Oneida district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Rhinelander

Rhinelander is a town in Oneida district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 7,526 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 72 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 churches and 2 waterfalls. The must-see places are Pioneer Park (1 km), Doyle Lake (10 km) and Two Sisters Lake (22 km).

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Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Rhinelander, Oneida district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rhinelander at a glance

Location
Oneida district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 7,526
Coordinates
45.6366° N, 89.4121° W
Places within 50 km
105 (29 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 Rhinelander

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

191 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rhinelander. The closest is Rhinelander Dam (1 km); the best-known is Doyle Lake (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rhinelander

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rhinelander. The closest is Pioneer Park (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Rhinelander

20 churches within 100 km of Rhinelander. The closest is Trinity Lutheran (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Rhinelander

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Rhinelander. The closest is Cedar Falls (45 km); the best-known is IAT - Grandfather Falls Segment (59 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Rhinelander

7 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Rhinelander. The closest is Picnic Island (34 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rhinelander

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rhinelander. The closest is Lookout Mountain (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Rhinelander

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rhinelander
  2. 1 km Pioneer Park · nature spot, Oneida
  3. 2 km Trinity Lutheran · church, Oneida
  4. 9 km Doyle Lake · lake, Oneida
  5. 16 km Two Sisters Lake · lake, Oneida
  6. 21 km Rhinelander Dam · dam, Oneida
  7. 1 km Back to Rhinelander

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rhinelander by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs72191Rhinelander Dam (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens828Pioneer Park (1 km)
    Churches1220Trinity Lutheran (1 km)
    Waterfalls29Cedar Falls (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves27Picnic Island (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints36Lookout Mountain (34 km)
    Beaches & coast25Crystal Beach (31 km)
    Museums24Wisconsin Hockey Hall of Fame (43 km)
    Parks03Forest County Fairground (51 km)
    Treks12Bearskin State Trail (29 km)
    Forts & heritage12Dinesen-Motzfeldt-Hettinger Log House (48 km)

    Rhinelander: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rhinelander?

    Pioneer Park (nature spot, about 1 km), Doyle Lake (lake, about 10 km), Trinity Lutheran (church, about 1 km), Rhinelander Dam (dam, about 1 km), Two Sisters Lake (lake, about 22 km), Holmboe Conifer Forest State Natural Area (nature spot, about 2 km).

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

    105 places on Spotwander: 72 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 churches, 2 waterfalls, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rhinelander?

    Rhinelander Dam, about 1 km by road; Town Line Lake County Park (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Rhinelander?

    Pioneer Park, about 1 km by road; Holmboe Conifer Forest State Natural Area (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rhinelander?

    Trinity Lutheran, about 1 km by road; Faith Lutheran Church (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rhinelander?

    Start in Rhinelander, visit Pioneer Park, then Trinity Lutheran, then Doyle Lake, then Two Sisters Lake, then Rhinelander Dam, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rhinelander?

    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 Rhinelander

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