Hennepin district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Edina

Edina is a town in Hennepin district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 50,138 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 89 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 churches. The must-see places are Indianhead Lake (4 km), Lake Normandale (6 km) and Richfield History Center and Museum (6 km).

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

Edina at a glance

Location
Hennepin district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 50,138
Coordinates
44.8897° N, 93.3500° W
Places within 50 km
173 (173 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 Edina

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Edina: 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 Edina

188 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Edina. The closest is Indianhead Lake (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Edina

26 parks within 100 km of Edina. The closest is Loring Park (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Edina

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Edina. The closest is Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Edina

15 churches within 100 km of Edina. The closest is Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Edina

8 museums within 100 km of Edina. The closest is Richfield History Center and Museum (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Edina

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Edina. The closest is Aldrich Avenue Bridge (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Edina

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Edina
  2. 4 km Indianhead Lake · lake, Hennepin
  3. 5 km Lake Normandale · lake, Hennepin
  4. 8 km Richfield History Center and Museum · museum, Hennepin
  5. 7 km Lake Harriet · lake, Hennepin
  6. 4 km Pavek Museum of Broadcasting · museum, Hennepin
  7. 7 km Back to Edina

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How to reach Edina

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    Within 15 km of Edina

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Edina by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs89188Indianhead Lake (4 km)
    Parks2026Loring Park (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1222Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary (7 km)
    Churches1215Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church (12 km)
    Other attractions1313Cottontail on the Trail (9 km)
    Museums78Richfield History Center and Museum (6 km)
    Forts & heritage77Aldrich Avenue Bridge (10 km)
    Temples55Temple Israel (11 km)
    Treks33Minneapolis Skyway System (14 km)
    Waterfalls23Hidden Falls Regional Park (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center (10 km)
    Buddhist sites11Minnesota Buddhist Vihara (19 km)
    Caves11Wabasha Street Caves (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Stillwater Overlook (58 km)

    Edina: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Edina?

    Indianhead Lake (lake, about 4 km), Lake Normandale (lake, about 6 km), Richfield History Center and Museum (museum, about 6 km), Lake Harriet (lake, about 6 km), Pavek Museum of Broadcasting (museum, about 7 km), Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 7 km).

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

    173 places on Spotwander: 89 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 churches, 13 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Edina?

    Indianhead Lake, about 4 km by road; Lake Normandale (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Edina?

    Loring Park, about 13 km by road; Theodore Wirth Park (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Edina?

    Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary, about 7 km by road; Minneapolis Sculpture Garden (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Edina?

    Start in Edina, visit Indianhead Lake, then Lake Normandale, then Richfield History Center and Museum, then Lake Harriet, then Pavek Museum of Broadcasting, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Edina?

    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 Edina

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