Wayne district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Windsor

Windsor is a city in Wayne district, Michigan, United States, home to about 278,013 people. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit — 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 parks, 30 churches and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Jackson Park (1 km), Willistead Manor (3 km) and Grand Marais Drain Trail (3 km).

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

Windsor at a glance

Location
Wayne district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 278,013
Coordinates
42.3001° N, 83.0165° W
Places within 50 km
124 (124 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 Windsor

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

71 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Windsor. The closest is Bagley Memorial Fountain (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Windsor

46 parks within 100 km of Windsor. The closest is Jackson Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Windsor

34 churches within 100 km of Windsor. The closest is Mariner's Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Windsor

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Windsor. The closest is Monument to Joe Louis (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Windsor

16 museums within 100 km of Windsor. The closest is Art Gallery of Windsor (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Windsor

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Windsor. The closest is Willistead Manor (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Windsor

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Windsor
  2. 1 km Jackson Park · park, Southwestern Ontario
  3. 3 km Grand Marais Drain Trail · park, Southwestern Ontario
  4. 5 km Willistead Manor · heritage site, Southwestern Ontario
  5. 2 km Festival Plaza · park, Southwestern Ontario
  6. 1 km François Baby House · heritage site, Southwestern Ontario
  7. 4 km Back to Windsor

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How to reach Windsor

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    Within 15 km of Windsor

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Windsor by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1071Bagley Memorial Fountain (5 km)
    Parks2446Jackson Park (1 km)
    Other attractions2639The Spirit of Detroit (5 km)
    Churches3034Mariner's Church (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens824Monument to Joe Louis (5 km)
    Museums816Art Gallery of Windsor (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1013Willistead Manor (3 km)
    Beaches & coast36William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Grosse Ile Yacht Club (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Shrine of the Black Madonna (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Waterford Hill (70 km)
    Temples11Temple Beth El (42 km)
    Caves01Crystal Cave (93 km)

    Windsor: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Windsor?

    Jackson Park (park, about 1 km), Willistead Manor (heritage site, about 3 km), Grand Marais Drain Trail (park, about 3 km), Festival Plaza (park, about 3 km), François Baby House (heritage site, about 4 km), Art Gallery of Windsor (museum, about 4 km).

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

    124 places on Spotwander: 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 parks, 26 other attractions, 30 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Windsor?

    Bagley Memorial Fountain, about 5 km by road; Russel A. Alger Fountain (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Windsor?

    Jackson Park, about 1 km by road; Grand Marais Drain Trail (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Windsor?

    Mariner's Church, about 5 km by road; Christ Church, Detroit (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Windsor?

    Start in Windsor, visit Jackson Park, then Grand Marais Drain Trail, then Willistead Manor, then Festival Plaza, then François Baby House, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Windsor?

    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 Windsor

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