Places to visit near

Shields

Shields is a town in Saginaw district, Michigan, United States of about 6,587 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit: 106 parks, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, Children's Zoo at Celebration Square and Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption.

43.4153° N, 84.0564° WPop. 6,587

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Within 30 km64 places
Within 50 km156
Must-see37
Notable190
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Shields

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:54 pm

76 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Shields
  2. Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. William H. Haithco Recreation Areapark · 45 min
  4. Children's Zoo at Celebration Squarenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Shiawassee National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Hartley Outdoor Recreation Centernature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Shields
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shields?

Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 10 km), Children's Zoo at Celebration Square (nature spot, about 10 km), Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption (church, about 12 km), William H. Haithco Recreation Area (park, about 12 km), Castle Museum of Saginaw County History (museum, about 12 km), Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum (museum, about 17 km).

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

156 places on Spotwander: 106 parks, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage, 6 museums.

Which is the nearest park to Shields?

Roberts Park, about 1 km by road; West Michigan Park (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Shields?

Roethke Park, about 5 km by road; Imerman Memorial Park (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shields?

Start in Shields, visit Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, then William H. Haithco Recreation Area, then Children's Zoo at Celebration Square, then Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, then Hartley Outdoor Recreation Center, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.