Places to visit near

Aitkin

Aitkin is a town in Aitkin district, Minnesota, United States of about 2,053 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit: 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage and 5 museums. The must-see places are Elm Island Lake, Mallard Lake and Farm Island Lake Wildlife Management Area.

46.5330° N, 93.7103° WPop. 2,053

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Within 30 km38 places
Within 50 km74
Must-see79
Notable136
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Aitkin

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:47 pm

81 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Aitkin
  2. Elm Island Lakeisland · 45 min
  3. Mallard Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Farm Island Lake Wildlife Management Areaisland · 45 min
  5. Reno Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Dean Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Aitkin
Today’s loopAitkinStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Aitkin?

Elm Island Lake (island, about 13 km), Mallard Lake (lake, about 17 km), Farm Island Lake Wildlife Management Area (island, about 18 km), Dean Lake (lake, about 19 km), Reno Lake (lake, about 20 km), Jacques Art Center (museum, about 1 km).

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

74 places on Spotwander: 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 7 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest lake to Aitkin?

Aitkin Lanes, about 1 km by road; Cedar Lake Wildlife Management Area (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Aitkin?

Veterans Memorial, about 1 km by road; VFW Tank (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aitkin?

Start in Aitkin, visit Elm Island Lake, then Mallard Lake, then Farm Island Lake Wildlife Management Area, then Reno Lake, then Dean Lake, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.