Lincoln district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Tomahawk

Tomahawk is a town in Lincoln district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 3,223 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 waterfalls. The must-see places are Lake Mohawksin (4 km), Jersey City Flowage (6 km) and Manson Lake (16 km).

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Tomahawk, Wisconsin
Tomahawk, Lincoln district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tomahawk at a glance

Location
Lincoln district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 3,223
Coordinates
45.4711° N, 89.7299° W
Places within 50 km
68 (15 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 churches

Top places to visit near Tomahawk

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tomahawk: 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 Tomahawk

136 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tomahawk. The closest is Frenchtown Beach (2 km); the best-known is Lake Mohawksin (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Tomahawk

48 churches within 100 km of Tomahawk. The closest is Grace Lutheran Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tomahawk

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tomahawk. The closest is Prairie River State Fishery Area (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Tomahawk

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Tomahawk. The closest is Grandmother Falls Dam (14 km); the best-known is IAT - Grandfather Falls Segment (24 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tomahawk

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tomahawk. The closest is Porcupine Mountain (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tomahawk

5 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tomahawk. The closest is Rock Island (37 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Tomahawk

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tomahawk
  2. 1 km First Congregational Church · church, Lincoln
  3. 15 km Manson Lake · lake, Oneida
  4. 12 km Jersey City Flowage · lake, Lincoln
  5. 7 km Lake Mohawksin · lake, Lincoln
  6. 4 km Grace Lutheran Church · church, Lincoln
  7. 0 km Back to Tomahawk

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From travellers near Tomahawk

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How to reach Tomahawk

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tomahawk by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs38136Frenchtown Beach (2 km)
    Churches448Grace Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens830Prairie River State Fishery Area (29 km)
    Waterfalls818Grandmother Falls Dam (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints58Porcupine Mountain (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25Rock Island (37 km)
    Forts & heritage0545x90 (71 km)
    Museums04Minocqua Museum (56 km)
    Beaches & coast13Crystal Beach (11 km)
    Parks13Council Grounds State Park (40 km)
    Treks11Bearskin State Trail (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Wausau Masjid (72 km)

    Tomahawk: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tomahawk?

    Lake Mohawksin (lake, about 4 km), Jersey City Flowage (lake, about 6 km), Manson Lake (lake, about 16 km), Grace Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km), First Congregational Church (church, about 1 km), Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    68 places on Spotwander: 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 waterfalls, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tomahawk?

    Frenchtown Beach, about 2 km by road; Lake Mohawksin (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tomahawk?

    Grace Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; First Congregational Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Tomahawk?

    Prairie River State Fishery Area, about 29 km by road; New Wood Wildlife Area (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tomahawk?

    Start in Tomahawk, visit First Congregational Church, then Manson Lake, then Jersey City Flowage, then Lake Mohawksin, then Grace Lutheran Church, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tomahawk?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Tomahawk

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