Delta district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Escanaba

Escanaba is a town in Delta district, Michigan, United States, home to about 12,334 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 45 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 beaches & coast, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sand Point Lighthouse (2 km), Peninsula Point Lighthouse (14 km) and Minneapolis Shoal Lighthouse (24 km).

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Escanaba, Michigan
Escanaba, Delta district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Escanaba at a glance

Location
Delta district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 12,334
Coordinates
45.7452° N, 87.0646° W
Places within 50 km
105 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Escanaba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Escanaba: 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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Things to see near Escanaba, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Escanaba

128 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Escanaba. The closest is Sandstrom Lake (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Escanaba

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Escanaba. The closest is Sand Point Lighthouse (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Escanaba

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Escanaba. The closest is Portage Point State Wildlife Area (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Escanaba

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Escanaba. The closest is Spider Cave (36 km); the best-known is Rock Island II Site (52 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Escanaba

18 parks within 100 km of Escanaba. The closest is Royce Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Escanaba

17 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Escanaba. The closest is Butlers Island (17 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Escanaba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Escanaba
  2. 2 km Rose Park · park, Delta
  3. 3 km Royce Park · park, Delta
  4. 14 km Peninsula Point Lighthouse · beach, Delta
  5. 13 km Sand Point Lighthouse · beach, Delta
  6. 1 km Ludington Park · park, Delta
  7. 1 km Back to Escanaba

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How to reach Escanaba

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Escanaba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45128Sandstrom Lake (13 km)
    Beaches & coast1828Sand Point Lighthouse (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens620Portage Point State Wildlife Area (5 km)
    Forts & heritage319Spider Cave (36 km)
    Parks1318Royce Park (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1017Butlers Island (17 km)
    Waterfalls38Boney Falls Dam (38 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints45Burnt Bluff (35 km)
    Other attractions34Sand Point Light (2 km)
    Churches02Stavkirke Trinity Lutheran Church (53 km)
    Museums01IXL Historical Museum (53 km)

    Escanaba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Escanaba?

    Sand Point Lighthouse (beach, about 2 km), Peninsula Point Lighthouse (beach, about 14 km), Royce Park (park, about 1 km), Ludington Park (park, about 1 km), Rose Park (park, about 2 km), Veterans Park (park, about 2 km).

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

    105 places on Spotwander: 45 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 beaches & coast, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 forts & heritage, 13 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Escanaba?

    Sandstrom Lake, about 13 km by road; Lake Sixteen (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Escanaba?

    Sand Point Lighthouse, about 2 km by road; Little Bay de Noc (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Escanaba?

    Portage Point State Wildlife Area, about 5 km by road; Malman Marsh (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Escanaba?

    Start in Escanaba, visit Rose Park, then Royce Park, then Peninsula Point Lighthouse, then Sand Point Lighthouse, then Ludington Park, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Escanaba?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Escanaba

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