Washtenaw district, Michigan, United States
Places to visit near Saline
Saline is a town in Washtenaw district, Michigan, United States, home to about 9,100 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit — 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 parks, 2 churches and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are First Presbyterian Church of Saline (1 km), Cobblestone Farm (13 km) and Buhr Park (13 km).

Saline at a glance
- Location
- Washtenaw district, Michigan, United States
- Population
- about 9,100
- Coordinates
- 42.1667° N, 83.7816° W
- Places within 50 km
- 47 (47 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 Saline
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Saline: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- First Presbyterian Church of SalineChurches · WashtenawMust-see
- Cobblestone FarmMuseums · WashtenawMust-see
- Buhr ParkParks · WashtenawMust-see
- Nelson Meade County Farm ParkParks · WashtenawMust-see
- The RockParks · WashtenawMust-see
- The CubeOther · WashtenawMust-see
- University of Michigan Museum of ArtMuseums · WashtenawMust-see
- OrionOther · WashtenawMust-see
- Kelsey Museum of ArchaeologyMuseums · WashtenawMust-see
- The DiagParks · WashtenawMust-see
- Nickels ArcadeOther · WashtenawMust-see
- Kempf House MuseumMuseums · WashtenawMust-see
More places near Saline
- Burton Memorial Tower · attraction · Washtenaw · ~16 km · Must-see
- Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum · museum · Washtenaw · ~16 km · Must-see
- Detroit Observatory · fort · Washtenaw · ~17 km · Must-see
- Palmer House · attraction · Washtenaw · ~17 km · Must-see
- Nichols Arboretum · park · Washtenaw · ~17 km · Must-see
- Gallup Park · park · Washtenaw · ~17 km · Must-see
- Ann and Robert H. Lurie Tower · attraction · Washtenaw · ~19 km · Must-see
- Matthaei Botanical Gardens · sanctuary · Washtenaw · ~21 km · Must-see
- Ford Lake · lake · Washtenaw · ~21 km · Must-see
- Prospect Park · park · Washtenaw · ~22 km · Must-see
- Delhi Metropark · park · Washtenaw · ~23 km · Must-see
- Dixboro United Methodist Church · church · Washtenaw · ~24 km · Must-see
Things to see near Saline, by type
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Saline
79 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Saline. The closest is Ford Lake (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Ford Lake · lake · Washtenaw · ~21 km · Must-see
- Belleville Lake · lake · Wayne · ~31 km · Must-see
- Watkins Lake State Park · lake · Jackson · ~37 km · Must-see
- Hidden Lake Gardens · lake · Lenawee · ~39 km · Must-see
- Strawberry Lake · lake · Livingston · ~40 km · Must-see
- Green Lake · lake · Washtenaw · ~41 km · Must-see
Parks near Saline
52 parks within 100 km of Saline. The closest is Buhr Park (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Buhr Park · park · Washtenaw · ~13 km · Must-see
- Nelson Meade County Farm Park · park · Washtenaw · ~15 km · Must-see
- The Rock · park · Washtenaw · ~16 km · Must-see
- The Diag · park · Washtenaw · ~16 km · Must-see
- Nichols Arboretum · park · Washtenaw · ~17 km · Must-see
- Gallup Park · park · Washtenaw · ~17 km · Must-see
Churches near Saline
41 churches within 100 km of Saline. The closest is First Presbyterian Church of Saline (1 km). Best time: year-round.
- First Presbyterian Church of Saline · church · Washtenaw · ~0 km · Must-see
- Dixboro United Methodist Church · church · Washtenaw · ~24 km · Must-see
- First Assembly of God - Dearborn Heights · church · Wayne · ~54 km · Must-see
- American Hungarian Reformed Church · church · Wayne · ~58 km · Must-see
- Our Lady of the Scapular Parish · church · Wayne · ~64 km · Must-see
- Amherstburg First Baptist Church · church · Southwestern Ontario · ~70 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Saline
27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Saline. The closest is Matthaei Botanical Gardens (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Matthaei Botanical Gardens · sanctuary · Washtenaw · ~21 km · Must-see
- Hudson Mills Metropolitan Park · sanctuary · Washtenaw · ~30 km · Must-see
- Pinckney State Recreation Area · sanctuary · Washtenaw · ~40 km · Must-see
- Brighton State Recreation Area · sanctuary · Livingston · ~47 km · Must-see
- Goose Creek Grasslands Nature Sanctuary · sanctuary · Lenawee · ~57 km · Must-see
- Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Wayne · ~62 km · Must-see
Museums near Saline
21 museums within 100 km of Saline. The closest is Cobblestone Farm (13 km). Best time: year-round.
- Cobblestone Farm · museum · Washtenaw · ~13 km · Must-see
- University of Michigan Museum of Art · museum · Washtenaw · ~16 km · Must-see
- Kelsey Museum of Archaeology · museum · Washtenaw · ~16 km · Must-see
- Kempf House Museum · museum · Washtenaw · ~16 km · Must-see
- Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum · museum · Washtenaw · ~16 km · Must-see
- Old Mill Museum · museum · Monroe · ~32 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Saline
16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Saline. The closest is Detroit Observatory (17 km). Best time: october to february.
- Detroit Observatory · fort · Washtenaw · ~17 km · Must-see
- Bois Blanc Blockhouse · fort · Southwestern Ontario · ~69 km · Must-see
- Fort Malden National Historic Site · fort · Southwestern Ontario · ~69 km · Must-see
- Navy Yard Park · fort · Southwestern Ontario · ~69 km · Must-see
- Amherstburg Royal Naval Dockyard · fort · Southwestern Ontario · ~69 km · Must-see
- Bellevue House · fort · Southwestern Ontario · ~70 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Saline
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.
- Start in Saline
- 1 km First Presbyterian Church of Saline · church, Washtenaw
- 13 km Cobblestone Farm · museum, Washtenaw
- 1 km Buhr Park · park, Washtenaw
- 1 km Nelson Meade County Farm Park · park, Washtenaw
- 3 km The Rock · park, Washtenaw
- 16 km Back to Saline
Plan a longer trip from Saline — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Saline
No traveller has reported from around Saline yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Saline
All places near Saline by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Dexter Huron Metropolitan Park · park · Washtenaw · ~25 km · Must-see
- Hudson Mills Metropolitan Park · sanctuary · Washtenaw · ~30 km · Must-see
- Belleville Lake · lake · Wayne · ~31 km · Must-see
- Old Mill Museum · museum · Monroe · ~32 km · Must-see
- Watkins Lake State Park · lake · Jackson · ~37 km · Must-see
- Lower Huron Metropark · park · Wayne · ~38 km · Must-see
- W. J. Hayes State Park · park · Lenawee · ~39 km · Must-see
- Hidden Lake Gardens · lake · Lenawee · ~39 km · Must-see
- Strawberry Lake · lake · Livingston · ~40 km · Must-see
- Pinckney State Recreation Area · sanctuary · Washtenaw · ~40 km · Must-see
- Green Lake · lake · Washtenaw · ~41 km · Must-see
- Zukey Lake · lake · Livingston · ~41 km · Must-see
- Waterloo-Pinckney Hiking Trail · trek · Washtenaw · ~43 km · Must-see
- Willow Metropark · park · Wayne · ~43 km · Must-see
- Huron Meadows Metropark · park · Livingston · ~43 km · Must-see
- Maybury State Park · park · Wayne · ~45 km · Must-see
- The Coe House Museum · museum · Jackson · ~46 km · Must-see
- Island Lake State Recreation Area · lake · Livingston · ~47 km · Must-see
- Brighton State Recreation Area · sanctuary · Livingston · ~47 km · Must-see
- Oakwoods Metropark · park · Wayne · ~48 km · Must-see
- Cambridge Junction Historic State Park · park · Lenawee · ~48 km · Must-see
- Waterloo State Recreation Area · park · Jackson · ~49 km · Must-see
- Decision Pending · attraction · Livingston · ~50 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Waterloo Farm Museum · museum · Jackson · ~51 km · Must-see
- Hines Parkway · park · Wayne · ~52 km · Must-see
- Kent Lake · lake · Oakland · ~53 km · Must-see
- Ecorse River · lake · Wayne · ~54 km · Must-see
- Lake Columbia · lake · Jackson · ~54 km · Must-see
- First Assembly of God - Dearborn Heights · church · Wayne · ~54 km · Must-see
- River Raisin National Battlefield Park · park · Monroe · ~55 km · Must-see
- Heritage Park · park · Wayne · ~55 km · Must-see
- Clark Lake · lake · Jackson · ~56 km · Must-see
- Gilletts Lake · lake · Jackson · ~56 km · Must-see
- Goose Creek Grasslands Nature Sanctuary · sanctuary · Lenawee · ~57 km · Must-see
- Walled Lake · lake · Oakland · ~58 km · Must-see
- American Hungarian Reformed Church · church · Wayne · ~58 km · Must-see
- Wm. C. Sterling State Park · park · Monroe · ~58 km · Must-see
- Devils Lake · lake · Lenawee · ~58 km · Must-see
- Kensington Metropark · park · Oakland · ~59 km · Must-see
- The Henry Ford · museum · Wayne · ~60 km · Must-see
- Camp Dearborn · park · Oakland · ~60 km · Must-see
- WDFN (Detroit) · attraction · Wayne · ~60 km · Must-see
- WLQV-AM (Detroit) · attraction · Wayne · ~61 km · Must-see
- Uniroyal Tire (World's Largest Tire) · attraction · Wayne · ~61 km · Must-see
- Proud Lake State Recreation Area · lake · Oakland · ~61 km · Must-see
- Islamic Center of America · dargah · Wayne · ~61 km · Must-see
- Eliza Howell Park · park · Wayne · ~61 km · Must-see
- Lake Erie Metropark · lake · Wayne · ~62 km · Must-see
- Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Wayne · ~62 km · Must-see
- Elizabeth Park · park · Wayne · ~62 km · Must-see
- Fossil Park · attraction · Lucas · ~63 km · Must-see
- Our Lady of the Scapular Parish · church · Wayne · ~64 km · Must-see
- Pointe Mouillee State Game Area · sanctuary · Wayne · ~64 km · Must-see
- Council Point Park · park · Wayne · ~65 km · Must-see
- WPXD-TV (Detroit) · attraction · Oakland · ~65 km · Must-see
- WKBD-TV (CW 50 Detroit) · attraction · Oakland · ~65 km · Must-see
- Grosse Ile Yacht Club · river spot · Wayne · ~66 km · Must-see
- Arab American National Museum · museum · Wayne · ~66 km · Must-see
- Hindu Temple of Toledo · temple · Lucas · ~66 km · Must-see
- Lake Hudson State Recreation Area · lake · Fulton · ~66 km · Must-see
- John D. Dingell Park · park · Wayne · ~66 km · Must-see
- McCourtie Park · park · Hillsdale · ~67 km · Must-see
- R. A. Stranahan Arboretum · park · Lucas · ~67 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 8 | 79 | Ford Lake (21 km) |
| Parks | 17 | 52 | Buhr Park (13 km) |
| Churches | 2 | 41 | First Presbyterian Church of Saline (1 km) |
| Other attractions | 7 | 39 | The Cube (16 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 4 | 27 | Matthaei Botanical Gardens (21 km) |
| Museums | 7 | 21 | Cobblestone Farm (13 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 1 | 16 | Detroit Observatory (17 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 0 | 4 | Islamic Center of America (61 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 0 | 4 | Detroit River Light (70 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 0 | 3 | Teaspoon Hill (80 km) |
| Temples | 0 | 2 | Hindu Temple of Toledo (66 km) |
| Treks | 1 | 1 | Waterloo-Pinckney Hiking Trail (43 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 0 | 1 | Grosse Ile Yacht Club (66 km) |
Saline: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Saline?
First Presbyterian Church of Saline (church, about 1 km), Cobblestone Farm (museum, about 13 km), Buhr Park (park, about 13 km), Nelson Meade County Farm Park (park, about 15 km), The Rock (park, about 16 km), The Cube (attraction, about 16 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Saline?
47 places on Spotwander: 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 parks, 2 churches, 7 other attractions, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.
Which is the nearest lake to Saline?
Ford Lake, about 21 km by road; Belleville Lake (31 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Saline?
Buhr Park, about 13 km by road; Nelson Meade County Farm Park (15 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Saline?
First Presbyterian Church of Saline, about 1 km by road; Dixboro United Methodist Church (24 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Saline?
Start in Saline, visit First Presbyterian Church of Saline, then Cobblestone Farm, then Buhr Park, then Nelson Meade County Farm Park, then The Rock, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Saline?
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 Saline
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Saline’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Saline on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.