Wexford district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Manton

Manton is a town in Wexford district, Michigan, United States, home to about 1,371 people. Within 50 km by road there are 211 places to visit — 148 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 parks and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lake Missaukee (20 km), Fife Lake (22 km) and Lake Cadillac (23 km).

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Manton, Michigan
Manton, Wexford district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Manton at a glance

Location
Wexford district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 1,371
Coordinates
44.4108° N, 85.3989° W
Places within 50 km
211 (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 parks

Top places to visit near Manton

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Manton

187 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Manton. The closest is Lake Billings (1 km); the best-known is Lake Missaukee (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Manton

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Manton. The closest is Riplow Marsh (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Manton

22 parks within 100 km of Manton. The closest is Rotary Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Manton

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Manton. The closest is Briar Hill (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Manton

4 museums within 100 km of Manton. The closest is Mesick Historical Museum (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Manton

4 beaches & coast within 100 km of Manton. The closest is Wild Celery Bay (40 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Manton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Manton
  2. 2 km Mill Pond · lake, Wexford
  3. 21 km Fife Lake · lake, Grand Traverse
  4. 35 km Lake Missaukee · lake, Missaukee
  5. 20 km Lake Billings · lake, Wexford
  6. 1 km Rotary Park · park, Wexford
  7. 0 km Back to Manton

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How to reach Manton

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    Within 15 km of Manton

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Manton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs148187Lake Billings (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3036Riplow Marsh (15 km)
    Parks2122Rotary Park (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints55Briar Hill (29 km)
    Museums14Mesick Historical Museum (31 km)
    Beaches & coast14Wild Celery Bay (40 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Florence Island (22 km)
    Other attractions03SS City of Milwaukee (93 km)
    Forts & heritage02Skegemog Point Site (55 km)
    Treks11Boardman/Ottaway River Trail (40 km)
    Waterfalls11The Chute (45 km)

    Manton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Manton?

    Lake Missaukee (lake, about 20 km), Rotary Park (park, about 1 km), Lake Billings (lake, about 1 km), Fife Lake (lake, about 22 km), Mill Pond (lake, about 2 km), Lake Cadillac (lake, about 23 km).

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

    211 places on Spotwander: 148 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 parks, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest lake to Manton?

    Lake Billings, about 1 km by road; Mill Pond (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Manton?

    Riplow Marsh, about 15 km by road; Walton Marsh (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Manton?

    Rotary Park, about 1 km by road; Clofax Township Park (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Manton?

    Start in Manton, visit Mill Pond, then Fife Lake, then Lake Missaukee, then Lake Billings, then Rotary Park, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Manton?

    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.

    Towns near Manton

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