Wayne district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Taylor

Taylor is a town in Wayne district, Michigan, United States, home to about 61,568 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 parks, 31 churches and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Ecorse River (2 km), First Assembly of God - Dearborn Heights (4 km) and Heritage Park (4 km).

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Taylor, Michigan
Taylor, Wayne district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Taylor at a glance

Location
Wayne district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 61,568
Coordinates
42.2409° N, 83.2696° W
Places within 50 km
147 (147 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 Taylor

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Taylor

75 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Taylor. The closest is Ecorse River (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Taylor

53 parks within 100 km of Taylor. The closest is Heritage Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Taylor

39 churches within 100 km of Taylor. The closest is First Assembly of God - Dearborn Heights (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Taylor

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Taylor. The closest is Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Taylor

20 museums within 100 km of Taylor. The closest is The Henry Ford (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Taylor

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Taylor. The closest is Fort Wayne (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Taylor

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Taylor
  2. 2 km Ecorse River · lake, Wayne
  3. 2 km First Assembly of God - Dearborn Heights · church, Wayne
  4. 6 km The Henry Ford · museum, Wayne
  5. 10 km American Hungarian Reformed Church · church, Wayne
  6. 4 km Heritage Park · park, Wayne
  7. 4 km Back to Taylor

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How to reach Taylor

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Taylor by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1175Ecorse River (2 km)
    Parks3353Heritage Park (4 km)
    Other attractions3141WLQV-AM (Detroit) (7 km)
    Churches3139First Assembly of God - Dearborn Heights (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens927Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (15 km)
    Museums1320The Henry Ford (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1115Fort Wayne (19 km)
    Beaches & coast35William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Grosse Ile Yacht Club (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Islamic Center of America (13 km)
    Temples12Temple Beth El (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Waterford Hill (67 km)
    Treks01Waterloo-Pinckney Hiking Trail (87 km)
    Caves01Crystal Cave (94 km)

    Taylor: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Taylor?

    Ecorse River (lake, about 2 km), First Assembly of God - Dearborn Heights (church, about 4 km), Heritage Park (park, about 4 km), American Hungarian Reformed Church (church, about 5 km), WLQV-AM (Detroit) (attraction, about 7 km), Uniroyal Tire (World's Largest Tire) (attraction, about 7 km).

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

    147 places on Spotwander: 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 parks, 31 other attractions, 31 churches, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Taylor?

    Ecorse River, about 2 km by road; Belleville Lake (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Taylor?

    Heritage Park, about 4 km by road; Council Point Park (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Taylor?

    First Assembly of God - Dearborn Heights, about 4 km by road; American Hungarian Reformed Church (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Taylor?

    Start in Taylor, visit Ecorse River, then First Assembly of God - Dearborn Heights, then The Henry Ford, then American Hungarian Reformed Church, then Heritage Park, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Taylor?

    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 Taylor

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