Tuscola district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Marlette

Marlette is a town in Tuscola district, Michigan, United States, home to about 1,801 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit — 87 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 parks, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Murphy Lake (39 km), Sanilac Petroglyphs State Park (46 km) and General Squier Memorial Park (56 km).

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Marlette, Michigan
Marlette, Tuscola district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Marlette at a glance

Location
Tuscola district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 1,801
Coordinates
43.3270° N, 83.0802° W
Places within 50 km
114 (2 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 Marlette

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Marlette

166 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Marlette. The closest is Becroft Lake (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Marlette

40 parks within 100 km of Marlette. The closest is North Branch Memorial Park (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Marlette

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Marlette. The closest is Deford State Game Area (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Marlette

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Marlette. The closest is Younge Site (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Marlette

5 museums within 100 km of Marlette. The closest is Sloan Museum (74 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Marlette

3 beaches & coast within 100 km of Marlette. The closest is Port Sanilac Light (56 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Marlette

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Marlette
  2. 12 km Becroft Lake · lake, Tuscola
  3. 6 km Shay Lake · lake, Tuscola
  4. 25 km Murphy Lake · lake, Tuscola
  5. 18 km Mawdesley Lake · lake, Lapeer
  6. 13 km North Branch Memorial Park · monument, Lapeer
  7. 17 km Back to Marlette

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How to reach Marlette

    All places near Marlette by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Marlette by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs87166Becroft Lake (12 km)
    Parks1740North Branch Memorial Park (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens717Deford State Game Area (31 km)
    Forts & heritage25Younge Site (30 km)
    Museums05Sloan Museum (74 km)
    Beaches & coast03Port Sanilac Light (56 km)
    Churches03Trinity Lutheran Church (61 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Pine Knob (86 km)
    Waterfalls11Mill Creek Falls (39 km)
    Other attractions01WFUM-FM (Flint) (71 km)
    Temples01Kasi Sri Viswanatha Temple (86 km)

    Marlette: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Marlette?

    Becroft Lake (lake, about 12 km), North Branch Memorial Park (monument, about 17 km), Shay Lake (lake, about 18 km), Murphy Lake (lake, about 39 km), Mawdesley Lake (lake, about 21 km), Dollar Lake (lake, about 22 km).

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

    114 places on Spotwander: 87 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 parks, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 forts & heritage, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest lake to Marlette?

    Becroft Lake, about 12 km by road; Shay Lake (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Marlette?

    North Branch Memorial Park, about 17 km by road; Evergreen Park (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Marlette?

    Deford State Game Area, about 31 km by road; Lapeer State Game Area (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Marlette?

    Start in Marlette, visit Becroft Lake, then Shay Lake, then Murphy Lake, then Mawdesley Lake, then North Branch Memorial Park, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Marlette?

    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 Marlette

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