Walworth district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Delavan

Delavan is a town in Walworth district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 8,389 people. Within 50 km by road there are 17 places to visit — 0 churches, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 parks. The must-see places are Yerkes Observatory (12 km), Geneva Lake (17 km) and Whitewater Lake (18 km).

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Delavan, Wisconsin
Delavan, Walworth district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Delavan at a glance

Location
Walworth district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 8,389
Coordinates
42.6331° N, 88.6437° W
Places within 50 km
17 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; 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 Delavan

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Churches near Delavan

46 churches within 100 km of Delavan. The closest is Pettit Memorial Chapel (55 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Delavan

39 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Delavan. The closest is Beck's Woods (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Delavan

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Delavan. The closest is Geneva Lake (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Delavan

31 parks within 100 km of Delavan. The closest is Rock County Fair Grounds (38 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Delavan

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Delavan. The closest is Panther Integlio Mound (46 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Delavan

14 museums within 100 km of Delavan. The closest is Logan Museum of Anthropology (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Delavan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 140 km on the road.

  1. Start in Delavan
  2. 30 km Beck's Woods · nature spot, McHenry
  3. 27 km Geneva Lake · lake, Walworth
  4. 8 km Big Foot Beach State Park · beach, Walworth
  5. 47 km Cravath Lake · lake, Walworth
  6. 10 km Whitewater Lake · lake, Walworth
  7. 18 km Back to Delavan

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    All places near Delavan by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Delavan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions294Yerkes Observatory (12 km)
    Churches046Pettit Memorial Chapel (55 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens439Beck's Woods (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs533Geneva Lake (17 km)
    Parks231Rock County Fair Grounds (38 km)
    Forts & heritage118Panther Integlio Mound (46 km)
    Museums214Logan Museum of Anthropology (44 km)
    Temples08Hindu Temple of Wisconsin (76 km)
    Beaches & coast15Big Foot Beach State Park (24 km)
    Treks02Bugline Trail (83 km)
    Waterfalls01Whitnall Park Waterfall (74 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Foundation North (86 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Miller Valley Veterans Monument (89 km)
    Buddhist sites01Lao Buddhist Temple (90 km)

    Delavan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Delavan?

    Yerkes Observatory (attraction, about 12 km), Geneva Lake (lake, about 17 km), Whitewater Lake (lake, about 18 km), Big Foot Beach State Park (beach, about 24 km), Cravath Lake (lake, about 28 km), Beck's Woods (nature spot, about 30 km).

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

    17 places on Spotwander: 2 other attractions, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 parks, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest church to Delavan?

    Pettit Memorial Chapel, about 55 km by road; First German Reformed Church (67 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Delavan?

    Beck's Woods, about 30 km by road; Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Delavan?

    Geneva Lake, about 17 km by road; Whitewater Lake (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Delavan?

    Start in Delavan, visit Beck's Woods, then Geneva Lake, then Big Foot Beach State Park, then Cravath Lake, then Whitewater Lake, and drive back — about 140 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Delavan?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Delavan

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