Allegan district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Plainwell

Plainwell is a town in Allegan district, Michigan, United States, home to about 3,822 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit — 107 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 38 parks, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 churches. The must-see places are Kalamazoo Valley Museum (21 km), Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (22 km) and Gilmore Car Museum (24 km).

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Plainwell, Michigan
Plainwell, Allegan district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Plainwell at a glance

Location
Allegan district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 3,822
Coordinates
42.4400° N, 85.6489° W
Places within 50 km
176 (20 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 Plainwell

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

138 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Plainwell. The closest is Plainwell Dam (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Plainwell

45 parks within 100 km of Plainwell. The closest is Hicks Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Plainwell

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Plainwell. The closest is Princeton Park (20 km); the best-known is Allegan State Game Area (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Plainwell

11 churches within 100 km of Plainwell. The closest is Saint Augustine Cathedral (21 km); the best-known is Kalamazoo Valley Museum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Plainwell

11 museums within 100 km of Plainwell. The closest is Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Plainwell

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Plainwell. The closest is Horseshoe Cove (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Plainwell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Plainwell
  2. 1 km Hicks Park · park, Allegan
  3. 1 km Fannie Pell Park · park, Allegan
  4. 1 km Sherwood Park · park, Allegan
  5. 22 km Kalamazoo Valley Museum · church, Kalamazoo
  6. 1 km Kalamazoo Institute of Arts · museum, Kalamazoo
  7. 22 km Back to Plainwell

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How to reach Plainwell

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    Within 15 km of Plainwell

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Plainwell by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs107138Plainwell Dam (3 km)
    Parks3845Hicks Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens920Princeton Park (20 km)
    Churches511Saint Augustine Cathedral (21 km)
    Museums611Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (22 km)
    Beaches & coast55Horseshoe Cove (22 km)
    Forts & heritage34Martin Luther King Jr (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Blackbird Island (24 km)
    Other attractions02Roger B. Chaffee (73 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Mount Baldhead (65 km)

    Plainwell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Plainwell?

    Kalamazoo Valley Museum (church, about 21 km), Hicks Park (park, about 1 km), Fannie Pell Park (park, about 1 km), Sherwood Park (park, about 1 km), Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (museum, about 22 km), Thurl Cook Park (park, about 2 km).

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

    176 places on Spotwander: 107 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 38 parks, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 churches, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Plainwell?

    Plainwell Dam, about 3 km by road; Hipps Lake (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Plainwell?

    Hicks Park, about 1 km by road; Fannie Pell Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Plainwell?

    Princeton Park, about 20 km by road; Bow in the Clouds Preserve (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Plainwell?

    Start in Plainwell, visit Hicks Park, then Fannie Pell Park, then Sherwood Park, then Kalamazoo Valley Museum, then Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Plainwell?

    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 Plainwell

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