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Pelican Rapids

Pelican Rapids is a town in Otter Tail district, Minnesota, United States of about 2,461 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit: 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 forts & heritage and 16 churches. The must-see places are Grove Lake, Lake Lida and North Lizzie Isle.

46.5708° N, 96.0831° WPop. 2,461

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km80
Must-see75
Notable149
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Pelican Rapids

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:20 pm

63 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 Pelican Rapids
  2. Grove Lakelake · 45 min
  3. North Lizzie Islelake · 45 min
  4. Crystal Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Lake Lidalake · 45 min
  6. Twentyone Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Pelican Rapids
Today’s loopPelican RapidsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pelican Rapids?

Grove Lake (lake, about 11 km), Lake Lida (lake, about 12 km), North Lizzie Isle (lake, about 12 km), Crystal Lake (lake, about 14 km), Twentyone Lake (lake, about 14 km), Pelican Pete (lake, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pelican Rapids?

80 places on Spotwander: 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 6 museums, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest lake to Pelican Rapids?

Pelican Pete, about 1 km by road; Grove Lake (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Pelican Rapids?

Woodland School Number 3, about 27 km by road; Kirkbride Building (38 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pelican Rapids?

Start in Pelican Rapids, visit Grove Lake, then North Lizzie Isle, then Crystal Lake, then Lake Lida, then Twentyone Lake, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.