Crow Wing district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Baxter

Baxter is a town in Crow Wing district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 7,934 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 churches, 10 forts & heritage and 5 museums. The must-see places are Whipple Beach Recreational Area (3 km), Northland Arboretum (6 km) and Bane Park (9 km).

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Baxter, Minnesota
Baxter, Crow Wing district, Minnesota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Baxter at a glance

Location
Crow Wing district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 7,934
Coordinates
46.3433° N, 94.2867° W
Places within 50 km
67 (31 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Baxter

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Baxter

120 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Baxter. The closest is Whipple Beach Recreational Area (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Baxter

21 churches within 100 km of Baxter. The closest is Heritage Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Baxter

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baxter. The closest is Brainerd Water Tower (9 km); the best-known is Fort Ripley City Park (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Baxter

13 museums within 100 km of Baxter. The closest is Crow Wing County Historical Society and Museum (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Baxter

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Baxter. The closest is Northland Arboretum (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baxter

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Baxter. The closest is Chippewa Lookout (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Baxter

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baxter
  2. 3 km Whipple Beach Recreational Area · lake, Crow Wing
  3. 10 km Sylvan Dam · dam, Cass
  4. 5 km Crow Wing State Park · nature spot, Cass
  5. 16 km Bane Park · park, Crow Wing
  6. 5 km Northland Arboretum · nature spot, Crow Wing
  7. 6 km Back to Baxter

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How to reach Baxter

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Baxter by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs31120Whipple Beach Recreational Area (3 km)
    Churches621Heritage Church (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1019Brainerd Water Tower (9 km)
    Museums513Crow Wing County Historical Society and Museum (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Northland Arboretum (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints48Chippewa Lookout (10 km)
    Other attractions45Breezy Point Resort (35 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34Gooseberry Island (35 km)
    Parks13Bane Park (9 km)
    Beaches & coast03Hunters Bay (82 km)
    Waterfalls12Cascade Lake (42 km)

    Baxter: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baxter?

    Whipple Beach Recreational Area (lake, about 3 km), Northland Arboretum (nature spot, about 6 km), Bane Park (park, about 9 km), Crow Wing State Park (nature spot, about 10 km), Sylvan Dam (dam, about 10 km), Gull Lake (lake, about 16 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Baxter?

    Whipple Beach Recreational Area, about 3 km by road; Sylvan Dam (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Baxter?

    Heritage Church, about 5 km by road; Faith Baptist Church (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Baxter?

    Brainerd Water Tower, about 9 km by road; Father Pierz Chapel (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baxter?

    Start in Baxter, visit Whipple Beach Recreational Area, then Sylvan Dam, then Crow Wing State Park, then Bane Park, then Northland Arboretum, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baxter?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Baxter

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