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Things to see in New Glarus (United States): 8 places and when to go
New Glarus is a town in United States, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (4), Nature (1), Wildlife (1). The best known are New Glarus Woods State Park, Chalet of the Golden Fleece and New Glarus Town Hall. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 42.8087, -89.6333
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (4) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1) · Museums and art (1) · History (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 169 km as the crow flies
What to see in New Glarus
The places in and around New Glarus, 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.
- New Glarus Woods State ParkState park in Green County, Wisconsin2.4 km
- Chalet of the Golden FleeceHouse in New Glarus, Wisconsin579 m
- New Glarus Town HallTown hall of New Glarus, registered to the National Register of Historic Places1.0 km
- IAT - Albany SegmentHiking14 km
- IAT - Brooklyn Wildlife SegmentHiking12 km
- IAT - Monticello-Brooklyn Wildlife connectionHiking9.2 km
- IAT - Monticello SegmentHiking5.9 km
- New Glarus BreweryBrewery1.6 km
When to go to New Glarus
The best time to visit New Glarus 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.
- JanPossible9:11
- FebPossible10:19
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:11
- MayBest time14:27
- JunBest time15:08
- JulBest time14:51
- AugBest time13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:30
- DecPossible8:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52. In April, 8 of the 8 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 New Glarus
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 169 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
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- Madison, Wisconsin46 places35 km
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- Sauk City16 places52 km
- Dane6 places56 km
- Rockford, Illinois10 places76 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in New Glarus?
The best known: New Glarus Woods State Park, Chalet of the Golden Fleece, New Glarus Town Hall. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit New Glarus?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52.
How do you get to New Glarus?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 169 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with New Glarus as the destination and these 8 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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