Dane district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Maple Bluff

Maple Bluff is a town in Dane district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 1,340 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 76 parks, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens and 27 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Bird Effigy Mound (3 km), Lake Mendota (5 km) and James Madison Beach (5 km).

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Maple Bluff, Wisconsin
Maple Bluff, Dane district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Maple Bluff at a glance

Location
Dane district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 1,340
Coordinates
43.1183° N, 89.3796° W
Places within 50 km
189 (48 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 Maple Bluff

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Maple Bluff: 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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Parks near Maple Bluff

82 parks within 100 km of Maple Bluff. The closest is Brentwood Park (1 km); the best-known is James Madison Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Maple Bluff

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Maple Bluff. The closest is Tenney Lock (3 km); the best-known is Lake Mendota (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Maple Bluff

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Maple Bluff. The closest is Olbrich Botanical Gardens (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Maple Bluff

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Maple Bluff. The closest is Bird Effigy Mound (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Maple Bluff

25 churches within 100 km of Maple Bluff. The closest is Plymouth Congregational UCC (5 km); the best-known is James Madison Beach (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Maple Bluff

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Maple Bluff. The closest is Beach Park (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Maple Bluff

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maple Bluff
  2. 3 km Bird Effigy Mound · heritage site, Dane
  3. 3 km James Madison Beach · church, Dane
  4. 1 km James Madison Park · park, Dane
  5. 1 km Gates of Heaven Synagogue · church, Dane
  6. 6 km Lake Mendota · lake, Dane
  7. 5 km Back to Maple Bluff

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    Within 15 km of Maple Bluff

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maple Bluff by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks7682Brentwood Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1436Tenney Lock (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1534Olbrich Botanical Gardens (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2733Bird Effigy Mound (3 km)
    Churches2125Plymouth Congregational UCC (5 km)
    Beaches & coast1515Beach Park (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints510Maple Bluff (1 km)
    Museums68Madison Children's Museum (6 km)
    Other attractions67Governor's Mansion (2 km)
    Temples11Temple Beth El (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Governors Island (2 km)
    Buddhist sites11Holy Wisdom Monastery (7 km)
    Caves11Black Hawk's Cave (8 km)
    Waterfalls01Honey Creek State Natural Area (70 km)

    Maple Bluff: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maple Bluff?

    Bird Effigy Mound (heritage site, about 3 km), Lake Mendota (lake, about 5 km), James Madison Beach (church, about 5 km), James Madison Park (park, about 5 km), Gates of Heaven Synagogue (church, about 5 km), Orton Park (park, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Maple Bluff?

    189 places on Spotwander: 76 parks, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 27 forts & heritage, 21 churches.

    Which is the nearest park to Maple Bluff?

    Brentwood Park, about 1 km by road; Warner Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Maple Bluff?

    Tenney Lock, about 3 km by road; Lake Mendota (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Maple Bluff?

    Olbrich Botanical Gardens, about 6 km by road; Picnic Point Marsh (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maple Bluff?

    Start in Maple Bluff, visit Bird Effigy Mound, then James Madison Beach, then James Madison Park, then Gates of Heaven Synagogue, then Lake Mendota, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maple Bluff?

    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 Maple Bluff

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