Mahnomen district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Mahnomen

Mahnomen is a town in Mahnomen district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 1,222 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit — 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 churches, 3 forts & heritage and 1 museums. The must-see places are Warren Lake (14 km), Aspinwall Lake (17 km) and Vanose Lake (20 km).

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Mahnomen, Minnesota
Mahnomen, Mahnomen district, Minnesota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mahnomen at a glance

Location
Mahnomen district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 1,222
Coordinates
47.3152° N, 95.9686° W
Places within 50 km
50 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Mahnomen

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mahnomen

126 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mahnomen. The closest is Warren Lake (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Mahnomen

36 churches within 100 km of Mahnomen. The closest is St. Michael's Catholic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mahnomen

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mahnomen. The closest is Les Hoien Memorial Plaque (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Mahnomen

16 museums within 100 km of Mahnomen. The closest is Twin Valley Heritage & Art (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mahnomen

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mahnomen. The closest is Frenchmans Bluff (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mahnomen

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mahnomen. The closest is Rindahl Wildlife Management Area (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mahnomen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mahnomen
  2. 14 km Warren Lake · lake, Mahnomen
  3. 6 km Vanose Lake · lake, Mahnomen
  4. 4 km Aspinwall Lake · lake, Mahnomen
  5. 17 km St. Michael's Catholic Church · church, Mahnomen
  6. 25 km Frenchmans Bluff · viewpoint, Norman
  7. 26 km Back to Mahnomen

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mahnomen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36126Warren Lake (14 km)
    Churches436St. Michael's Catholic Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage326Les Hoien Memorial Plaque (29 km)
    Museums116Twin Valley Heritage & Art (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints48Frenchmans Bluff (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Rindahl Wildlife Management Area (33 km)
    Other attractions07WE Fest (76 km)
    Waterfalls02The Mini-Waterfall (83 km)
    Parks01Itasca State Park (74 km)
    Beaches & coast01Blue Water Bay (78 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Goat Island (82 km)

    Mahnomen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mahnomen?

    Warren Lake (lake, about 14 km), Aspinwall Lake (lake, about 17 km), Vanose Lake (lake, about 20 km), St. Michael's Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Frenchmans Bluff (viewpoint, about 26 km), Beaulieu Lake Dam (dam, about 26 km).

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

    50 places on Spotwander: 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mahnomen?

    Warren Lake, about 14 km by road; Aspinwall Lake (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mahnomen?

    St. Michael's Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Bethel Assembly Church (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mahnomen?

    Les Hoien Memorial Plaque, about 29 km by road; Chief White Cloud State Monument (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mahnomen?

    Start in Mahnomen, visit Warren Lake, then Vanose Lake, then Aspinwall Lake, then St. Michael's Catholic Church, then Frenchmans Bluff, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mahnomen?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Mahnomen

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