Goodhue district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Kenyon

Kenyon is a town in Goodhue district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 1,814 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit — 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 churches and 1 parks. The must-see places are Crystal Lake (24 km), River Bend Nature Center (27 km) and Skinner Memorial Chapel (31 km).

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Kenyon, Minnesota
Kenyon, Goodhue district, Minnesota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kenyon at a glance

Location
Goodhue district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 1,814
Coordinates
44.2722° N, 92.9855° W
Places within 50 km
50 (19 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 churches and parks

Top places to visit near Kenyon

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kenyon

92 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kenyon. The closest is Crystal Lake (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kenyon

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kenyon. The closest is River Bend Nature Center (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Kenyon

17 churches within 100 km of Kenyon. The closest is Holden Lutheran Church (11 km); the best-known is Skinner Memorial Chapel (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kenyon

16 parks within 100 km of Kenyon. The closest is Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo (42 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Kenyon

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kenyon. The closest is Thorstein Veblen Farmstead (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Kenyon

11 museums within 100 km of Kenyon. The closest is Kenyon Area Historical Society at the Gunderson House (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kenyon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 98 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kenyon
  2. 1 km Kenyon Area Historical Society at the Gunderson House · museum, Goodhue
  3. 26 km River Bend Nature Center · nature spot, Rice
  4. 9 km Crystal Lake · lake, Rice
  5. 19 km Skinner Memorial Chapel · monument, Rice
  6. 32 km Holden Lutheran Church · church, Goodhue
  7. 11 km Back to Kenyon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kenyon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1492Crystal Lake (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens517River Bend Nature Center (27 km)
    Churches817Holden Lutheran Church (11 km)
    Parks116Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo (42 km)
    Forts & heritage712Thorstein Veblen Farmstead (12 km)
    Other attractions212Adam Weyer Wagon Shop (28 km)
    Museums511Kenyon Area Historical Society at the Gunderson House (1 km)
    Waterfalls56Hidden Falls (16 km)
    Temples04Steel Venom (86 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Sogn Valley (19 km)
    Treks02Saint Paul Skyway System (94 km)
    Beaches & coast11Babcock Field (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center (86 km)
    Caves01Wabasha Street Caves (93 km)

    Kenyon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kenyon?

    Kenyon Area Historical Society at the Gunderson House (museum, about 1 km), Crystal Lake (lake, about 24 km), River Bend Nature Center (nature spot, about 27 km), Skinner Memorial Chapel (monument, about 31 km), Holden Lutheran Church (church, about 11 km), McKnight Prairie (nature spot, about 32 km).

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

    50 places on Spotwander: 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 churches, 1 park, 7 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kenyon?

    Crystal Lake, about 24 km by road; Rice Lake (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Kenyon?

    River Bend Nature Center, about 27 km by road; Rice County Fairgrounds (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kenyon?

    Holden Lutheran Church, about 11 km by road; Faith Community Church (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kenyon?

    Start in Kenyon, visit Kenyon Area Historical Society at the Gunderson House, then River Bend Nature Center, then Crystal Lake, then Skinner Memorial Chapel, then Holden Lutheran Church, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kenyon?

    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 churches and parks.

    Towns near Kenyon

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