Dickinson district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Niagara

Niagara is a town in Dickinson district, Michigan, United States, home to about 1,587 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit — 133 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 waterfalls, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens and 11 parks. The must-see places are Menominee River State Recreation Area - Piers Gorge Unit (5 km), Fumee Lake (8 km) and Lake Antoine (10 km).

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Niagara, Michigan
Niagara, Dickinson district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Niagara at a glance

Location
Dickinson district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 1,587
Coordinates
45.7713° N, 87.9948° W
Places within 50 km
195 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Niagara

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

155 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Niagara. The closest is Jones Pond (5 km); the best-known is Fumee Lake (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Niagara

31 waterfalls within 100 km of Niagara. The closest is Little Quinnesec Falls Dam (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Niagara

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Niagara. The closest is Menominee River State Recreation Area - Piers Gorge Unit (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Niagara

12 parks within 100 km of Niagara. The closest is Quinnesec Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Niagara

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Niagara. The closest is Millie Hill (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Niagara

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Niagara. The closest is Menominee River Park Archeological District (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Niagara

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Niagara
  2. 1 km Little Quinnesec Falls Dam · dam, Marinette
  3. 10 km Lake Antoine · lake, Florence
  4. 6 km Fumee Lake · lake, Dickinson
  5. 10 km Menominee River State Recreation Area - Piers Gorge Unit · nature spot, Dickinson
  6. 23 km Lindquist Lake · lake, Marinette
  7. 23 km Back to Niagara

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Niagara by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs133155Jones Pond (5 km)
    Waterfalls3031Little Quinnesec Falls Dam (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens212Menominee River State Recreation Area - Piers Gorge Unit (5 km)
    Parks1112Quinnesec Park (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints910Millie Hill (8 km)
    Forts & heritage24Menominee River Park Archeological District (10 km)
    Churches33Immaculate Conception Church (10 km)
    Beaches & coast13Grangers Point (21 km)
    Museums22Amberg Historical Museum Complex (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Carney Rapids (26 km)
    Treks01Nicolet State Trail (68 km)
    Other attractions01Resort Lake (51 km)

    Niagara: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Niagara?

    Menominee River State Recreation Area - Piers Gorge Unit (nature spot, about 5 km), Fumee Lake (lake, about 8 km), Lake Antoine (lake, about 10 km), Little Quinnesec Falls Dam (dam, about 1 km), Lindquist Lake (lake, about 23 km), Sand Portage Falls (waterfall, about 3 km).

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

    195 places on Spotwander: 133 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 waterfalls, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 parks, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Niagara?

    Jones Pond, about 5 km by road; Powder Lakes (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Niagara?

    Little Quinnesec Falls Dam, about 1 km by road; Sand Portage Falls (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Niagara?

    Menominee River State Recreation Area - Piers Gorge Unit, about 5 km by road; Miscauno Cedar Swamp State Natural Area (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Niagara?

    Start in Niagara, visit Little Quinnesec Falls Dam, then Lake Antoine, then Fumee Lake, then Menominee River State Recreation Area - Piers Gorge Unit, then Lindquist Lake, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Niagara?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Niagara

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