Saint Louis district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Babbitt

Babbitt is a town in Saint Louis district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 1,519 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 waterfalls, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Bear Island Lake (10 km), Listening Point (28 km) and Jasper Peak (29 km).

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Babbitt, Minnesota
Babbitt, Saint Louis district, Minnesota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Babbitt at a glance

Location
Saint Louis district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 1,519
Coordinates
47.7085° N, 91.9446° W
Places within 50 km
65 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Babbitt

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Babbitt

140 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Babbitt. The closest is Birch Point (9 km); the best-known is Bear Island Lake (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Babbitt

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Babbitt. The closest is Falls Lakes (22 km); the best-known is Newton Falls (42 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Babbitt

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Babbitt. The closest is Jasper Peak (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Babbitt

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Babbitt. The closest is Fallen Veterans (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Babbitt

12 churches within 100 km of Babbitt. The closest is Evangelical Lutheran Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Babbitt

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Babbitt. The closest is Moose Point (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Babbitt

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Babbitt
  2. 1 km Fallen Veterans · heritage site, Saint Louis
  3. 1 km Evangelical Lutheran Church · church, Saint Louis
  4. 9 km Bear Island Lake · island, Saint Louis
  5. 9 km Babbitt Assembly of God Church · church, Saint Louis
  6. 1 km Saint Pius Catholic Church · church, Saint Louis
  7. 1 km Back to Babbitt

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Babbitt by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27140Birch Point (9 km)
    Waterfalls520Falls Lakes (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints317Jasper Peak (29 km)
    Forts & heritage713Fallen Veterans (1 km)
    Churches812Evangelical Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Beaches & coast510Moose Point (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Keeley Creek Natural Area (25 km)
    Museums48Nelimark Homestead (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves26Cherry Island (38 km)
    Treks02Sioux-Hustler Trail (73 km)
    Parks01Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area (59 km)

    Babbitt: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Babbitt?

    Bear Island Lake (island, about 10 km), Evangelical Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km), Fallen Veterans (heritage site, about 1 km), Saint Pius Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Babbitt Assembly of God Church (church, about 1 km), Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    65 places on Spotwander: 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 waterfalls, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 8 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Babbitt?

    Birch Point, about 9 km by road; Bear Island Lake (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Babbitt?

    Falls Lakes, about 22 km by road; Dry Falls (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Babbitt?

    Jasper Peak, about 29 km by road; Blueberry Bluff (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Babbitt?

    Start in Babbitt, visit Fallen Veterans, then Evangelical Lutheran Church, then Bear Island Lake, then Babbitt Assembly of God Church, then Saint Pius Catholic Church, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Babbitt?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Babbitt

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Babbitt’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Babbitt on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.