Chippewa district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Thorp

Thorp is a town in Chippewa district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 1,624 people. Within 50 km by road there are 29 places to visit — 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches, 3 waterfalls and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Rock Dam (32 km), Augusta Wildlife Area (43 km) and Brunet Island State Park (46 km).

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Thorp, Wisconsin
Thorp, Chippewa district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Thorp at a glance

Location
Chippewa district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 1,624
Coordinates
44.9611° N, 90.7999° W
Places within 50 km
29 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Thorp

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Thorp: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Thorp

59 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Thorp. The closest is 1 Reservoir (19 km); the best-known is Rock Dam (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Thorp

39 churches within 100 km of Thorp. The closest is Our Savior's Lutheran Church (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Thorp

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Thorp. The closest is Brunet Falls Park (44 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Thorp

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Thorp. The closest is Gilman Lookout Tower (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Thorp

13 parks within 100 km of Thorp. The closest is Brunet Island State Park (46 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Thorp

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Thorp. The closest is Augusta Wildlife Area (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Thorp

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 132 km on the road.

  1. Start in Thorp
  2. 19 km 1 Reservoir · reservoir, Taylor
  3. 8 km Gilman Lookout Tower · viewpoint, Taylor
  4. 12 km D R Moon Memorial Library · monument, Chippewa
  5. 36 km Augusta Wildlife Area · nature spot, Eau Claire
  6. 25 km Rock Dam · dam, Clark
  7. 32 km Back to Thorp

Plan a longer trip from Thorp — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Thorp

    All places near Thorp by distance

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    Places near Thorp by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs591 Reservoir (19 km)
    Churches39Our Savior's Lutheran Church (33 km)
    Waterfalls22Brunet Falls Park (44 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Gilman Lookout Tower (15 km)
    Parks13Brunet Island State Park (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Augusta Wildlife Area (43 km)
    Forts & heritage5D R Moon Memorial Library (13 km)
    Museums41897 Clark County Jail Museum (59 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves4Pine Island (68 km)
    Other attractions3Peace Memorial (34 km)

    Thorp: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Thorp?

    Rock Dam (dam, about 32 km), D R Moon Memorial Library (monument, about 13 km), Gilman Lookout Tower (viewpoint, about 15 km), 1 Reservoir (reservoir, about 19 km), Augusta Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 43 km), Otter Lake County Park (lake, about 23 km).

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

    29 places on Spotwander: 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches, 3 waterfalls, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest lake to Thorp?

    1 Reservoir, about 19 km by road; Otter Lake County Park (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Thorp?

    Our Savior's Lutheran Church, about 33 km by road; Holy Cross Catholic Church (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Thorp?

    Brunet Falls Park, about 44 km by road; Jim Falls 2WP426 Dam (48 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Thorp?

    Start in Thorp, visit 1 Reservoir, then Gilman Lookout Tower, then D R Moon Memorial Library, then Augusta Wildlife Area, then Rock Dam, and drive back — about 132 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Thorp?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Thorp

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