Ramsey district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Hugo

Hugo is a town in Ramsey district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 14,388 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit — 64 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 parks, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens and 11 churches. The must-see places are Rice Lake Park (3 km), Amelia Lake (7 km) and Bald Eagle Island (7 km).

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Hugo, Minnesota
Hugo, Ramsey district, Minnesota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hugo at a glance

Location
Ramsey district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 14,388
Coordinates
45.1600° N, 92.9933° W
Places within 50 km
140 (140 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 Hugo

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

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

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Parks near Hugo

25 parks within 100 km of Hugo. The closest is Shamrock Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hugo

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hugo. The closest is Maplewood Nature Preserve (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Hugo

14 churches within 100 km of Hugo. The closest is St Paul Minnesota LDS Temple (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Hugo

8 museums within 100 km of Hugo. The closest is Washington County Historical Society, Minnesota (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hugo

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hugo. The closest is James J. Hill House (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Hugo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hugo
  2. 3 km Rice Lake Park · lake, Washington
  3. 6 km School Section Lake · lake, Washington
  4. 12 km Bald Eagle Island · island, Ramsey
  5. 4 km Wilkinson Lake Recreation Area · lake, Ramsey
  6. 2 km Amelia Lake · lake, Anoka
  7. 7 km Back to Hugo

Plan a longer trip from Hugo — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Hugo

    All places near Hugo by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Hugo by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs158Rice Lake Park (3 km)
    Parks25Shamrock Park (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Maplewood Nature Preserve (27 km)
    Churches14St Paul Minnesota LDS Temple (25 km)
    Other attractions13Como Regional Park (29 km)
    Museums8Washington County Historical Society, Minnesota (23 km)
    Forts & heritage7James J. Hill House (32 km)
    Temples5Temple Israel (41 km)
    Treks3Saint Paul Skyway System (31 km)
    Waterfalls3Saint Anthony Falls (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1Stillwater Overlook (26 km)
    Caves1Wabasha Street Caves (32 km)
    Buddhist sites1Minnesota Buddhist Vihara (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center (50 km)

    Hugo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hugo?

    Rice Lake Park (lake, about 3 km), Amelia Lake (lake, about 7 km), Bald Eagle Island (island, about 7 km), Wilkinson Lake Recreation Area (lake, about 8 km), School Section Lake (lake, about 9 km), White Bear Lake (lake, about 12 km).

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

    140 places on Spotwander: 64 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 parks, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 churches, 7 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hugo?

    Rice Lake Park, about 3 km by road; Amelia Lake (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Hugo?

    Shamrock Park, about 19 km by road; St. Croix River Boom Site Landing (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hugo?

    Maplewood Nature Preserve, about 27 km by road; Waḳaƞ Ṭípi (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hugo?

    Start in Hugo, visit Rice Lake Park, then School Section Lake, then Bald Eagle Island, then Wilkinson Lake Recreation Area, then Amelia Lake, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hugo?

    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 Hugo

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