Genesee district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Fenton

Fenton is a town in Genesee district, Michigan, United States, home to about 11,442 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 60 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 parks, 1 churches and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Fenton First Presbyterian Church (1 km), Seven Lakes State Park (4 km) and Lake Fenton (6 km).

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

Fenton at a glance

Location
Genesee district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 11,442
Coordinates
42.7978° N, 83.7049° W
Places within 50 km
86 (85 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 Fenton

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fenton

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

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Parks near Fenton

52 parks within 100 km of Fenton. The closest is Seven Lakes State Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Fenton

37 churches within 100 km of Fenton. The closest is Fenton First Presbyterian Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fenton

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fenton. The closest is Bush Park (1 km); the best-known is Holly State Recreation Area (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Fenton

19 museums within 100 km of Fenton. The closest is Sloan Museum (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Fenton

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fenton. The closest is Apple Island (45 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Fenton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fenton
  2. 1 km Fenton First Presbyterian Church · church, Genesee
  3. 4 km Seven Lakes State Park · park, Oakland
  4. 14 km Holly State Recreation Area · nature spot, Oakland
  5. 4 km Michigan Renaissance Festival · lake, Oakland
  6. 15 km Lake Fenton · lake, Genesee
  7. 6 km Back to Fenton

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How to reach Fenton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fenton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs6075Lake Fenton (6 km)
    Parks1252Seven Lakes State Park (4 km)
    Churches137Fenton First Presbyterian Church (1 km)
    Other attractions236WFUM-FM (Flint) (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens521Bush Park (1 km)
    Museums219Sloan Museum (31 km)
    Forts & heritage17Apple Island (45 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Waterford Hill (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Islamic Center of America (81 km)
    Temples12Kasi Sri Viswanatha Temple (32 km)
    Beaches & coast02William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse (99 km)
    Treks01Waterloo-Pinckney Hiking Trail (73 km)

    Fenton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fenton?

    Fenton First Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Seven Lakes State Park (park, about 4 km), Lake Fenton (lake, about 6 km), Michigan Renaissance Festival (lake, about 15 km), Holly State Recreation Area (nature spot, about 18 km), Bush Park (nature spot, about 1 km).

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

    86 places on Spotwander: 60 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 parks, 1 church, 2 other attractions, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Fenton?

    Lake Fenton, about 6 km by road; Michigan Renaissance Festival (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Fenton?

    Seven Lakes State Park, about 4 km by road; Chevy Commons (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Fenton?

    Fenton First Presbyterian Church, about 1 km by road; Detroit Michigan Temple (58 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fenton?

    Start in Fenton, visit Fenton First Presbyterian Church, then Seven Lakes State Park, then Holly State Recreation Area, then Michigan Renaissance Festival, then Lake Fenton, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fenton?

    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 Fenton

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