Olmsted district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Byron

Byron is a town in Olmsted district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 5,328 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 16 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums and 9 churches. The must-see places are Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo (7 km), Mayo Building (18 km) and Jay C Hormel Nature Center (57 km).

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Byron, Minnesota
Byron, Olmsted district, Minnesota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Byron at a glance

Location
Olmsted district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 5,328
Coordinates
44.0327° N, 92.6455° W
Places within 50 km
55 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Byron

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Forts & heritage near Byron

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Byron. The closest is Dr Paul E Zollman Memorial (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Byron

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Byron. The closest is Silver Lake (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Byron

37 museums within 100 km of Byron. The closest is Oxbow Nature Center (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Byron

37 churches within 100 km of Byron. The closest is Destiny Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Byron

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Byron. The closest is Bison Rock (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Byron

17 parks within 100 km of Byron. The closest is Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Byron

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Byron
  2. 9 km Danesville · heritage site, Dodge
  3. 3 km Dr Paul E Zollman Memorial · monument, Olmsted
  4. 1 km Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo · park, Pepin
  5. 1 km Oxbow Nature Center · museum, Olmsted
  6. 20 km Mayo Building · nature spot, Olmsted
  7. 18 km Back to Byron

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Byron by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1641Dr Paul E Zollman Memorial (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs540Silver Lake (19 km)
    Museums537Oxbow Nature Center (7 km)
    Churches937Destiny Church (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints225Bison Rock (14 km)
    Parks1417Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens113Mayo Building (18 km)
    Waterfalls111Cascade Meadows Wetlands (14 km)
    Caves15Bear Cave Park (28 km)
    Beaches & coast15Chester Woods Beach (34 km)
    Other attractions03Thomas Scott Buckham Memorial Library (72 km)

    Byron: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Byron?

    Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo (park, about 7 km), Mayo Building (nature spot, about 18 km), Dr Paul E Zollman Memorial (monument, about 7 km), Oxbow Nature Center (museum, about 7 km), Danesville (heritage site, about 9 km), Kasson Water Tower (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    55 places on Spotwander: 16 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums, 9 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Byron?

    Dr Paul E Zollman Memorial, about 7 km by road; Danesville (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Byron?

    Silver Lake, about 19 km by road; Zumbro Lake (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Byron?

    Oxbow Nature Center, about 7 km by road; Historic Mayowood Mansion (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Byron?

    Start in Byron, visit Danesville, then Dr Paul E Zollman Memorial, then Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo, then Oxbow Nature Center, then Mayo Building, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Byron?

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

    Towns near Byron

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