Dakota district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Eagan

Eagan is a town in Dakota district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 66,286 people. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit — 81 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 parks, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 churches. The must-see places are Blackhawk Lake (3 km), Lebanon Hills Regional Park (4 km) and South Oaks Park (5 km).

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Eagan, Minnesota
Eagan, Dakota district, Minnesota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eagan at a glance

Location
Dakota district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 66,286
Coordinates
44.8041° N, 93.1669° W
Places within 50 km
168 (168 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 Eagan

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Eagan

175 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Eagan. The closest is Blackhawk Lake (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Eagan

25 parks within 100 km of Eagan. The closest is Lebanon Hills Regional Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eagan

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eagan. The closest is South Oaks Park (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Eagan

14 churches within 100 km of Eagan. The closest is Our Lady of Victory Chapel (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Eagan

9 museums within 100 km of Eagan. The closest is Richfield History Center and Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Eagan

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eagan. The closest is Historic Fort Snelling (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Eagan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eagan
  2. 3 km Blackhawk Lake · lake, Dakota
  3. 7 km Minnesota Zoo · nature spot, Dakota
  4. 3 km Farquar Lake Park · lake, Dakota
  5. 3 km Lebanon Hills Regional Park · hill, Dakota
  6. 4 km South Oaks Park · nature spot, Dakota
  7. 5 km Back to Eagan

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How to reach Eagan

    All places near Eagan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eagan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs81175Blackhawk Lake (3 km)
    Parks1925Lebanon Hills Regional Park (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1624South Oaks Park (5 km)
    Churches1314Our Lady of Victory Chapel (17 km)
    Other attractions1213Coldwater Spring (14 km)
    Museums89Richfield History Center and Museum (16 km)
    Forts & heritage68Historic Fort Snelling (12 km)
    Temples45Temple Israel (25 km)
    Waterfalls23Hidden Falls Regional Park (14 km)
    Treks33Winchell Trail (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center (12 km)
    Caves11Wabasha Street Caves (20 km)
    Buddhist sites11Minnesota Buddhist Vihara (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Stillwater Overlook (49 km)

    Eagan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eagan?

    Blackhawk Lake (lake, about 3 km), Lebanon Hills Regional Park (hill, about 4 km), South Oaks Park (nature spot, about 5 km), Minnesota Zoo (nature spot, about 6 km), Farquar Lake Park (lake, about 7 km), Kegan Lake (lake, about 8 km).

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

    168 places on Spotwander: 81 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 parks, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 churches, 12 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Eagan?

    Blackhawk Lake, about 3 km by road; Farquar Lake Park (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Eagan?

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park, about 4 km by road; Crosby Farm Regional Park (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Eagan?

    South Oaks Park, about 5 km by road; Minnesota Zoo (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eagan?

    Start in Eagan, visit Blackhawk Lake, then Minnesota Zoo, then Farquar Lake Park, then Lebanon Hills Regional Park, then South Oaks Park, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eagan?

    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 Eagan

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