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South Lyon

South Lyon is a town in Livingston district, Michigan, United States of about 11,722 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit: 57 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 parks and 6 churches. The must-see places are Island Lake State Recreation Area, Kent Lake and Huron Meadows Metropark.

42.4606° N, 83.6516° WPop. 11,722

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Within 30 km40 places
Within 50 km119
Must-see275
Notable0
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from South Lyon

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:27 pm

68 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 South Lyon
  2. Huron Meadows Metroparkpark · 45 min
  3. Island Lake State Recreation Areaisland · 45 min
  4. Kent Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Kensington Metroparkpark · 45 min
  6. Maybury State Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in South Lyon
Today’s loopSouth LyonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near South Lyon?

Island Lake State Recreation Area (island, about 8 km), Kent Lake (lake, about 11 km), Huron Meadows Metropark (park, about 13 km), Maybury State Park (park, about 13 km), Kensington Metropark (park, about 16 km), Decision Pending (attraction, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of South Lyon?

119 places on Spotwander: 57 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 parks, 18 other attractions, 6 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest lake to South Lyon?

Island Lake State Recreation Area, about 8 km by road; Kent Lake (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to South Lyon?

Huron Meadows Metropark, about 13 km by road; Maybury State Park (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from South Lyon?

Start in South Lyon, visit Huron Meadows Metropark, then Island Lake State Recreation Area, then Kent Lake, then Kensington Metropark, then Maybury State Park, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.