Wrangell district, Petersburg Borough, United States

Places to visit near Wrangell

Wrangell is a town in Wrangell district, Petersburg Borough, United States, home to about 2,382 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 beaches & coast, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Favor Peak (23 km), Sam Peak (24 km) and Manzanita Peak (28 km).

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Wrangell at a glance

Location
Wrangell district, Petersburg Borough, United States
Population
about 2,382
Coordinates
56.4708° N, 132.3767° W
Places within 50 km
68 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Wrangell

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wrangell: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wrangell

128 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wrangell. The closest is Dewey Hill (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Dewey Hill · viewpoint · Wrangell · ~1 km
  • Favor Peak · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Sam Peak · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Manzanita Peak · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~28 km · Must-see
  • East Mountain · viewpoint · Wrangell · ~11 km
  • Wrangell Peak · viewpoint · Wrangell · ~11 km

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Beaches & coast near Wrangell

64 beaches & coast within 100 km of Wrangell. The closest is Blaquiere Point (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Wrangell

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Wrangell. The closest is Kadin Island (10 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Wrangell

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wrangell. The closest is Chief Shakes’ Tribal House (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wrangell

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wrangell. The closest is Tongass/Stikine National Forest (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wrangell

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wrangell. The closest is Wrangell Upper Dam (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Wrangell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wrangell
  2. 2 km Wrangell Upper Dam · dam, Wrangell
  3. 2 km Chief Shakes’ Tribal House · heritage site, Wrangell
  4. 24 km Sam Peak · peak, Petersburg Borough
  5. 4 km Favor Peak · peak, Petersburg Borough
  6. 22 km Dewey Hill · hill, Wrangell
  7. 1 km Back to Wrangell

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From travellers near Wrangell

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How to reach Wrangell

    All places near Wrangell by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wrangell by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints32128Dewey Hill (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2064Blaquiere Point (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves713Kadin Island (10 km)
    Forts & heritage48Chief Shakes’ Tribal House (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Tongass/Stikine National Forest (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Wrangell Upper Dam (2 km)
    Waterfalls14Rainbow Falls (7 km)
    Caves02El Capitan Cave (84 km)
    Museums01Clausen Memorial Museum (65 km)
    Churches01Church Peak (68 km)

    Wrangell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wrangell?

    Chief Shakes’ Tribal House (heritage site, about 1 km), Dewey Hill (hill, about 1 km), Wrangell Upper Dam (dam, about 2 km), Favor Peak (peak, about 23 km), Sam Peak (peak, about 24 km), Rainbow Falls (waterfall, about 7 km).

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

    68 places on Spotwander: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 beaches & coast, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wrangell?

    Dewey Hill, about 1 km by road; East Mountain (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Wrangell?

    Blaquiere Point, about 20 km by road; Cosmos Point (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Wrangell?

    Kadin Island, about 10 km by road; Woronkofski Island (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wrangell?

    Start in Wrangell, visit Wrangell Upper Dam, then Chief Shakes’ Tribal House, then Sam Peak, then Favor Peak, then Dewey Hill, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wrangell?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Wrangell

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