Polk district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Shafer

Shafer is a town in Polk district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 1,036 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 parks and 0 churches. The must-see places are Bloom Lake (3 km), Colby Lake (8 km) and Linn Lake (9 km).

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Shafer, Wisconsin
Shafer, Polk district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Shafer at a glance

Location
Polk district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 1,036
Coordinates
45.3869° N, 92.7477° W
Places within 50 km
65 (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 Shafer

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Shafer

110 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Shafer. The closest is Bloom Lake (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Shafer

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Shafer. The closest is Franconia Sculpture Park (4 km); the best-known is Interstate Park (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Shafer

21 parks within 100 km of Shafer. The closest is William O'Brien State Park (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Shafer

11 churches within 100 km of Shafer. The closest is St Paul Minnesota LDS Temple (60 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Shafer

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Shafer. The closest is Silverbrook Falls (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Shafer

9 museums within 100 km of Shafer. The closest is Folsom House (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Shafer

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Shafer
  2. 9 km Linn Lake · lake, Polk
  3. 6 km Bloom Lake · lake, Polk
  4. 11 km Interstate Park · nature spot, Polk
  5. 2 km Folsom House · nature spot, Polk
  6. 4 km Colby Lake · lake, Polk
  7. 8 km Back to Shafer

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Shafer by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs41110Bloom Lake (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens726Franconia Sculpture Park (4 km)
    Parks221William O'Brien State Park (24 km)
    Churches011St Paul Minnesota LDS Temple (60 km)
    Waterfalls710Silverbrook Falls (8 km)
    Museums29Folsom House (9 km)
    Forts & heritage18Town House School (9 km)
    Other attractions18Swedish Coffee Pot Water Tower (10 km)
    Treks03Saint Paul Skyway System (70 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Franconia Landing (6 km)
    Beaches & coast22Lake O' the Dalles Beach (9 km)
    Temples02Temple Israel (80 km)
    Caves01Wabasha Street Caves (71 km)
    Buddhist sites01Minnesota Buddhist Vihara (74 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center (90 km)

    Shafer: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Shafer?

    Bloom Lake (lake, about 3 km), Colby Lake (lake, about 8 km), Linn Lake (lake, about 9 km), Interstate Park (nature spot, about 9 km), Folsom House (nature spot, about 9 km), Spider Lake (lake, about 11 km).

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

    65 places on Spotwander: 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 parks, 7 waterfalls, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Shafer?

    Bloom Lake, about 3 km by road; Colby Lake (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Shafer?

    Franconia Sculpture Park, about 4 km by road; Centennial Bedrock Glade State Natural Area (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Shafer?

    William O'Brien State Park, about 24 km by road; St. Croix Boom Site State Wayside (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Shafer?

    Start in Shafer, visit Linn Lake, then Bloom Lake, then Interstate Park, then Folsom House, then Colby Lake, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Shafer?

    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 Shafer

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