Olmsted district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Oronoco

Oronoco is a town in Olmsted district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 1,446 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit — 8 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 museums and 16 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo (16 km), Mayo Building (21 km) and Lake Pepin (52 km).

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Oronoco, Minnesota
Oronoco, Olmsted district, Minnesota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Oronoco at a glance

Location
Olmsted district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 1,446
Coordinates
44.1661° N, 92.5349° W
Places within 50 km
58 (2 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 Oronoco

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Churches near Oronoco

36 churches within 100 km of Oronoco. The closest is Destiny Church (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Oronoco

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Oronoco. The closest is Zumbro Lake (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Oronoco

33 museums within 100 km of Oronoco. The closest is Oxbow Nature Center (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Oronoco

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oronoco. The closest is Dr Paul E Zollman Memorial (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Oronoco

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oronoco. The closest is Bison Rock (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Oronoco

17 parks within 100 km of Oronoco. The closest is Cimarron Park (14 km); the best-known is Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Oronoco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oronoco
  2. 7 km Zumbro Lake · lake, Pepin
  3. 17 km Cimarron Park · park, Olmsted
  4. 8 km Mayo Building · nature spot, Olmsted
  5. 9 km Bison Rock · viewpoint, Olmsted
  6. 13 km Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo · park, Pepin
  7. 16 km Back to Oronoco

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oronoco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches836Destiny Church (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs335Zumbro Lake (7 km)
    Museums633Oxbow Nature Center (16 km)
    Forts & heritage1632Dr Paul E Zollman Memorial (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints728Bison Rock (13 km)
    Parks1417Cimarron Park (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens111Mayo Building (21 km)
    Waterfalls111Cascade Meadows Wetlands (18 km)
    Beaches & coast14Chester Woods Beach (33 km)
    Caves13Bear Cave Park (43 km)
    Other attractions01National Eagle Center (59 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Battle Island (64 km)

    Oronoco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oronoco?

    Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo (park, about 16 km), Mayo Building (nature spot, about 21 km), Zumbro Lake (lake, about 7 km), Bison Rock (viewpoint, about 13 km), Cimarron Park (park, about 14 km), Destiny Church (church, about 15 km).

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

    58 places on Spotwander: 8 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 museums, 16 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Oronoco?

    Destiny Church, about 15 km by road; St Luke's Episcopal Church (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Oronoco?

    Zumbro Lake, about 7 km by road; Silver Lake (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Oronoco?

    Oxbow Nature Center, about 16 km by road; Charles E. Gagnon Museum & Sculpture Garden (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oronoco?

    Start in Oronoco, visit Zumbro Lake, then Cimarron Park, then Mayo Building, then Bison Rock, then Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oronoco?

    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 Oronoco

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