Chippewa district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Cornell

Cornell is a town in Chippewa district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 1,440 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches, 2 parks and 7 waterfalls. The must-see places are Brunet Island State Park (2 km), Holcombe Flowage (14 km) and Dorothy Lake State Natural Area (17 km).

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Cornell, Wisconsin
Cornell, Chippewa district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cornell at a glance

Location
Chippewa district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 1,440
Coordinates
45.1672° N, 91.1493° W
Places within 50 km
48 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Cornell

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

79 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cornell. The closest is Cornell Flowage (1 km); the best-known is Holcombe Flowage (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Cornell

55 churches within 100 km of Cornell. The closest is Holy Cross Catholic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Cornell

23 parks within 100 km of Cornell. The closest is Brunet Island State Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Cornell

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Cornell. The closest is Brunet Falls Park (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cornell

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cornell. The closest is Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cornell

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cornell. The closest is Baldy Mountain (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Cornell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cornell
  2. 1 km Brunet Falls Park · waterfall, Chippewa
  3. 14 km Holcombe Flowage · lake, Chippewa
  4. 19 km Dorothy Lake State Natural Area · lake, Chippewa
  5. 15 km Brunet Island State Park · island, Chippewa
  6. 2 km Pulp Wood Stacker · heritage site, Chippewa
  7. 1 km Back to Cornell

Plan a longer trip from Cornell — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Cornell

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    Places near Cornell by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs79Cornell Flowage (1 km)
    Churches55Holy Cross Catholic Church (1 km)
    Parks23Brunet Island State Park (2 km)
    Waterfalls21Brunet Falls Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Baldy Mountain (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves6Pine Island (27 km)
    Museums4Rusk County Historical Society Museum (43 km)
    Forts & heritage3Pulp Wood Stacker (1 km)
    Other attractions2Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge (40 km)

    Cornell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cornell?

    Brunet Island State Park (island, about 2 km), Holcombe Flowage (lake, about 14 km), Dorothy Lake State Natural Area (lake, about 17 km), Brunet Falls Park (waterfall, about 1 km), Pulp Wood Stacker (heritage site, about 1 km), Holy Cross Catholic Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    48 places on Spotwander: 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches, 2 parks, 7 waterfalls, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cornell?

    Cornell Flowage, about 1 km by road; Spring Creek Flowage Number One (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cornell?

    Holy Cross Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; St. Paul Catholic Church (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Cornell?

    Brunet Island State Park, about 2 km by road; Irvine Park (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cornell?

    Start in Cornell, visit Brunet Falls Park, then Holcombe Flowage, then Dorothy Lake State Natural Area, then Brunet Island State Park, then Pulp Wood Stacker, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cornell?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Cornell

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