Other attractions111WFUM-FM (Flint) (36 km)
    Museums49Crossroads Village (Michigan) (4 km)
    Churches17Fenton First Presbyterian Church (41 km)
    Temples12Kasi Sri Viswanatha Temple (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Pine Knob (58 km)
    Waterfalls11Stepping Stone Falls (5 km)
    Forts & heritage01Apple Island (77 km)
    Beaches & coast01Saginaw River Rear Range Light (77 km)

    Beecher: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Beecher?

    Longway Park (park, about 9 km), Sloan Museum (museum, about 9 km), Applewood Estate (park, about 10 km), Chevy Commons (park, about 11 km), Mounds Recreation Area (park, about 12 km), Kasi Sri Viswanatha Temple (temple, about 16 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 49 parks, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 attraction, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Beecher?

    Flint Park Lake, about 5 km by road; Kearsley Reservoir (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Beecher?

    Hasselbring Park, about 4 km by road; Hilborn Park (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Beecher?

    Ophelia Bonner Park, about 4 km by road; Whaley Park (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Beecher?

    Start in Beecher, visit Chevy Commons, then Sloan Museum, then Applewood Estate, then Longway Park, then Mounds Recreation Area, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Beecher?

    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 and museums.

    Towns near Beecher

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