Rock district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Beloit

Beloit is a town in Rock district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 36,891 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 48 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 churches and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Logan Museum of Anthropology (1 km), Blackhawk Farms Raceway (9 km) and Rock Cut State Park (23 km).

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Beloit, Wisconsin
Beloit, Rock district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Beloit at a glance

Location
Rock district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 36,891
Coordinates
42.5084° N, 89.0318° W
Places within 50 km
110 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Beloit

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Parks near Beloit

59 parks within 100 km of Beloit. The closest is Riverside Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Beloit

39 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Beloit. The closest is Rockton Bog Nature Preserve (8 km); the best-known is Rock Cut State Park (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Beloit

31 churches within 100 km of Beloit. The closest is St. Thomas (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Beloit

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Beloit. The closest is 3391 Reservoir (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Beloit

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Beloit. The closest is Rockton Historic District (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Beloit

13 museums within 100 km of Beloit. The closest is Angel Museum (1 km); the best-known is Logan Museum of Anthropology (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Beloit

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Beloit
  2. 1 km Beloit Dam · dam, Rock
  3. 1 km 3391 Reservoir · reservoir, Winnebago
  4. 1 km Angel Museum · museum, Winnebago
  5. 1 km Wright Museum of Art · museum, Rock
  6. 1 km Logan Museum of Anthropology · museum, Winnebago
  7. 1 km Back to Beloit

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Beloit by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks4859Riverside Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1239Rockton Bog Nature Preserve (8 km)
    Churches2431St. Thomas (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs8303391 Reservoir (1 km)
    Forts & heritage314Rockton Historic District (9 km)
    Museums913Angel Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions410Blackhawk Farms Raceway (9 km)
    Beaches & coast23Lions Beach (23 km)
    Temples01Temple Beth El (86 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Bascom Hill (87 km)

    Beloit: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Beloit?

    Logan Museum of Anthropology (museum, about 1 km), Blackhawk Farms Raceway (attraction, about 9 km), 3391 Reservoir (reservoir, about 1 km), Beloit Dam (dam, about 1 km), Angel Museum (museum, about 1 km), Wright Museum of Art (museum, about 1 km).

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

    110 places on Spotwander: 48 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 churches, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest park to Beloit?

    Riverside Park, about 1 km by road; Mechanics Green (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Beloit?

    Rockton Bog Nature Preserve, about 8 km by road; Prairie Knoll Park (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Beloit?

    St. Thomas, about 1 km by road; Faith Lutheran Church (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Beloit?

    Start in Beloit, visit Beloit Dam, then 3391 Reservoir, then Angel Museum, then Wright Museum of Art, then Logan Museum of Anthropology, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Beloit?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Beloit

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