Wood district, Wisconsin, United States
Places to visit near Marshfield
Marshfield is a town in Wood district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 18,620 people. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit — 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches, 1 forts & heritage and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lake Kaunewinne (21 km), North Wood County Park (21 km) and Lake Manakiki (22 km).

Marshfield at a glance
- Location
- Wood district, Wisconsin, United States
- Population
- about 18,620
- Coordinates
- 44.6688° N, 90.1718° W
- Places within 50 km
- 32 (9 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches
Top places to visit near Marshfield
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Marshfield: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Lake KaunewinneLakes & Dams · WoodMust-see
- North Wood County ParkParks · WoodMust-see
- Lake ManakikiLakes & Dams · WoodMust-see
- Christ Lutheran ChurchChurches · WoodNotable
- St. Michael Catholic ChurchChurches · WoodNotable
- Foxfire Botanical GardensWildlife · MarathonNotable
- Mead State Wildlife AreaWildlife · WoodMust-see
- Riverside ParkParks · WoodMust-see
- Saint Mary’s Catholic ChurchChurches · WoodNotable
- St John's Lutheran ChurchChurches · WoodNotable
- Lindsey BluffsHills · WoodNotable
- Lake Dexter 210Lakes & Dams · WoodMust-see
More places near Marshfield
- World's Fair Wisconsin Pavilion · attraction · Clark · ~43 km · Must-see
- Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church · church · Marathon · ~25 km
- Lake Dubay · lake · Marathon · ~48 km · Must-see
- North Bluff · viewpoint · Wood · ~48 km · Must-see
- Grace Lutheran Church · church · Marathon · ~28 km
- Teal Flowage · lake · Marathon · ~30 km
- Biron Flowage 5341 · lake · Wood · ~51 km · Must-see
- Highground Veterans Memorial Park · park · Clark · ~51 km · Must-see
- Lyon Park · park · Wood · ~52 km · Must-see
- Robinson Park · park · Wood · ~52 km · Must-see
- Marathon County Forest-Nine Mile Unit · sanctuary · Marathon · ~53 km · Must-see
- Birch Bluff · viewpoint · Wood · ~54 km · Must-see
Things to see near Marshfield, by type
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Marshfield
91 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Marshfield. The closest is Lake Kaunewinne (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Lake Kaunewinne · lake · Wood · ~21 km · Must-see
- Lake Manakiki · lake · Wood · ~22 km · Must-see
- Lake Dexter 210 · lake · Wood · ~41 km · Must-see
- Lake Dubay · lake · Marathon · ~48 km · Must-see
- Teal Flowage · lake · Marathon · ~30 km
- Biron Flowage 5341 · lake · Wood · ~51 km · Must-see
Churches near Marshfield
62 churches within 100 km of Marshfield. The closest is Christ Lutheran Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.
- Christ Lutheran Church · church · Wood · ~3 km
- St. Michael Catholic Church · church · Wood · ~8 km
- Saint Mary’s Catholic Church · church · Wood · ~17 km
- St John's Lutheran Church · church · Wood · ~17 km
- Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church · church · Marathon · ~25 km
- Grace Lutheran Church · church · Marathon · ~28 km
Forts & heritage near Marshfield
18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Marshfield. The closest is 45x90 (49 km). Best time: october to february.
- 45x90 · fort · Marathon · ~49 km
- Pioneer Pointe Apartments · fort · Portage · ~61 km
- Airborne Forces Memorial · fort · Portage · ~61 km
- Mathias Mitchell Public Square · fort · Portage · ~61 km
- The Opera House · fort · Portage · ~62 km
- Whiting Place · fort · Portage · ~62 km
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Marshfield
17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Marshfield. The closest is Foxfire Botanical Gardens (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Foxfire Botanical Gardens · sanctuary · Marathon · ~9 km
- Mead State Wildlife Area · sanctuary · Wood · ~30 km · Must-see
- Marathon County Forest-Nine Mile Unit · sanctuary · Marathon · ~53 km · Must-see
- Rib Mountain State Park · sanctuary · Marathon · ~60 km · Must-see
- Dewey Marsh Wildlife Area · sanctuary · Portage · ~60 km · Must-see
- Schmeeckle Reserve · sanctuary · Portage · ~63 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Marshfield
14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Marshfield. The closest is Lindsey Bluffs (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Lindsey Bluffs · viewpoint · Wood · ~19 km
- North Bluff · viewpoint · Wood · ~48 km · Must-see
- Birch Bluff · viewpoint · Wood · ~54 km · Must-see
- South Bluff · viewpoint · Wood · ~55 km · Must-see
- Middle Mound · viewpoint · Clark · ~58 km
- Granite Peak Ski Area · viewpoint · Marathon · ~60 km
Waterfalls near Marshfield
11 waterfalls within 100 km of Marshfield. The closest is Rib Falls County Park (50 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.
- Rib Falls County Park · waterfall · Marathon · ~50 km
- Morrisan Falls · waterfall · Jackson · ~67 km
- Big Bull Falls Park · waterfall · Marathon · ~67 km
- Black River Falls Lookout · waterfall · Jackson · ~75 km
- IAT - Grandfather Falls Segment · waterfall · Lincoln · ~96 km · Must-see
- Black River Falls Dam · waterfall · Jackson · ~84 km
A one-day trip from Marshfield
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.
- Start in Marshfield
- 3 km Christ Lutheran Church · church, Wood
- 20 km Lake Kaunewinne · lake, Wood
- 1 km North Wood County Park · park, Wood
- 1 km Lake Manakiki · lake, Wood
- 19 km St. Michael Catholic Church · church, Wood
- 8 km Back to Marshfield
Plan a longer trip from Marshfield — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Marshfield
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How to reach Marshfield
All places near Marshfield by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Saint John Lutheran Church · church · Marathon · ~36 km
- St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church · church · Clark · ~36 km
- Sherwood Dam · lake · Clark · ~39 km
- Eau Pleine Dam · lake · Marathon · ~42 km
- Peace Memorial · attraction · Clark · ~44 km
- 1897 Clark County Jail Museum · museum · Clark · ~44 km
- Our Savior's Lutheran Church · church · Clark · ~45 km
- Hillside Community Church · church · Clark · ~45 km
- Good News Church · church · Marathon · ~47 km
- Immanuel Lutheran Church · church · Marathon · ~47 km
- St John Lutheran Church · church · Marathon · ~48 km
- 45x90 · fort · Marathon · ~49 km
- Rib Falls County Park · waterfall · Marathon · ~50 km
- Big Island · river spot · Wood · ~50 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- South Bluff · viewpoint · Wood · ~55 km · Must-see
- Rib Mountain State Park · sanctuary · Marathon · ~60 km · Must-see
- Wazeecha Lake · lake · Wood · ~60 km · Must-see
- Dewey Marsh Wildlife Area · sanctuary · Portage · ~60 km · Must-see
- Beth Israel Synagogue · museum · Portage · ~62 km · Must-see
- Ross Lake (Wood County, Wisconsin) · lake · Wood · ~62 km · Must-see
- Schmeeckle Reserve · sanctuary · Portage · ~63 km · Must-see
- Soo Line 2713 · attraction · Portage · ~63 km · Must-see
- Brewery Park · park · Portage · ~63 km · Must-see
- Iverson Park · park · Portage · ~66 km · Must-see
- Wausau Dam · lake · Marathon · ~66 km · Must-see
- Rock Dam · lake · Clark · ~67 km · Must-see
- First Universalist Unitarian Church of Wausau · church · Marathon · ~68 km · Must-see
- Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum · museum · Marathon · ~69 km · Must-see
- Belle Island · river spot · Wood · ~52 km
- First Congregational Church · church · Wood · ~52 km
- South Wood County Historical Society Museum · museum · Wood · ~52 km
- Church of St John the Evangelist · church · Wood · ~52 km
- Garrison Island · river spot · Wood · ~52 km
- First English Lutheran Church · church · Wood · ~52 km
- Edwards Island · river spot · Wood · ~52 km
- Immanuel Lutheran Church · church · Wood · ~52 km
- Andrew Blackhawk Memorial Pow Wow Grounds · park · Jackson · ~73 km · Must-see
- Petenwell Lake · lake · Juneau · ~73 km · Must-see
- Buena Vista Wildlife Area · sanctuary · Portage · ~73 km · Must-see
- St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church · church · Wood · ~53 km
- Necedah National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Juneau · ~74 km · Must-see
- Glisezinski Lake · lake · Portage · ~74 km · Must-see
- The Alexander House, Center For Art & History · museum · Wood · ~54 km
- 9 Reservoir · lake · Marathon · ~54 km
- Calvary Baptist Church · church · Wood · ~54 km
- Wazee Lake Recreation Area · lake · Jackson · ~75 km · Must-see
- Twin Lakes · lake · Portage · ~75 km · Must-see
- Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church · church · Wood · ~56 km
- Snyder Dam · lake · Clark · ~56 km
- Lake 28-11 8 · lake · Wood · ~57 km
- Nepco Lake County Park · lake · Wood · ~57 km
- Middle Mound · viewpoint · Clark · ~58 km
- Ketchum Island · lake · Jackson · ~58 km
- Abundant Life Tabernacle · church · Wood · ~59 km
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 7 | 91 | Lake Kaunewinne (21 km) |
| Churches | 13 | 62 | Christ Lutheran Church (3 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 1 | 18 | 45x90 (49 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 2 | 17 | Foxfire Botanical Gardens (9 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 2 | 14 | Lindsey Bluffs (19 km) |
| Waterfalls | 1 | 11 | Rib Falls County Park (50 km) |
| Parks | 2 | 10 | North Wood County Park (21 km) |
| Museums | 1 | 6 | 1897 Clark County Jail Museum (44 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 1 | 5 | Big Island (50 km) |
| Other attractions | 2 | 3 | World's Fair Wisconsin Pavilion (43 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 0 | 2 | White Sands Beach (59 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 0 | 1 | Wausau Masjid (63 km) |
Marshfield: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Marshfield?
Lake Kaunewinne (lake, about 21 km), North Wood County Park (park, about 21 km), Lake Manakiki (lake, about 22 km), Christ Lutheran Church (church, about 3 km), St. Michael Catholic Church (church, about 8 km), Foxfire Botanical Gardens (garden, about 9 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Marshfield?
32 places on Spotwander: 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches, 1 fort, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.
Which is the nearest lake to Marshfield?
Lake Kaunewinne, about 21 km by road; Lake Manakiki (22 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Marshfield?
Christ Lutheran Church, about 3 km by road; St. Michael Catholic Church (8 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Marshfield?
45x90, about 49 km by road; Pioneer Pointe Apartments (61 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Marshfield?
Start in Marshfield, visit Christ Lutheran Church, then Lake Kaunewinne, then North Wood County Park, then Lake Manakiki, then St. Michael Catholic Church, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Marshfield?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.
Towns near Marshfield
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- Places near Mosinee · 49 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Marshfield’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Marshfield on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.