Milwaukee district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Brookfield

Brookfield is a town in Milwaukee district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 38,025 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit — 34 churches, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens and 16 parks. The must-see places are St. John Vianney Catholic Church (2 km), St. Edmund's Anglican Church (3 km) and Webster Park (8 km).

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Brookfield, Wisconsin
Brookfield, Milwaukee district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Brookfield at a glance

Location
Milwaukee district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 38,025
Coordinates
43.0606° N, 88.1065° W
Places within 50 km
185 (183 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Brookfield

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Brookfield: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Brookfield

39 churches within 100 km of Brookfield. The closest is St. John Vianney Catholic Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Brookfield

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Brookfield. The closest is Hidden Lake Park (3 km); the best-known is Pewaukee Lake (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Brookfield

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Brookfield. The closest is Wirth Park (1 km); the best-known is Milwaukee County Zoo (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Brookfield

23 parks within 100 km of Brookfield. The closest is Webster Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Brookfield

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Brookfield. The closest is Dr. Fisk Holbrook Day House (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Brookfield

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Brookfield. The closest is Bradford Beach (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Brookfield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Brookfield
  2. 8 km Webster Park · park, Milwaukee
  3. 10 km Milwaukee County Zoo · nature spot, Milwaukee
  4. 6 km St. Edmund's Anglican Church · church, Waukesha
  5. 8 km Elmbrook Church · church, Waukesha
  6. 6 km St. John Vianney Catholic Church · church, Waukesha
  7. 2 km Back to Brookfield

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How to reach Brookfield

    All places near Brookfield by distance

    Within 15 km of Brookfield

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Brookfield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions8695Gear 23 (11 km)
    Churches3439St. John Vianney Catholic Church (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1431Hidden Lake Park (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1225Wirth Park (1 km)
    Parks1623Webster Park (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1015Dr. Fisk Holbrook Day House (10 km)
    Beaches & coast28Bradford Beach (24 km)
    Temples27Hindu Temple of Wisconsin (13 km)
    Museums46Haggerty Museum of Art (18 km)
    Treks22Bugline Trail (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Miller Valley Veterans Monument (14 km)
    Buddhist sites11Lao Buddhist Temple (18 km)
    Waterfalls11Whitnall Park Waterfall (20 km)

    Brookfield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brookfield?

    St. John Vianney Catholic Church (church, about 2 km), St. Edmund's Anglican Church (church, about 3 km), Webster Park (park, about 8 km), Milwaukee County Zoo (nature spot, about 8 km), Elmbrook Church (church, about 8 km), Greenfield Park (park, about 8 km).

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

    185 places on Spotwander: 86 other attractions, 34 churches, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Brookfield?

    St. John Vianney Catholic Church, about 2 km by road; St. Edmund's Anglican Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Brookfield?

    Hidden Lake Park, about 3 km by road; Pewaukee Lake (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Brookfield?

    Wirth Park, about 1 km by road; Milwaukee County Zoo (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brookfield?

    Start in Brookfield, visit Webster Park, then Milwaukee County Zoo, then St. Edmund's Anglican Church, then Elmbrook Church, then St. John Vianney Catholic Church, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brookfield?

    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 and parks.

    Towns near Brookfield

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