Marquette district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Montello

Montello is a town in Marquette district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 1,456 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit — 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 parks. The must-see places are Kilby Lake (4 km), Echo Lake (5 km) and Lake Emery (13 km).

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Montello, Wisconsin
Montello, Marquette district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Montello at a glance

Location
Marquette district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 1,456
Coordinates
43.7914° N, 89.3198° W
Places within 50 km
80 (17 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 Montello

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Montello

82 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Montello. The closest is Kilby Lake (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Kilby Lake · lake · Marquette · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Echo Lake · lake · Marquette · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Lake Emery · lake · Marquette · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Puckaway Lake · lake · Green Lake · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Ennis Lake · lake · Marquette · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Fenner Lake · lake · Adams · ~30 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Montello

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Montello. The closest is Page Creek Marsh State Natural Area (10 km); the best-known is Fox River National Wildlife Refuge (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Montello

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Montello. The closest is Pine Bluff (31 km); the best-known is Dells Of The Wisconsin River (50 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Montello

24 parks within 100 km of Montello. The closest is Town Park (47 km); the best-known is Rocky Arbor State Park (53 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Montello

23 churches within 100 km of Montello. The closest is Saint Johns Lutheran Church & School (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Montello

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Montello. The closest is Walker-Hooper Site (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Montello

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Montello
  2. 4 km Kilby Lake · lake, Marquette
  3. 1 km Echo Lake · lake, Marquette
  4. 10 km Lake Emery · lake, Marquette
  5. 15 km Ennis Lake · lake, Marquette
  6. 24 km Puckaway Lake · lake, Green Lake
  7. 16 km Back to Montello

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How to reach Montello

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Montello by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3482Kilby Lake (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1035Page Creek Marsh State Natural Area (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1025Pine Bluff (31 km)
    Parks124Town Park (47 km)
    Churches623Saint Johns Lutheran Church & School (21 km)
    Forts & heritage716Walker-Hooper Site (10 km)
    Museums18Historic Indian Agency House (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves68Devil Island (47 km)
    Beaches & coast36Terrace Beach (39 km)
    Waterfalls24Montello Granite Dam (1 km)
    Other attractions04End of the Trail (63 km)

    Montello: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Montello?

    Kilby Lake (lake, about 4 km), Echo Lake (lake, about 5 km), Lake Emery (lake, about 13 km), Puckaway Lake (lake, about 16 km), Ennis Lake (lake, about 16 km), Fox River National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 17 km).

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

    80 places on Spotwander: 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 park, 6 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Montello?

    Kilby Lake, about 4 km by road; Echo Lake (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Montello?

    Page Creek Marsh State Natural Area, about 10 km by road; Germania Marsh State Wildlife Area (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Montello?

    Pine Bluff, about 31 km by road; Horseshoe Bluff (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Montello?

    Start in Montello, visit Kilby Lake, then Echo Lake, then Lake Emery, then Ennis Lake, then Puckaway Lake, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Montello?

    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 Montello

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