Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Rushford

Rushford is a town in Wisconsin, United States, home to about 1,712 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 2 churches and 12 museums. The must-see places are Winona Station (35 km), Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (35 km) and Polish Cultural Institute and Museum (36 km).

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Rushford, Wisconsin
Rushford, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rushford at a glance

Location
Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 1,712
Coordinates
43.8083° N, 91.7529° W
Places within 50 km
74 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Rushford

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rushford: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rushford

82 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rushford. The closest is Cushings Peak (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Rushford

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rushford. The closest is Pickwick Mill (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rushford

30 churches within 100 km of Rushford. The closest is Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Rushford

29 museums within 100 km of Rushford. The closest is Rushford Depoy Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rushford

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rushford. The closest is Lanesboro Dam (26 km); the best-known is Winona Station (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rushford

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rushford. The closest is Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge (38 km); the best-known is Brady's Bluff Prairie State Natural Area (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Rushford

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 101 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rushford
  2. 1 km Rushford Depoy Museum · museum, Fillmore
  3. 8 km City Station Museum · museum, Fillmore
  4. 41 km Cathedral of the Sacred Heart · church, Buffalo
  5. 1 km Winona Station · lake, Buffalo
  6. 37 km Cushings Peak · peak, Houston
  7. 13 km Back to Rushford

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How to reach Rushford

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rushford by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2482Cushings Peak (13 km)
    Forts & heritage737Pickwick Mill (35 km)
    Churches230Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (35 km)
    Museums1229Rushford Depoy Museum (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1223Lanesboro Dam (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens623Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge (38 km)
    Parks116Pettibone Park (49 km)
    Caves110Tyson Spring Cave (48 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves58Latsch Island (37 km)
    Beaches & coast15Pettibone Beach (49 km)
    Waterfalls34Old Lanesboro Power Plant Waterfall (26 km)
    Other attractions01National Eagle Center (85 km)

    Rushford: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rushford?

    Rushford Depoy Museum (museum, about 1 km), City Station Museum (museum, about 9 km), Cushings Peak (peak, about 13 km), Winona Station (lake, about 35 km), Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (church, about 35 km), Polish Cultural Institute and Museum (museum, about 36 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 2 churches, 12 museums, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rushford?

    Cushings Peak, about 13 km by road; Disa Point (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rushford?

    Pickwick Mill, about 35 km by road; Historic O'Hara Schoolhouse (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rushford?

    Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, about 35 km by road; Mount Calvary Lutheran Church (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rushford?

    Start in Rushford, visit Rushford Depoy Museum, then City Station Museum, then Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, then Winona Station, then Cushings Peak, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rushford?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Rushford

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