Washington district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Afton

Afton is a town in Washington district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 2,966 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit — 46 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 parks and 11 churches. The must-see places are Afton State Park (7 km), Kinnickinnic State Park (11 km) and Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch (12 km).

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Afton, Minnesota
Afton, Washington district, Minnesota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Afton at a glance

Location
Washington district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 2,966
Coordinates
44.9027° N, 92.7835° W
Places within 50 km
109 (109 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 Afton

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Afton

136 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Afton. The closest is Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Afton

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Afton. The closest is Afton State Park (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Afton

24 parks within 100 km of Afton. The closest is St. Croix River Boom Site Landing (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Afton

14 churches within 100 km of Afton. The closest is St Paul Minnesota LDS Temple (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Afton

9 museums within 100 km of Afton. The closest is Washington County Historical Society, Minnesota (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Afton

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Afton. The closest is James J. Hill House (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Afton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Afton
  2. 12 km Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch · lake, Saint Croix
  3. 13 km Lake Elmo Park Reserve · lake, Washington
  4. 11 km Colby Lake · lake, Washington
  5. 15 km Afton State Park · nature spot, Washington
  6. 5 km Kinnickinnic State Park · nature spot, Pierce
  7. 11 km Back to Afton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Afton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46136Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1226Afton State Park (7 km)
    Parks1624St. Croix River Boom Site Landing (25 km)
    Churches1114St Paul Minnesota LDS Temple (21 km)
    Other attractions413Como Regional Park (37 km)
    Museums79Washington County Historical Society, Minnesota (22 km)
    Forts & heritage58James J. Hill House (33 km)
    Temples05Temple Israel (51 km)
    Waterfalls23Little Falls Dam (18 km)
    Treks33Saint Paul Skyway System (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Stillwater Overlook (19 km)
    Caves11Wabasha Street Caves (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center (48 km)
    Buddhist sites01Minnesota Buddhist Vihara (52 km)

    Afton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Afton?

    Afton State Park (nature spot, about 7 km), Kinnickinnic State Park (nature spot, about 11 km), Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch (lake, about 12 km), Colby Lake (lake, about 12 km), Lake Elmo Park Reserve (lake, about 16 km), Eagle Point Lake (lake, about 16 km).

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

    109 places on Spotwander: 46 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 parks, 11 churches, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Afton?

    Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch, about 12 km by road; Colby Lake (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Afton?

    Afton State Park, about 7 km by road; Kinnickinnic State Park (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Afton?

    St. Croix River Boom Site Landing, about 25 km by road; Wic̣aḣapi (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Afton?

    Start in Afton, visit Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch, then Lake Elmo Park Reserve, then Colby Lake, then Afton State Park, then Kinnickinnic State Park, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Afton?

    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 Afton

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