Hennepin district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Champlin

Champlin is a town in Hennepin district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 23,894 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 72 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 parks, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens and 10 churches. The must-see places are Andrews Park (4 km), WCCO-AM Tower (5 km) and Pierre Bottineau House (9 km).

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Champlin, Minnesota
Champlin, Hennepin district, Minnesota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Champlin at a glance

Location
Hennepin district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 23,894
Coordinates
45.1889° N, 93.3975° W
Places within 50 km
141 (141 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Champlin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Champlin: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Champlin

180 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Champlin. The closest is Coon Rapids Dam (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Champlin

25 parks within 100 km of Champlin. The closest is Andrews Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Champlin

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Champlin. The closest is Oliver H. Kelley Farm (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Champlin

14 churches within 100 km of Champlin. The closest is St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Champlin

8 museums within 100 km of Champlin. The closest is James J. Fiorentino Museum (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Champlin

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Champlin. The closest is Pierre Bottineau House (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Champlin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Champlin
  2. 12 km Bunker Lake · lake, Anoka
  3. 11 km Coon Rapids Dam · dam, Hennepin
  4. 7 km Andrews Park · park, Hennepin
  5. 8 km Pierre Bottineau House · heritage site, Hennepin
  6. 7 km Hindu Temple of Minnesota · temple, Hennepin
  7. 13 km Back to Champlin

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How to reach Champlin

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Champlin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs72180Coon Rapids Dam (10 km)
    Parks1725Andrews Park (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1120Oliver H. Kelley Farm (17 km)
    Churches1014St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral (29 km)
    Other attractions713WCCO-AM Tower (5 km)
    Museums78James J. Fiorentino Museum (31 km)
    Forts & heritage77Pierre Bottineau House (9 km)
    Temples25Hindu Temple of Minnesota (13 km)
    Waterfalls23Saint Anthony Falls (25 km)
    Treks33Minneapolis Skyway System (32 km)
    Buddhist sites11Minnesota Buddhist Vihara (26 km)
    Caves11Wabasha Street Caves (47 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center (48 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Stillwater Overlook (63 km)

    Champlin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Champlin?

    Andrews Park (park, about 4 km), WCCO-AM Tower (attraction, about 5 km), Pierre Bottineau House (heritage site, about 9 km), Coon Rapids Dam (dam, about 10 km), Bunker Lake (lake, about 12 km), Hindu Temple of Minnesota (temple, about 13 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 72 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 parks, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches, 7 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Champlin?

    Coon Rapids Dam, about 10 km by road; Bunker Lake (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Champlin?

    Andrews Park, about 4 km by road; Babcock Memorial Park (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Champlin?

    Oliver H. Kelley Farm, about 17 km by road; Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Champlin?

    Start in Champlin, visit Bunker Lake, then Coon Rapids Dam, then Andrews Park, then Pierre Bottineau House, then Hindu Temple of Minnesota, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Champlin?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Champlin

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