Columbia district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Poynette

Poynette is a town in Columbia district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 2,493 people. Within 50 km by road there are 194 places to visit — 67 parks, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens and 26 churches. The must-see places are Goeres Park (16 km), Lost Lake State Natural Area (18 km) and Swan Lake Wildlife Area (20 km).

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Poynette, Wisconsin
Poynette, Columbia district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Poynette at a glance

Location
Columbia district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 2,493
Coordinates
43.3903° N, 89.4029° W
Places within 50 km
194 (50 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 Poynette

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Poynette: 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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Parks near Poynette

70 parks within 100 km of Poynette. The closest is Goeres Park (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Poynette

41 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Poynette. The closest is Lost Lake State Natural Area (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Poynette

40 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Poynette. The closest is Lib Cross Island (12 km); the best-known is Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Poynette

32 churches within 100 km of Poynette. The closest is Dekorra Lutheran Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Poynette

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Poynette. The closest is Bissell Mansion (17 km); the best-known is Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters Historic Site (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Poynette

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Poynette. The closest is Allen Bluff (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Poynette

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Poynette
  2. 16 km Goeres Park · park, Columbia
  3. 8 km Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area · nature spot, Columbia
  4. 5 km Lake Wisconsin · lake, Sauk
  5. 16 km Lost Lake State Natural Area · lake, Columbia
  6. 15 km Swan Lake Wildlife Area · lake, Columbia
  7. 20 km Back to Poynette

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Poynette by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks6770Goeres Park (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2241Lost Lake State Natural Area (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2140Lib Cross Island (12 km)
    Churches2632Dekorra Lutheran Church (11 km)
    Forts & heritage2326Bissell Mansion (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1319Allen Bluff (9 km)
    Museums78Historic Indian Agency House (24 km)
    Other attractions56Governor's Mansion (39 km)
    Beaches & coast44Warner Park Beach (37 km)
    Waterfalls23Cascade Mountain (18 km)
    Temples11Temple Beth El (46 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Governors Island (37 km)
    Buddhist sites11Holy Wisdom Monastery (38 km)
    Caves11Black Hawk's Cave (42 km)

    Poynette: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Poynette?

    Goeres Park (park, about 16 km), Lost Lake State Natural Area (lake, about 18 km), Swan Lake Wildlife Area (lake, about 20 km), Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area (nature spot, about 21 km), Lake Wisconsin (lake, about 21 km), Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters Historic Site (fort, about 23 km).

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

    194 places on Spotwander: 67 parks, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 churches, 23 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest park to Poynette?

    Goeres Park, about 16 km by road; Lodi School Hillside Improvement Site (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Poynette?

    Lost Lake State Natural Area, about 18 km by road; Swan Lake Wildlife Area (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Poynette?

    Lib Cross Island, about 12 km by road; Empire Prairies State Natural Area - Hagen Prairie Unit (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Poynette?

    Start in Poynette, visit Goeres Park, then Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area, then Lake Wisconsin, then Lost Lake State Natural Area, then Swan Lake Wildlife Area, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Poynette?

    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 Poynette

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