Places to visit near

Birch Run

Birch Run is a town in Saginaw district, Michigan, United States of about 1,479 people. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit: 86 parks, 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 17 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, Riverview Park and Mounds Recreation Area.

43.2509° N, 83.7941° WPop. 1,479

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Within 30 km61 places
Within 50 km163
Must-see103
Notable147
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Birch Run

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:27 pm

138 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Birch Run
  2. South Beyer Roadheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Children's Zoo at Celebration Squarenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Shiawassee National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Riverview Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Mounds Recreation Areapark · 45 min
  7. Back in Birch Run
Today’s loopBirch RunStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Birch Run?

Birch Run Township Park (park, about 3 km), Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 25 km), Riverview Park (park, about 27 km), Mounds Recreation Area (park, about 27 km), Children's Zoo at Celebration Square (nature spot, about 27 km), Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption (church, about 28 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Birch Run?

163 places on Spotwander: 86 parks, 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 museums, 6 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest park to Birch Run?

Birch Run Township Park, about 3 km by road; Heritage Park (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Birch Run?

Mud Lake, about 18 km by road; Buell Lake (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Birch Run?

Start in Birch Run, visit South Beyer Road, then Children's Zoo at Celebration Square, then Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, then Riverview Park, then Mounds Recreation Area, and drive back — about 138 km by road in all.