Green Lake district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Markesan

Markesan is a town in Green Lake district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 1,417 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 churches, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Green Lake (14 km), Fox Lake (19 km) and Puckaway Lake (19 km).

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Markesan, Wisconsin
Markesan, Green Lake district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Markesan at a glance

Location
Green Lake district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 1,417
Coordinates
43.7072° N, 88.9901° W
Places within 50 km
74 (18 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 Markesan

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Markesan

73 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Markesan. The closest is Green Lake (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Markesan

47 churches within 100 km of Markesan. The closest is Mt Zion Lutheran Church (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Markesan

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Markesan. The closest is Puchyan Prairie State Natural Area (26 km); the best-known is Sisson's Peony Gardens (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Markesan

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Markesan. The closest is Walker-Hooper Site (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Markesan

17 parks within 100 km of Markesan. The closest is Town Park (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Markesan

10 museums within 100 km of Markesan. The closest is Waupun Heritage Museum (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Markesan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 132 km on the road.

  1. Start in Markesan
  2. 14 km Green Lake · lake, Green Lake
  3. 19 km Puckaway Lake · lake, Green Lake
  4. 34 km Fox Lake · lake, Dodge
  5. 14 km Beaver Dam Lake State Wildlife Area · dam, Dodge
  6. 23 km Waupun Heritage Museum · museum, Dodge
  7. 28 km Back to Markesan

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How to reach Markesan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Markesan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2273Green Lake (14 km)
    Churches1247Mt Zion Lutheran Church (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1233Puchyan Prairie State Natural Area (26 km)
    Forts & heritage720Walker-Hooper Site (28 km)
    Parks217Town Park (17 km)
    Museums210Waupun Heritage Museum (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves910Devil Island (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints210Spaulding Hill (20 km)
    Beaches & coast49Terrace Beach (19 km)
    Other attractions17End of the Trail (28 km)
    Waterfalls12Montello Granite Dam (36 km)

    Markesan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Markesan?

    Green Lake (lake, about 14 km), Fox Lake (lake, about 19 km), Puckaway Lake (lake, about 19 km), Waupun Heritage Museum (museum, about 28 km), Beaver Dam Lake State Wildlife Area (dam, about 32 km), Grand Lake 102 (lake, about 14 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 churches, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 forts & heritage, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Markesan?

    Green Lake, about 14 km by road; Grand Lake 102 (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Markesan?

    Mt Zion Lutheran Church, about 24 km by road; Saint Johns Lutheran Church & School (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Markesan?

    Puchyan Prairie State Natural Area, about 26 km by road; Sisson's Peony Gardens (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Markesan?

    Start in Markesan, visit Green Lake, then Puckaway Lake, then Fox Lake, then Beaver Dam Lake State Wildlife Area, then Waupun Heritage Museum, and drive back — about 132 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Markesan?

    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 Markesan

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