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Appleton

Appleton is a town in Swift district, Minnesota, United States of about 1,341 people. Within 50 km by road there are 20 places to visit: 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage and 4 museums. The must-see places are Hart Lake, Lac Qui Parle and Artichoke Lake.

45.1969° N, 96.0198° WPop. 1,341

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Within 30 km9 places
Within 50 km20
Must-see68
Notable86
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Hart Lake

Lake · 13 km

Lac Qui Parle, lake near Appleton
Must-see

Lac Qui Parle

Lake · 14 km · Chippewa

Must-see

Artichoke Lake

Lake · 24 km · Big Stone

Places near Appleton by type

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One day from Appleton

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:29 pm

89 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 Appleton
  2. Hart Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Artichoke Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Marsh Lake Damdam · 45 min
  5. Lac Qui Parlelake · 45 min
  6. Arv Hus Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Appleton
Today’s loopAppletonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Appleton?

Hart Lake (lake, about 13 km), Lac Qui Parle (lake, about 14 km), Sand Pit (beach, about 3 km), Artichoke Lake (lake, about 24 km), Marsh Lake Dam (dam, about 8 km), Arv Hus Museum (museum, about 16 km).

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

20 places on Spotwander: 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 1 church, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest lake to Appleton?

Marsh Lake Dam, about 8 km by road; Hart Lake (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Appleton?

Fort Renville, about 27 km by road; Lac Qui Parle Mission (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Appleton?

Start in Appleton, visit Hart Lake, then Artichoke Lake, then Marsh Lake Dam, then Lac Qui Parle, then Arv Hus Museum, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.