Portage district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Plover

Plover is a town in Portage district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 12,319 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 53 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Brewery Park (8 km), Soo Line 2713 (8 km) and Iverson Park (9 km).

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Plover, Wisconsin
Plover, Portage district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Plover at a glance

Location
Portage district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 12,319
Coordinates
44.4564° N, 89.5440° W
Places within 50 km
104 (40 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 Plover

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Plover

109 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Plover. The closest is Springville Dam (2 km); the best-known is Thomas Lake (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Plover

64 churches within 100 km of Plover. The closest is Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Plover

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Plover. The closest is Schmeeckle Reserve (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Plover

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Plover. The closest is David McMillan House (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Plover

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Plover. The closest is Preston Cliffs (66 km); the best-known is North Bluff (66 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Plover

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Plover. The closest is Big Falls 1907437 Dam (57 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Plover

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 Plover
  2. 8 km Brewery Park · park, Portage
  3. 2 km Beth Israel Synagogue · museum, Portage
  4. 3 km Schmeeckle Reserve · nature spot, Portage
  5. 4 km Iverson Park · park, Portage
  6. 16 km Thomas Lake · lake, Portage
  7. 15 km Back to Plover

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Plover by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs53109Springville Dam (2 km)
    Churches1864Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens621Schmeeckle Reserve (12 km)
    Forts & heritage1320David McMillan House (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints016Preston Cliffs (66 km)
    Waterfalls09Big Falls 1907437 Dam (57 km)
    Parks47Brewery Park (8 km)
    Museums46Beth Israel Synagogue (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Big Island (27 km)
    Beaches & coast12White Sands Beach (25 km)
    Other attractions11Soo Line 2713 (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Wausau Masjid (71 km)

    Plover: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Plover?

    Brewery Park (park, about 8 km), Soo Line 2713 (attraction, about 8 km), Iverson Park (park, about 9 km), Beth Israel Synagogue (museum, about 10 km), Schmeeckle Reserve (nature spot, about 12 km), Thomas Lake (lake, about 15 km).

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

    104 places on Spotwander: 53 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 forts & heritage, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Plover?

    Springville Dam, about 2 km by road; Lake Joanis (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Plover?

    Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; The Springs United Methodist Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Plover?

    Schmeeckle Reserve, about 12 km by road; Buena Vista Wildlife Area (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Plover?

    Start in Plover, visit Brewery Park, then Beth Israel Synagogue, then Schmeeckle Reserve, then Iverson Park, then Thomas Lake, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Plover?

    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 Plover

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