Blue Earth district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Mapleton

Mapleton is a town in Blue Earth district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 1,731 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 churches, 13 forts & heritage and 10 museums. The must-see places are Lura Lake (11 km), Minnesota Lake (17 km) and Bass Lake (20 km).

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Mapleton, Minnesota
Mapleton, Blue Earth district, Minnesota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mapleton at a glance

Location
Blue Earth district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 1,731
Coordinates
43.9288° N, 93.9561° W
Places within 50 km
104 (22 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 Mapleton

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mapleton

113 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mapleton. The closest is Perch Lake (10 km); the best-known is Lura Lake (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Mapleton

50 churches within 100 km of Mapleton. The closest is Faith Bible Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mapleton

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mapleton. The closest is Dodd Ford Historic Bridge (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Mapleton

23 museums within 100 km of Mapleton. The closest is Kremer House Library & Museum (17 km); the best-known is Blue Earth County Historical Society (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Mapleton

17 parks within 100 km of Mapleton. The closest is Land of Memories Park (33 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mapleton

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mapleton. The closest is Sibley Park (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mapleton

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

  1. Start in Mapleton
  2. 1 km Faith Bible Church · church, Blue Earth
  3. 17 km Minnesota Lake · lake, Faribault
  4. 22 km Bass Lake · lake, Faribault
  5. 9 km Lura Lake · lake, Blue Earth
  6. 11 km St. John's Lutheran Church · church, Blue Earth
  7. 0 km Back to Mapleton

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How to reach Mapleton

    All places near Mapleton by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mapleton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35113Perch Lake (10 km)
    Churches2850Faith Bible Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1327Dodd Ford Historic Bridge (24 km)
    Museums1023Kremer House Library & Museum (17 km)
    Parks117Land of Memories Park (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Sibley Park (33 km)
    Waterfalls77Bigger Manitou Falls (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints77Devil's Gulch (30 km)
    Other attractions03Fairmont Opera House (64 km)
    Beaches & coast12Hiniker Pond Public Beach (36 km)
    Caves01Wind Cave National Park (72 km)

    Mapleton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mapleton?

    Lura Lake (lake, about 11 km), Minnesota Lake (lake, about 17 km), Bass Lake (lake, about 20 km), Faith Bible Church (church, about 1 km), St. John's Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km), Rapidan Dam (dam, about 27 km).

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

    104 places on Spotwander: 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mapleton?

    Perch Lake, about 10 km by road; Cottonwood Lake (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mapleton?

    Faith Bible Church, about 1 km by road; St. John's Lutheran Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mapleton?

    Dodd Ford Historic Bridge, about 24 km by road; Pink School House (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mapleton?

    Start in Mapleton, visit Faith Bible Church, then Minnesota Lake, then Bass Lake, then Lura Lake, then St. John's Lutheran Church, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mapleton?

    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 Mapleton

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