Calumet district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Chilton

Chilton is a town in Calumet district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 3,896 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit — 49 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 18 parks. The must-see places are Ledge View Nature Center (4 km), High Cliff State Park (22 km) and Calumet Harbor Lighthouse (23 km).

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Chilton, Wisconsin
Chilton, Calumet district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chilton at a glance

Location
Calumet district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 3,896
Coordinates
44.0289° N, 88.1629° W
Places within 50 km
181 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Chilton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chilton: 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 Chilton

55 churches within 100 km of Chilton. The closest is St. Martin Lutheran Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Chilton

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chilton. The closest is Indian Mound (22 km); the best-known is Wade House Historic Site (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chilton

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chilton. The closest is Lime Kiln (19 km); the best-known is Lake Winnebago (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Chilton

26 parks within 100 km of Chilton. The closest is Aldo Leopold Nature Center (4 km); the best-known is Ledge View Nature Center (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chilton

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chilton. The closest is High Cliff State Park (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Chilton

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Chilton. The closest is Stockbridge Harbor (18 km); the best-known is Calumet Harbor Lighthouse (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Chilton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chilton
  2. 1 km St. Martin Lutheran Church · church, Calumet
  3. 2 km Carolyn's Caverns · cave, Calumet
  4. 1 km Ledge View Nature Center · park, Calumet
  5. 21 km Calumet Harbor Lighthouse · beach, Fond du Lac
  6. 33 km High Cliff State Park · nature spot, Calumet
  7. 22 km Back to Chilton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chilton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4955St. Martin Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4048Indian Mound (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2844Lime Kiln (19 km)
    Parks1826Aldo Leopold Nature Center (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1124High Cliff State Park (22 km)
    Beaches & coast1016Stockbridge Harbor (18 km)
    Museums815Malone Area Heritage Museum (26 km)
    Caves210Carolyn's Caverns (3 km)
    Other attractions56Neenah Light (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints56Johnson Hill (46 km)
    Waterfalls25Lower Cato Falls County Park (33 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Blackbird Island (32 km)
    Treks01IAT - Two Rivers Segment (62 km)

    Chilton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chilton?

    Ledge View Nature Center (park, about 4 km), St. Martin Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km), High Cliff State Park (nature spot, about 22 km), Calumet Harbor Lighthouse (beach, about 23 km), Carolyn's Caverns (cave, about 3 km), Montgomery Cave (cave, about 3 km).

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

    181 places on Spotwander: 49 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 parks, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Chilton?

    St. Martin Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Mary of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chilton?

    Indian Mound, about 22 km by road; Wade House Historic Site (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chilton?

    Lime Kiln, about 19 km by road; Wolf Lake Park (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chilton?

    Start in Chilton, visit St. Martin Lutheran Church, then Carolyn's Caverns, then Ledge View Nature Center, then Calumet Harbor Lighthouse, then High Cliff State Park, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chilton?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Chilton

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