Dane district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Roxbury

Roxbury is a town in Dane district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 1,897 people. Within 50 km by road there are 223 places to visit — 60 parks, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens and 29 churches. The must-see places are Mazo Beach (15 km), Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area (15 km) and Goeres Park (18 km).

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Roxbury, Wisconsin
Roxbury, Dane district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Roxbury at a glance

Location
Dane district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 1,897
Coordinates
43.2494° N, 89.6754° W
Places within 50 km
223 (59 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 Roxbury

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

66 parks within 100 km of Roxbury. The closest is Mazomanie State Wildlife Area (6 km); the best-known is Goeres Park (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Roxbury

42 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Roxbury. The closest is Fish Lake County Park (5 km); the best-known is Lake Wisconsin (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Roxbury

40 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Roxbury. The closest is Mazomanie Oak Barrens State Natural Area (7 km); the best-known is Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Roxbury

32 churches within 100 km of Roxbury. The closest is First United Church of Christ Park (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Roxbury

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Roxbury. The closest is The Hahn House (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Roxbury

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Roxbury. The closest is Sugarloaf Hill (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Roxbury

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Roxbury
  2. 15 km Mazo Beach · beach, Dane
  3. 20 km Dr. Evermor's Park · park, Sauk
  4. 16 km Lake Wisconsin · lake, Sauk
  5. 5 km Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area · nature spot, Columbia
  6. 8 km Goeres Park · park, Columbia
  7. 18 km Back to Roxbury

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Roxbury by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks6066Mazomanie State Wildlife Area (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2542Fish Lake County Park (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2940Mazomanie Oak Barrens State Natural Area (7 km)
    Churches2932First United Church of Christ Park (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2529The Hahn House (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2428Sugarloaf Hill (6 km)
    Museums88National Mustard Museum (27 km)
    Other attractions67Little Norway (33 km)
    Beaches & coast66Mazo Beach (15 km)
    Caves55Black Hawk's Cave (32 km)
    Waterfalls22Skillet Falls (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Cedar Island (26 km)
    Temples11Temple Beth El (37 km)
    Buddhist sites11Holy Wisdom Monastery (29 km)

    Roxbury: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Roxbury?

    Mazo Beach (beach, about 15 km), Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area (nature spot, about 15 km), Goeres Park (park, about 18 km), Dr. Evermor's Park (park, about 19 km), Lake Wisconsin (lake, about 19 km), Pleasant Valley Conservancy State Natural Area (nature spot, about 24 km).

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

    223 places on Spotwander: 60 parks, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 29 churches, 25 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest park to Roxbury?

    Mazomanie State Wildlife Area, about 6 km by road; Lodi Marsh State Natural Area (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Roxbury?

    Fish Lake County Park, about 5 km by road; Indian Lake County Park (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Roxbury?

    Mazomanie Oak Barrens State Natural Area, about 7 km by road; Lodi Marsh (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Roxbury?

    Start in Roxbury, visit Mazo Beach, then Dr. Evermor's Park, then Lake Wisconsin, then Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area, then Goeres Park, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Roxbury?

    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 Roxbury

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