Wayne district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Canton

Canton is a town in Wayne district, Michigan, United States, home to about 86,825 people. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit — 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 35 parks, 30 churches and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Belleville Lake (14 km), Prospect Park (15 km) and Hines Parkway (15 km).

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Canton, Michigan
Canton, Wayne district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Canton at a glance

Location
Wayne district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 86,825
Coordinates
42.3087° N, 83.4822° W
Places within 50 km
163 (163 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 parks and churches

Top places to visit near Canton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Canton: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Canton

80 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Canton. The closest is Belleville Lake (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Canton

56 parks within 100 km of Canton. The closest is Prospect Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Canton

39 churches within 100 km of Canton. The closest is Dixboro United Methodist Church (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Canton

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Canton. The closest is Matthaei Botanical Gardens (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Canton

20 museums within 100 km of Canton. The closest is Cobblestone Farm (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Canton

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Canton. The closest is Detroit Observatory (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Canton

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 Canton
  2. 14 km Belleville Lake · lake, Wayne
  3. 10 km Ford Lake · lake, Washtenaw
  4. 5 km Prospect Park · park, Washtenaw
  5. 26 km Maybury State Park · park, Wayne
  6. 18 km Hines Parkway · park, Wayne
  7. 15 km Back to Canton

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How to reach Canton

    All places near Canton by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Canton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3080Belleville Lake (14 km)
    Parks3556Prospect Park (15 km)
    Other attractions3040Ann and Robert H. Lurie Tower (24 km)
    Churches3039Dixboro United Methodist Church (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1025Matthaei Botanical Gardens (19 km)
    Museums1220Cobblestone Farm (25 km)
    Forts & heritage1114Detroit Observatory (26 km)
    Beaches & coast04William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse (55 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Islamic Center of America (26 km)
    Temples12Temple Beth El (37 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Waterford Hill (56 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Grosse Ile Yacht Club (46 km)
    Treks01Waterloo-Pinckney Hiking Trail (64 km)

    Canton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Canton?

    Belleville Lake (lake, about 14 km), Prospect Park (park, about 15 km), Hines Parkway (park, about 15 km), Ford Lake (lake, about 17 km), Maybury State Park (park, about 17 km), Dixboro United Methodist Church (church, about 18 km).

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

    163 places on Spotwander: 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 35 parks, 30 other attractions, 30 churches, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Canton?

    Belleville Lake, about 14 km by road; Ford Lake (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Canton?

    Prospect Park, about 15 km by road; Hines Parkway (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Canton?

    Dixboro United Methodist Church, about 18 km by road; First Assembly of God - Dearborn Heights (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Canton?

    Start in Canton, visit Belleville Lake, then Ford Lake, then Prospect Park, then Maybury State Park, then Hines Parkway, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Canton?

    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 parks and churches.

    Towns near Canton

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