Ottawa district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Ravenna

Ravenna is a town in Ottawa district, Michigan, United States, home to about 1,213 people. Within 50 km by road there are 249 places to visit — 124 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 72 parks, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Bass River Recreation Area (26 km), Mona Lake (32 km) and Cook Carillon Tower (32 km).

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Ravenna, Michigan
Ravenna, Ottawa district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ravenna at a glance

Location
Ottawa district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 1,213
Coordinates
43.1895° N, 85.9370° W
Places within 50 km
249 (32 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

Top places to visit near Ravenna

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

141 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ravenna. The closest is Crockery Lake (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Ravenna

75 parks within 100 km of Ravenna. The closest is Patterson Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ravenna

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ravenna. The closest is Moore County Park (16 km); the best-known is Bass River Recreation Area (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Ravenna

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ravenna. The closest is Stahl Bayou (27 km); the best-known is South Pierhead Inner Light (37 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Ravenna

8 museums within 100 km of Ravenna. The closest is Muskegon Art Museum (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ravenna

7 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ravenna. The closest is Maple Island (20 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Ravenna

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 107 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ravenna
  2. 9 km Grose Park · park, Ottawa
  3. 1 km Crockery Lake · lake, Ottawa
  4. 11 km Patterson Park · park, Muskegon
  5. 20 km Bass River Recreation Area · nature spot, Ottawa
  6. 34 km Mona Lake · lake, Muskegon
  7. 32 km Back to Ravenna

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

How to reach Ravenna

    All places near Ravenna by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Ravenna by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs141Crockery Lake (9 km)
    Parks75Patterson Park (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Moore County Park (16 km)
    Beaches & coast12Stahl Bayou (27 km)
    Museums8Muskegon Art Museum (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves7Maple Island (20 km)
    Churches5Grand Rapids Art Museum (41 km)
    Forts & heritage5Spoonville site (25 km)
    Other attractions3Cook Carillon Tower (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2Bettes Tower Hill (21 km)

    Ravenna: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ravenna?

    Bass River Recreation Area (nature spot, about 26 km), Patterson Park (park, about 6 km), Crockery Lake (lake, about 9 km), Grose Park (park, about 9 km), Mona Lake (lake, about 32 km), Cook Carillon Tower (attraction, about 32 km).

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

    249 places on Spotwander: 124 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 72 parks, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 beaches & coast, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ravenna?

    Crockery Lake, about 9 km by road; Mud Lake (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ravenna?

    Patterson Park, about 6 km by road; Grose Park (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ravenna?

    Moore County Park, about 16 km by road; Muskegon State Game Area (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ravenna?

    Start in Ravenna, visit Grose Park, then Crockery Lake, then Patterson Park, then Bass River Recreation Area, then Mona Lake, and drive back — about 107 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ravenna?

    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.

    Towns near Ravenna

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