Baraga district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near L'Anse

L'Anse is a town in Baraga district, Michigan, United States, home to about 1,934 people. Within 50 km by road there are 205 places to visit — 149 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 waterfalls, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Baraga State Park (5 km), Mount Curwood (22 km) and Prickett Lake (23 km).

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L'Anse, Michigan
L'Anse, Baraga district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

L'Anse at a glance

Location
Baraga district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 1,934
Coordinates
46.7566° N, 88.4529° W
Places within 50 km
205 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near L'Anse

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near L'Anse

164 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of L'Anse. The closest is Pinery Lakes (6 km); the best-known is Prickett Lake (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near L'Anse

23 waterfalls within 100 km of L'Anse. The closest is Middle Falls River Falls (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near L'Anse

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of L'Anse. The closest is Baraga Plains Waterfowl Management Area (19 km); the best-known is Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near L'Anse

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of L'Anse. The closest is L'Anse Bay (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near L'Anse

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of L'Anse. The closest is Little Mountain (5 km); the best-known is Mount Curwood (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near L'Anse

7 parks within 100 km of L'Anse. The closest is L'Anse Township Park (4 km); the best-known is Baraga State Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from L'Anse

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in L'Anse
  2. 1 km Middle Falls River Falls · waterfall, Baraga
  3. 21 km Mount Curwood · viewpoint, Baraga
  4. 42 km Prickett Lake · lake, Vilas
  5. 19 km Baraga State Park · park, Baraga
  6. 3 km L'Anse Bay · beach, Michigan
  7. 2 km Back to L'Anse

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    Within 15 km of L'Anse

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near L'Anse by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs149164Pinery Lakes (6 km)
    Waterfalls2323Middle Falls River Falls (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens614Baraga Plains Waterfowl Management Area (19 km)
    Beaches & coast812L'Anse Bay (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints89Little Mountain (5 km)
    Parks57L'Anse Township Park (4 km)
    Forts & heritage35Sand Point Site (4 km)
    Churches15Saint Henrys Church (32 km)
    Other attractions25Keweenaw Waterway Lower Entrance Light (30 km)
    Museums03Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw (52 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Granite Island Lighthouse (99 km)

    L'Anse: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near L'Anse?

    Baraga State Park (park, about 5 km), Middle Falls River Falls (waterfall, about 1 km), Mount Curwood (viewpoint, about 22 km), L'Anse Bay (beach, about 2 km), Prickett Lake (lake, about 23 km), Power House Falls (waterfall, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of L'Anse?

    205 places on Spotwander: 149 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 waterfalls, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 beaches & coast, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to L'Anse?

    Pinery Lakes, about 6 km by road; Third Lake (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to L'Anse?

    Middle Falls River Falls, about 1 km by road; Power House Falls (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to L'Anse?

    Baraga Plains Waterfowl Management Area, about 19 km by road; Copper Country State Forest- Baraga Unit (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from L'Anse?

    Start in L'Anse, visit Middle Falls River Falls, then Mount Curwood, then Prickett Lake, then Baraga State Park, then L'Anse Bay, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near L'Anse?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near L'Anse

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