Portage district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Bevent

Bevent is a town in Portage district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 1,115 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Glisezinski Lake (14 km), Tree Lake (18 km) and Twin Lakes (18 km).

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Bevent at a glance

Location
Portage district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 1,115
Coordinates
44.7705° N, 89.3896° W
Places within 50 km
110 (35 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 Bevent

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bevent

112 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bevent. The closest is Mission Lake County Park (3 km); the best-known is Glisezinski Lake (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Bevent

61 churches within 100 km of Bevent. The closest is St. Agnes Catholic Church (22 km); the best-known is First Universalist Unitarian Church of Wausau (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bevent

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bevent. The closest is Dewey Marsh Wildlife Area (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Bevent

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Bevent. The closest is Iat - Thornapple Creek-Dells of the Eau Claire Connector (29 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Bevent

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bevent. The closest is Wausau Railroad Depot (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Bevent

8 parks within 100 km of Bevent. The closest is Dells of the Eau Claire Park (33 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Bevent

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bevent
  2. 14 km Glisezinski Lake · lake, Portage
  3. 5 km Twin Lakes · lake, Portage
  4. 12 km Lions Lake · lake, Portage
  5. 4 km Penny Lake · lake, Portage
  6. 1 km Tree Lake · lake, Portage
  7. 18 km Back to Bevent

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How to reach Bevent

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bevent by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs42112Mission Lake County Park (3 km)
    Churches3761St. Agnes Catholic Church (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens519Dewey Marsh Wildlife Area (24 km)
    Waterfalls318Iat - Thornapple Creek-Dells of the Eau Claire Connector (29 km)
    Forts & heritage1317Wausau Railroad Depot (35 km)
    Parks38Dells of the Eau Claire Park (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints18Granite Peak Ski Area (36 km)
    Museums36Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum (35 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves05Big Island (64 km)
    Beaches & coast13Sandy Beach County Park (29 km)
    Other attractions11Soo Line 2713 (40 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Wausau Masjid (39 km)
    Caves01Bear Caves State Natural Area (88 km)

    Bevent: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bevent?

    Glisezinski Lake (lake, about 14 km), Tree Lake (lake, about 18 km), Twin Lakes (lake, about 18 km), Penny Lake (lake, about 18 km), Lions Lake (lake, about 20 km), Mission Lake County Park (lake, about 3 km).

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

    110 places on Spotwander: 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 waterfalls, 13 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bevent?

    Mission Lake County Park, about 3 km by road; Glisezinski Lake (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bevent?

    St. Agnes Catholic Church, about 22 km by road; Bethlehem Lutheran Church (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Bevent?

    Dewey Marsh Wildlife Area, about 24 km by road; Marathon County Forest-Nine Mile Unit (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bevent?

    Start in Bevent, visit Glisezinski Lake, then Twin Lakes, then Lions Lake, then Penny Lake, then Tree Lake, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bevent?

    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.

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