Lincoln district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Merrill

Merrill is a town in Lincoln district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 9,233 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Council Grounds State Park (6 km), IAT - Grandfather Falls Segment (19 km) and Prairie River State Fishery Area (26 km).

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Merrill, Wisconsin
Merrill, Lincoln district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Merrill at a glance

Location
Lincoln district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 9,233
Coordinates
45.1805° N, 89.6835° W
Places within 50 km
78 (12 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 Merrill

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Merrill: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Merrill

116 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Merrill. The closest is Alexander Lake (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Merrill

55 churches within 100 km of Merrill. The closest is St Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church (23 km); the best-known is First Universalist Unitarian Church of Wausau (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Merrill

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Merrill. The closest is Bagga Marsh (17 km); the best-known is Prairie River State Fishery Area (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Merrill

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Merrill. The closest is Wausau Railroad Depot (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Merrill

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Merrill. The closest is Iat - Underdown-Grandfather Falls Connection (17 km); the best-known is IAT - Grandfather Falls Segment (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Merrill

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Merrill. The closest is Pine Dells (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Merrill

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Merrill
  2. 6 km Council Grounds State Park · park, Lincoln
  3. 3 km Rock Island · island, Lincoln
  4. 14 km IAT - Grandfather Falls Segment · waterfall, Lincoln
  5. 26 km Prairie River State Fishery Area · nature spot, Lincoln
  6. 27 km Pine Dells · viewpoint, Lincoln
  7. 8 km Back to Merrill

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How to reach Merrill

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Merrill by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs18116Alexander Lake (9 km)
    Churches3055St Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens723Bagga Marsh (17 km)
    Forts & heritage215Wausau Railroad Depot (31 km)
    Waterfalls1013Iat - Underdown-Grandfather Falls Connection (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints58Pine Dells (8 km)
    Parks25Council Grounds State Park (6 km)
    Museums14Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Rock Island (8 km)
    Beaches & coast13Sandy Beach County Park (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Wausau Masjid (31 km)
    Other attractions01Soo Line 2713 (93 km)
    Treks01Bearskin State Trail (74 km)
    Caves01Bear Caves State Natural Area (90 km)

    Merrill: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Merrill?

    Council Grounds State Park (park, about 6 km), IAT - Grandfather Falls Segment (waterfall, about 19 km), Prairie River State Fishery Area (nature spot, about 26 km), Rock Island (island, about 8 km), Pine Dells (viewpoint, about 8 km), Alexander Lake (lake, about 9 km).

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

    78 places on Spotwander: 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 forts & heritage, 10 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest lake to Merrill?

    Alexander Lake, about 9 km by road; Prairie Dell Pond (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Merrill?

    St Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, about 23 km by road; Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Merrill?

    Bagga Marsh, about 17 km by road; Prairie River State Fishery Area (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Merrill?

    Start in Merrill, visit Council Grounds State Park, then Rock Island, then IAT - Grandfather Falls Segment, then Prairie River State Fishery Area, then Pine Dells, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Merrill?

    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 Merrill

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