Places to visit near

New Brighton

New Brighton is a town in Hennepin district, Minnesota, United States of about 22,351 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit: 81 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 parks and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Silver Lake, Lake Johanna and Snail Lake Marsh Park.

45.0655° N, 93.2019° WPop. 22,351

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Within 30 km102 places
Within 50 km171
Must-see287
Notable0
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from New Brighton

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:21 pm

44 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave New Brighton
  2. Shamrock Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Snail Lake Marsh Parklake · 45 min
  4. Bennett Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Lake Johannalake · 45 min
  6. Saint Anthony Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in New Brighton
Today’s loopNew BrightonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near New Brighton?

Silver Lake (lake, about 4 km), Lake Johanna (lake, about 4 km), Snail Lake Marsh Park (lake, about 7 km), Shamrock Park (park, about 7 km), Saint Anthony Falls (waterfall, about 9 km), Bennett Lake (lake, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of New Brighton?

171 places on Spotwander: 81 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 parks, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 churches, 13 other attractions.

Which is the nearest lake to New Brighton?

Silver Lake, about 4 km by road; Lake Johanna (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to New Brighton?

Shamrock Park, about 7 km by road; Como Park Zoo (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from New Brighton?

Start in New Brighton, visit Shamrock Park, then Snail Lake Marsh Park, then Bennett Lake, then Lake Johanna, then Saint Anthony Falls, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.