Marathon district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Mosinee

Mosinee is a town in Marathon district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 4,030 people. Within 50 km by road there are 95 places to visit — 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 42 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 14 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Marathon County Forest-Nine Mile Unit (10 km), Lake Dubay (10 km) and Rib Mountain State Park (18 km).

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Mosinee, Wisconsin
Mosinee, Marathon district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mosinee at a glance

Location
Marathon district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 4,030
Coordinates
44.7930° N, 89.7032° W
Places within 50 km
95 (22 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 Mosinee

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mosinee: 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 Mosinee

103 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mosinee. The closest is Lake Dubay (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Mosinee

66 churches within 100 km of Mosinee. The closest is St John Lutheran Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mosinee

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mosinee. The closest is Marathon County Forest-Nine Mile Unit (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Mosinee

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mosinee. The closest is Wausau Railroad Depot (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Mosinee

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Mosinee. The closest is Big Bull Falls Park (24 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mosinee

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mosinee. The closest is Granite Peak Ski Area (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Mosinee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mosinee
  2. 18 km Rib Mountain State Park · nature spot, Marathon
  3. 8 km Marathon County Forest-Nine Mile Unit · nature spot, Marathon
  4. 9 km Immanuel Lutheran Church · church, Marathon
  5. 1 km St John Lutheran Church · church, Marathon
  6. 10 km Lake Dubay · lake, Marathon
  7. 10 km Back to Mosinee

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How to reach Mosinee

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mosinee by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs19103Lake Dubay (10 km)
    Churches4266St John Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens616Marathon County Forest-Nine Mile Unit (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1416Wausau Railroad Depot (25 km)
    Waterfalls315Big Bull Falls Park (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints29Granite Peak Ski Area (19 km)
    Parks39Brewery Park (41 km)
    Museums36Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves05Big Island (54 km)
    Other attractions13Soo Line 2713 (41 km)
    Beaches & coast12Sandy Beach County Park (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Wausau Masjid (23 km)

    Mosinee: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mosinee?

    Marathon County Forest-Nine Mile Unit (nature spot, about 10 km), Lake Dubay (lake, about 10 km), Rib Mountain State Park (nature spot, about 18 km), St John Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km), Immanuel Lutheran Church (church, about 2 km), Mead State Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 23 km).

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

    95 places on Spotwander: 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 42 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 forts & heritage, 3 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mosinee?

    Lake Dubay, about 10 km by road; Eau Pleine Dam (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mosinee?

    St John Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; Immanuel Lutheran Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Mosinee?

    Marathon County Forest-Nine Mile Unit, about 10 km by road; Rib Mountain State Park (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mosinee?

    Start in Mosinee, visit Rib Mountain State Park, then Marathon County Forest-Nine Mile Unit, then Immanuel Lutheran Church, then St John Lutheran Church, then Lake Dubay, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mosinee?

    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 Mosinee

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