Douglas district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Osakis

Osakis is a town in Douglas district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 1,719 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit — 63 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums, 12 churches and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lake Osakis (8 km), English Grove Lake (13 km) and Lake Geneva (18 km).

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Osakis, Minnesota
Osakis, Douglas district, Minnesota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Osakis at a glance

Location
Douglas district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 1,719
Coordinates
45.8669° N, 95.1522° W
Places within 50 km
92 (50 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 museums and churches

Top places to visit near Osakis

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Osakis: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Osakis

160 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Osakis. The closest is Peterson Bay (3 km); the best-known is Lake Osakis (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Osakis

26 museums within 100 km of Osakis. The closest is Runestone Museum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Osakis

23 churches within 100 km of Osakis. The closest is Berea Lutheran Church (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Osakis

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Osakis. The closest is Saint Cloud and Red River Valley Stage Road (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Osakis

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Osakis. The closest is Belle River Wildlife Management Area, South Unit (14 km); the best-known is Boyhood Home of Sinclair Lewis (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Osakis

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Osakis. The closest is Eagle Mountain (46 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Osakis

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 Osakis
  2. 8 km Lake Osakis · lake, Todd
  3. 22 km Lake Le Homme Dieu Beach · lake, Douglas
  4. 2 km Lake Geneva · lake, Douglas
  5. 7 km Lake Burgan · lake, Douglas
  6. 18 km English Grove Lake · lake, Douglas
  7. 13 km Back to Osakis

Plan a longer trip from Osakis — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Osakis

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    Places near Osakis by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs160Peterson Bay (3 km)
    Museums26Runestone Museum (22 km)
    Churches23Berea Lutheran Church (20 km)
    Forts & heritage14Saint Cloud and Red River Valley Stage Road (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Belle River Wildlife Management Area, South Unit (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints8Eagle Mountain (46 km)
    Waterfalls5Chippewa Falls Wildlife Management Area, North Unit (46 km)
    Other attractions4Alexandria Blizzard (25 km)
    Beaches & coast4Sandy Beach (34 km)
    Parks1Charles A. Lindbergh State Park (75 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1Second Island (84 km)

    Osakis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Osakis?

    Lake Osakis (lake, about 8 km), English Grove Lake (lake, about 13 km), Lake Geneva (lake, about 18 km), Lake Le Homme Dieu Beach (lake, about 19 km), Lake Burgan (lake, about 19 km), Runestone Museum (museum, about 22 km).

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

    92 places on Spotwander: 63 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums, 12 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Osakis?

    Peterson Bay, about 3 km by road; Lake Osakis (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Osakis?

    Runestone Museum, about 22 km by road; Legacy of the Lakes Museum (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Osakis?

    Berea Lutheran Church, about 20 km by road; Spirit Life Church (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Osakis?

    Start in Osakis, visit Lake Osakis, then Lake Le Homme Dieu Beach, then Lake Geneva, then Lake Burgan, then English Grove Lake, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Osakis?

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

    Towns near Osakis

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