Dane district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Dane

Dane is a town in Dane district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 1,120 people. Within 50 km by road there are 206 places to visit — 72 parks, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens and 28 churches. The must-see places are Goeres Park (10 km), Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area (16 km) and Governor Nelson State Park (18 km).

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Dane, Wisconsin
Dane, Dane district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dane at a glance

Location
Dane district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 1,120
Coordinates
43.2505° N, 89.5015° W
Places within 50 km
206 (53 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 Dane

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Parks near Dane

78 parks within 100 km of Dane. The closest is Lodi Marsh State Wildlife Area (7 km); the best-known is Goeres Park (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dane

38 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dane. The closest is Brandenburg Lake (12 km); the best-known is Lake Mendota (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dane

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dane. The closest is Lodi Marsh (7 km); the best-known is Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Dane

34 churches within 100 km of Dane. The closest is Peace Lutheran Church (10 km); the best-known is First Unitarian Society (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dane

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dane. The closest is Bissell Mansion (9 km); the best-known is Merrill Spring (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dane

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dane. The closest is Pine Bluff (19 km); the best-known is Bascom Hill (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Dane

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dane
  2. 10 km Goeres Park · park, Columbia
  3. 12 km Lake Wisconsin · lake, Sauk
  4. 5 km Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area · nature spot, Columbia
  5. 36 km Lake Mendota · lake, Dane
  6. 3 km Governor Nelson State Park · park, Dane
  7. 18 km Back to Dane

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dane by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks7278Lodi Marsh State Wildlife Area (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1938Brandenburg Lake (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2237Lodi Marsh (7 km)
    Churches2834Peace Lutheran Church (10 km)
    Forts & heritage2731Bissell Mansion (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1317Pine Bluff (19 km)
    Museums89Middleton Historical Society Museum (22 km)
    Beaches & coast77Warner Park Beach (21 km)
    Other attractions66Governor's Mansion (24 km)
    Temples11Temple Beth El (28 km)
    Buddhist sites11Holy Wisdom Monastery (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Governors Island (20 km)
    Caves11Black Hawk's Cave (23 km)
    Waterfalls01Honey Creek State Natural Area (51 km)

    Dane: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dane?

    Goeres Park (park, about 10 km), Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area (nature spot, about 16 km), Governor Nelson State Park (park, about 18 km), Lake Mendota (lake, about 20 km), Lake Wisconsin (lake, about 21 km), Merrill Spring (heritage site, about 24 km).

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

    206 places on Spotwander: 72 parks, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 churches, 27 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest park to Dane?

    Lodi Marsh State Wildlife Area, about 7 km by road; Lodi School Hillside Improvement Site (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Dane?

    Brandenburg Lake, about 12 km by road; Indian Lake (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Dane?

    Lodi Marsh, about 7 km by road; Empire Prairies State Natural Area- Westport Drumlin Unit (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dane?

    Start in Dane, visit Goeres Park, then Lake Wisconsin, then Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area, then Lake Mendota, then Governor Nelson State Park, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dane?

    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 Dane

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