Chippewa district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Bloomer

Bloomer is a town in Chippewa district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 3,520 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 parks. The must-see places are Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area (19 km), Irvine Park (22 km) and Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge (25 km).

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Bloomer, Wisconsin
Bloomer, Chippewa district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bloomer at a glance

Location
Chippewa district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 3,520
Coordinates
45.1002° N, 91.4888° W
Places within 50 km
81 (21 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Bloomer

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bloomer

75 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bloomer. The closest is Bloomer Mill Dam (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Bloomer

61 churches within 100 km of Bloomer. The closest is St. Paul Catholic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bloomer

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bloomer. The closest is Old Maids Bluff (17 km); the best-known is Elk Mound (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Bloomer

24 parks within 100 km of Bloomer. The closest is Irvine Park (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Bloomer

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Bloomer. The closest is Jim Falls United Methodist Church (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bloomer

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bloomer. The closest is Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bloomer

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bloomer
  2. 22 km Irvine Park · park, Chippewa
  3. 38 km Dorothy Lake State Natural Area · lake, Chippewa
  4. 8 km Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area · nature spot, Chippewa
  5. 19 km St. Paul Catholic Church · church, Chippewa
  6. 1 km Bloomer Mill Dam · dam, Chippewa
  7. 0 km Back to Bloomer

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How to reach Bloomer

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bloomer by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2075Bloomer Mill Dam (1 km)
    Churches1861St. Paul Catholic Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints725Old Maids Bluff (17 km)
    Parks1224Irvine Park (22 km)
    Waterfalls1121Jim Falls United Methodist Church (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens718Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves17Pine Island (44 km)
    Museums25Colfax Railroad Museum (27 km)
    Forts & heritage25Pulp Wood Stacker (34 km)
    Other attractions12Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge (25 km)
    Caves01Crystal Cave (84 km)

    Bloomer: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bloomer?

    Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area (nature spot, about 19 km), St. Paul Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Bloomer Mill Dam (dam, about 1 km), Irvine Park (park, about 22 km), Dorothy Lake State Natural Area (lake, about 25 km), Lake Wissota State Park (lake, about 26 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 parks, 11 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bloomer?

    Bloomer Mill Dam, about 1 km by road; Glen Loch Dam (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bloomer?

    St. Paul Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; New Hope Sand Creek Lutheran Church (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bloomer?

    Old Maids Bluff, about 17 km by road; Baldy Mountain (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bloomer?

    Start in Bloomer, visit Irvine Park, then Dorothy Lake State Natural Area, then Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area, then St. Paul Catholic Church, then Bloomer Mill Dam, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bloomer?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Bloomer

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