Kent district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Northview

Northview is a town in Kent district, Michigan, United States, home to about 14,541 people. Within 50 km by road there are 217 places to visit — 109 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 67 parks, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 churches. The must-see places are Lamberton Lake (5 km), Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park (9 km) and Lake Bella Vista (11 km).

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Northview, Michigan
Northview, Kent district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Northview at a glance

Location
Kent district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 14,541
Coordinates
43.0456° N, 85.6006° W
Places within 50 km
217 (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 parks and churches

Top places to visit near Northview

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

127 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Northview. The closest is Dean Lake (2 km); the best-known is Lamberton Lake (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Northview

74 parks within 100 km of Northview. The closest is Airway Park (2 km); the best-known is Crescent Park (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Northview

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Northview. The closest is Huff Park (7 km); the best-known is Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Northview

8 churches within 100 km of Northview. The closest is Basilica of St. Adalbert (13 km); the best-known is Park Congregational Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Northview

7 museums within 100 km of Northview. The closest is Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Northview

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Northview. The closest is Heritage Hill Historic District (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Northview

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Northview
  2. 5 km Lamberton Lake · lake, Kent
  3. 8 km Crescent Park · park, Kent
  4. 5 km Fisk Lake · lake, Kent
  5. 5 km Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park · garden, Kent
  6. 17 km Lake Bella Vista · lake, Kent
  7. 11 km Back to Northview

Plan a longer trip from Northview — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Northview

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    Within 15 km of Northview

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Northview by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs127Dean Lake (2 km)
    Parks74Airway Park (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Huff Park (7 km)
    Churches8Basilica of St. Adalbert (13 km)
    Museums7Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (13 km)
    Forts & heritage6Heritage Hill Historic District (13 km)
    Waterfalls5Cascade Community Association Park (12 km)
    Other attractions4La Grande Vitesse (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2Bettes Tower Hill (21 km)
    Beaches & coast2South Pierhead Inner Light (66 km)

    Northview: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Northview?

    Lamberton Lake (lake, about 5 km), Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park (garden, about 9 km), Lake Bella Vista (lake, about 11 km), Crescent Park (park, about 13 km), Fisk Lake (lake, about 13 km), Park Congregational Church (church, about 13 km).

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

    217 places on Spotwander: 109 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 67 parks, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 churches, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Northview?

    Dean Lake, about 2 km by road; Dunlop Lake (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Northview?

    Airway Park, about 2 km by road; Provin Trails Park (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Northview?

    Huff Park, about 7 km by road; Briggs Park (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Northview?

    Start in Northview, visit Lamberton Lake, then Crescent Park, then Fisk Lake, then Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, then Lake Bella Vista, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Northview?

    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 and churches.

    Towns near Northview

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