Polk district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Luck

Luck is a town in Polk district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 1,071 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 waterfalls and 7 churches. The must-see places are Straight Lake State Park (8 km), Half Moon Lake Conservancy (10 km) and Balsam Lake (16 km).

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Luck, Wisconsin
Luck, Polk district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Luck at a glance

Location
Polk district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 1,071
Coordinates
45.5761° N, 92.4827° W
Places within 50 km
85 (17 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 churches

Top places to visit near Luck

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Luck: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Luck

105 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Luck. The closest is Big Butternut Lake Park (2 km); the best-known is Straight Lake State Park (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Luck

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Luck. The closest is Rice Beds Creek Wildlife Area (26 km); the best-known is Folsom House (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Luck

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Luck. The closest is Iat - Gandy Dancer-Saint Croix Falls Connection (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Luck

11 churches within 100 km of Luck. The closest is Zion Lutheran Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Luck

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Luck. The closest is Fort Luck Park (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Luck

4 museums within 100 km of Luck. The closest is Folsom House (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Luck

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Luck
  2. 1 km Fort Luck Park · fort, Polk
  3. 2 km Big Butternut Lake Park · lake, Polk
  4. 14 km Balsam Lake · lake, Polk
  5. 6 km Half Moon Lake Conservancy · lake, Polk
  6. 14 km Straight Lake State Park · lake, Polk
  7. 8 km Back to Luck

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Luck by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs38105Big Butternut Lake Park (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1117Rice Beds Creek Wildlife Area (26 km)
    Waterfalls1517Iat - Gandy Dancer-Saint Croix Falls Connection (22 km)
    Churches711Zion Lutheran Church (12 km)
    Forts & heritage48Fort Luck Park (1 km)
    Other attractions55Wild Mountain (25 km)
    Museums14Folsom House (30 km)
    Beaches & coast24Lake O' the Dalles Beach (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Franconia Landing (35 km)
    Parks04William O'Brien State Park (58 km)
    Caves11Knapps Cave (49 km)

    Luck: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Luck?

    Straight Lake State Park (lake, about 8 km), Half Moon Lake Conservancy (lake, about 10 km), Balsam Lake (lake, about 16 km), Fort Luck Park (fort, about 1 km), Big Butternut Lake Park (lake, about 2 km), Colby Lake (lake, about 29 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 waterfalls, 7 churches, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Luck?

    Big Butternut Lake Park, about 2 km by road; Straight Lake State Park (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Luck?

    Rice Beds Creek Wildlife Area, about 26 km by road; Folsom House (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Luck?

    Iat - Gandy Dancer-Saint Croix Falls Connection, about 22 km by road; Deer Lake, St.Croix Falls, WI (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Luck?

    Start in Luck, visit Fort Luck Park, then Big Butternut Lake Park, then Balsam Lake, then Half Moon Lake Conservancy, then Straight Lake State Park, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Luck?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Luck

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