Madera district, California, United States

Places to visit near Madera

Madera is a town in Madera district, California, United States, home to about 64,208 people. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit — 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 49 parks, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 9 churches. The must-see places are Madera Lake (11 km), Forestiere Underground Gardens (29 km) and Fresno California Temple (30 km).

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Madera, California
Madera, Madera district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Madera at a glance

Location
Madera district, California, United States
Population
about 64,208
Coordinates
36.9613° N, 120.0607° W
Places within 50 km
124 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Madera

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Madera: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Madera

83 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Madera. The closest is Adobe Hill (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Madera

59 parks within 100 km of Madera. The closest is Courthouse Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Madera

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Madera. The closest is Madera Lake 1-038 Dam (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Madera

19 churches within 100 km of Madera. The closest is Saint Joachims Roman Catholic Church (1 km); the best-known is Madera Lake (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Madera

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Madera. The closest is M. Young Botanic Garden (33 km); the best-known is Fresno Chaffee Zoo (39 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Madera

5 museums within 100 km of Madera. The closest is Forestiere Underground Gardens (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Madera

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Madera
  2. 2 km McNally Memorial Park · monument, Madera
  3. 10 km Madera Lake · church, Mineral
  4. 9 km Pan-Am Park · park, Madera
  5. 3 km Saint Joachims Roman Catholic Church · church, Madera
  6. 1 km Courthouse Park · park, Madera
  7. 0 km Back to Madera

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Madera by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2083Adobe Hill (24 km)
    Parks4959Courthouse Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2035Madera Lake 1-038 Dam (11 km)
    Churches919Saint Joachims Roman Catholic Church (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens613M. Young Botanic Garden (33 km)
    Other attractions46Palm and Pine (10 km)
    Museums25Forestiere Underground Gardens (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Cobbs Island (33 km)
    Forts & heritage13Du Bois Ranch Airport (37 km)
    Beaches & coast33Hills Cove (41 km)
    Waterfalls22Yosemite Waterfall (33 km)
    Buddhist sites11Fresno Buddhist Temple (44 km)
    Temples11Temple Beth Israel (34 km)
    Caves11Crystal Cave (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mosqueda Park (48 km)

    Madera: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Madera?

    Madera Lake (church, about 11 km), Courthouse Park (park, about 1 km), Saint Joachims Roman Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), McNally Memorial Park (monument, about 2 km), Pan-Am Park (park, about 2 km), Madera-Lions Town and Country Regional Park (park, about 3 km).

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

    124 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 49 parks, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Madera?

    Adobe Hill, about 24 km by road; Rabbit Hill (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Madera?

    Courthouse Park, about 1 km by road; McNally Memorial Park (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Madera?

    Madera Lake 1-038 Dam, about 11 km by road; Berenda Slough 1015 Dam (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Madera?

    Start in Madera, visit McNally Memorial Park, then Madera Lake, then Pan-Am Park, then Saint Joachims Roman Catholic Church, then Courthouse Park, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Madera?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Madera

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