Cass district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Cassopolis

Cassopolis is a town in Cass district, Michigan, United States, home to about 1,729 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit — 131 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 parks, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 museums. The must-see places are Pioneer Log Cabin Museum (1 km), Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary (20 km) and Smith Lake (24 km).

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Cassopolis, Michigan
Cassopolis, Cass district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cassopolis at a glance

Location
Cass district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 1,729
Coordinates
41.9117° N, 86.0100° W
Places within 50 km
193 (43 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 museums

Top places to visit near Cassopolis

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cassopolis

153 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cassopolis. The closest is Stone Lake (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Cassopolis

39 parks within 100 km of Cassopolis. The closest is Veterans Memorial and Beeson Street Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cassopolis

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cassopolis. The closest is Rudolphi Wildlife Refuge (13 km); the best-known is Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Cassopolis

12 museums within 100 km of Cassopolis. The closest is Pioneer Log Cabin Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cassopolis

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cassopolis. The closest is Thomson Road (20 km); the best-known is Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes (38 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cassopolis

9 churches within 100 km of Cassopolis. The closest is Full Gospel Assembly Church (22 km); the best-known is Smith's Chapel (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cassopolis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cassopolis
  2. 1 km Pioneer Log Cabin Museum · museum, Cass
  3. 1 km Stone Lake · lake, Cass
  4. 23 km Smith Lake · lake, Berrien
  5. 6 km Indian Lake · lake, Cass
  6. 4 km Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary · sanctuary, Cass
  7. 20 km Back to Cassopolis

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cassopolis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs131153Stone Lake (1 km)
    Parks3439Veterans Memorial and Beeson Street Park (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens823Rudolphi Wildlife Refuge (13 km)
    Museums512Pioneer Log Cabin Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage310Thomson Road (20 km)
    Churches79Full Gospel Assembly Church (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25Bald Hill (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Diamond Island (4 km)
    Other attractions03Tree Sign (60 km)

    Cassopolis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cassopolis?

    Pioneer Log Cabin Museum (museum, about 1 km), Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 20 km), Stone Lake (lake, about 1 km), Smith Lake (lake, about 24 km), Indian Lake (lake, about 24 km), Smith's Chapel (church, about 24 km).

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

    193 places on Spotwander: 131 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 parks, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cassopolis?

    Stone Lake, about 1 km by road; Diamond Lake (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Cassopolis?

    Veterans Memorial and Beeson Street Park, about 5 km by road; Rotary Park (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Cassopolis?

    Rudolphi Wildlife Refuge, about 13 km by road; Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cassopolis?

    Start in Cassopolis, visit Pioneer Log Cabin Museum, then Stone Lake, then Smith Lake, then Indian Lake, then Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cassopolis?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Cassopolis

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