Places to visit near

Waupun

Waupun is a town in Dodge district, Wisconsin, United States of about 11,343 people. Within 50 km by road there are 12 places to visit: 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 0 parks. The must-see places are Waupun Heritage Museum, Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area and Fourmile Island Rookery State Natural Area.

43.6333° N, 88.7296° WPop. 11,343

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Within 30 km6 places
Within 50 km12
Must-see93
Notable0
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Waupun

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:53 pm

135 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 Waupun
  2. Horicon Marsh Wildlife Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Shaw Marsh Wildlife Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Beaver Dam Lake State Wildlife Areadam · 45 min
  5. Fox Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Sisson's Peony Gardensgarden · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Waupun
Today’s loopWaupunStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Waupun?

Waupun Heritage Museum (museum, about 1 km), Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 22 km), Fourmile Island Rookery State Natural Area (island, about 22 km), Fox Lake (lake, about 22 km), Beaver Dam Lake State Wildlife Area (dam, about 23 km), Sisson's Peony Gardens (garden, about 25 km).

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

12 places on Spotwander: 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 church, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest lake to Waupun?

Fox Lake, about 22 km by road; Beaver Dam Lake State Wildlife Area (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Waupun?

Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area, about 22 km by road; Fourmile Island Rookery State Natural Area (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Waupun?

Start in Waupun, visit Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area, then Shaw Marsh Wildlife Area, then Beaver Dam Lake State Wildlife Area, then Fox Lake, then Sisson's Peony Gardens, and drive back — about 135 km by road in all.