Genesee district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Clio

Clio is a town in Genesee district, Michigan, United States, home to about 2,536 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 45 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 67 parks, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 museums. The must-see places are Mounds Recreation Area (16 km), Riverview Park (20 km) and Longway Park (21 km).

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Clio, Michigan
Clio, Genesee district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Clio at a glance

Location
Genesee district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 2,536
Coordinates
43.1775° N, 83.7341° W
Places within 50 km
136 (17 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 Clio

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Clio

106 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Clio. The closest is Buell Lake (13 km); the best-known is Murphy Lake (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Clio

82 parks within 100 km of Clio. The closest is Birch Run Township Park (10 km); the best-known is Mounds Recreation Area (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Clio

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Clio. The closest is Clio Park (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Clio

8 museums within 100 km of Clio. The closest is Clio Depot (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Clio

6 churches within 100 km of Clio. The closest is Trinity Lutheran Church (29 km); the best-known is Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Clio

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Clio. The closest is South Beyer Road (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Clio

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Clio
  2. 1 km Clio Depot · museum, Genesee
  3. 20 km Riverview Park · park, Genesee
  4. 22 km Longway Park · park, Genesee
  5. 14 km Mounds Recreation Area · park, Genesee
  6. 16 km Clio Park · nature spot, Genesee
  7. 0 km Back to Clio

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How to reach Clio

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Clio by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45106Buell Lake (13 km)
    Parks6782Birch Run Township Park (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens918Clio Park (1 km)
    Museums58Clio Depot (1 km)
    Churches26Trinity Lutheran Church (29 km)
    Other attractions16WFUM-FM (Flint) (48 km)
    Forts & heritage45South Beyer Road (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Pine Knob (71 km)
    Temples11Kasi Sri Viswanatha Temple (24 km)
    Waterfalls11Stepping Stone Falls (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Green Point (37 km)
    Beaches & coast01Saginaw River Rear Range Light (65 km)

    Clio: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Clio?

    Mounds Recreation Area (park, about 16 km), Riverview Park (park, about 20 km), Clio Park (nature spot, about 1 km), Clio Depot (museum, about 1 km), Longway Park (park, about 21 km), Sloan Museum (museum, about 22 km).

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

    136 places on Spotwander: 45 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 67 parks, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums, 2 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Clio?

    Buell Lake, about 13 km by road; Mud Lake (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Clio?

    Birch Run Township Park, about 10 km by road; Hasselbring Park (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Clio?

    Clio Park, about 1 km by road; Ophelia Bonner Park (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Clio?

    Start in Clio, visit Clio Depot, then Riverview Park, then Longway Park, then Mounds Recreation Area, then Clio Park, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Clio?

    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 Clio

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