Pierce district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near River Falls

River Falls is a town in Pierce district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 15,269 people. Within 50 km by road there are 44 places to visit — 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 parks and 4 churches. The must-see places are Kinnickinnic State Park (13 km), Afton State Park (16 km) and Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch (22 km).

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River Falls, Wisconsin
River Falls, Pierce district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

River Falls at a glance

Location
Pierce district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 15,269
Coordinates
44.8614° N, 92.6238° W
Places within 50 km
44 (43 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 River Falls

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from River Falls: 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 River Falls

110 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of River Falls. The closest is Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near River Falls

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of River Falls. The closest is Kinnickinnic State Park (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near River Falls

23 parks within 100 km of River Falls. The closest is St. Croix Boom Site State Wayside (35 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near River Falls

14 churches within 100 km of River Falls. The closest is St Paul Minnesota LDS Temple (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near River Falls

9 museums within 100 km of River Falls. The closest is Washington County Historical Society, Minnesota (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near River Falls

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of River Falls. The closest is James J. Hill House (49 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from River Falls

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in River Falls
  2. 1 km First Congregational Church River Falls · waterfall, Pierce
  3. 13 km Kinnickinnic State Park · nature spot, Pierce
  4. 5 km Afton State Park · nature spot, Washington
  5. 19 km Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch · lake, Saint Croix
  6. 9 km Willow River State Park · nature spot, Saint Croix
  7. 23 km Back to River Falls

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near River Falls by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23110Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens624Kinnickinnic State Park (13 km)
    Parks323St. Croix Boom Site State Wayside (35 km)
    Churches414St Paul Minnesota LDS Temple (37 km)
    Other attractions013Como Regional Park (54 km)
    Museums29Washington County Historical Society, Minnesota (33 km)
    Forts & heritage18James J. Hill House (49 km)
    Temples05Temple Israel (67 km)
    Waterfalls24First Congregational Church River Falls (1 km)
    Treks13Saint Paul Skyway System (48 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Stillwater Overlook (30 km)
    Caves11Wabasha Street Caves (47 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center (63 km)
    Buddhist sites01Minnesota Buddhist Vihara (69 km)

    River Falls: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near River Falls?

    Kinnickinnic State Park (nature spot, about 13 km), Afton State Park (nature spot, about 16 km), First Congregational Church River Falls (waterfall, about 1 km), Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch (lake, about 22 km), Willow River State Park (nature spot, about 23 km), Little Falls Dam (dam, about 23 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of River Falls?

    44 places on Spotwander: 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 parks, 4 churches, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to River Falls?

    Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch, about 22 km by road; Lake Isabel Park (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to River Falls?

    Kinnickinnic State Park, about 13 km by road; Afton State Park (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to River Falls?

    St. Croix Boom Site State Wayside, about 35 km by road; Ḣe Mni C̣aƞ - Barn Bluff (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from River Falls?

    Start in River Falls, visit First Congregational Church River Falls, then Kinnickinnic State Park, then Afton State Park, then Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch, then Willow River State Park, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near River Falls?

    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 River Falls

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