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Things to see in Silver Bay (United States): 7 places and when to go
Silver Bay is a town in United States, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Nature (3), Snow (2), History (1). The best known are Split Rock Lighthouse, Palisade Head and Crystal Bay. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 17. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 47.2956, -91.2573
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 649 km as the crow flies
What to see in Silver Bay
The places in and around Silver Bay, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Split Rock LighthouseLighthouse in Minnesota, United States13 km
- Palisade HeadRock formation in U.S. state of Minnesota4.5 km
- Crystal BayBay on Lake Superior8.0 km
- Superior Hiking TrailHiking trail9.3 km
- North Shore Adventure ParkWith kids6 m
- Tettegouche State ParkSki area4.6 km
- Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning CenterSki area11 km
When to go to Silver Bay
The best time to visit Silver Bay is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:41
- FebPossible10:01
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBest time13:23
- MayBest time14:53
- JunBest time15:43
- JulBest time15:22
- AugBest time14:03
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:03
- DecPossible8:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 17. In April, 5 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Silver Bay
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 649 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Lutsen6 places57 km
- Bayfield17 places61 km
- Ely, Minnesota6 places80 km
- Duluth, Minnesota24 places86 km
- Superior, Wisconsin16 places91 km
- Grand Marais6 places93 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Silver Bay?
The best known: Split Rock Lighthouse, Palisade Head, Crystal Bay, Superior Hiking Trail. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Silver Bay?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 17.
How do you get to Silver Bay?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 649 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Silver Bay as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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