Genesee district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Davison

Davison is a town in Genesee district, Michigan, United States, home to about 4,965 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 parks, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 churches. The must-see places are Longway Park (13 km), Mounds Recreation Area (15 km) and Applewood Estate (16 km).

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

Davison at a glance

Location
Genesee district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 4,965
Coordinates
43.0348° N, 83.5180° W
Places within 50 km
62 (45 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 Davison

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Davison

77 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Davison. The closest is Jones Lake (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Davison

29 parks within 100 km of Davison. The closest is Davison Roadside Park (7 km); the best-known is Longway Park (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Davison

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Davison. The closest is For-mar Nature Preserve (9 km); the best-known is Ortonville State Recreation Area (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Davison

7 churches within 100 km of Davison. The closest is Trinity Lutheran Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Davison

5 museums within 100 km of Davison. The closest is Sloan Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Davison

2 temples within 100 km of Davison. The closest is Kasi Sri Viswanatha Temple (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Davison

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Davison
  2. 13 km Longway Park · park, Genesee
  3. 4 km Applewood Estate · park, Genesee
  4. 1 km Sloan Museum · museum, Genesee
  5. 3 km Chevy Commons · park, Genesee
  6. 20 km Mounds Recreation Area · park, Genesee
  7. 15 km Back to Davison

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Davison by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3877Jones Lake (6 km)
    Parks1329Davison Roadside Park (7 km)
    Other attractions115WFUM-FM (Flint) (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens413For-mar Nature Preserve (9 km)
    Churches27Trinity Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Museums15Sloan Museum (16 km)
    Temples12Kasi Sri Viswanatha Temple (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Pine Knob (43 km)
    Forts & heritage01Apple Island (64 km)
    Beaches & coast01Saginaw River Rear Range Light (90 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Al-Islah Islamic Center (100 km)

    Davison: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Davison?

    Longway Park (park, about 13 km), Mounds Recreation Area (park, about 15 km), Applewood Estate (park, about 16 km), Sloan Museum (museum, about 16 km), Chevy Commons (park, about 19 km), WFUM-FM (Flint) (attraction, about 20 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 parks, 1 attraction, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Davison?

    Jones Lake, about 6 km by road; Potters Lake (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Davison?

    Davison Roadside Park, about 7 km by road; Richfield County Park (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Davison?

    For-mar Nature Preserve, about 9 km by road; Ortonville State Recreation Area (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Davison?

    Start in Davison, visit Longway Park, then Applewood Estate, then Sloan Museum, then Chevy Commons, then Mounds Recreation Area, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Davison?

    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 Davison

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