Otter Tail district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Perham

Perham is a town in Otter Tail district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 3,278 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 museums, 15 churches and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Buchanan Lake (20 km), Pine Lake (21 km) and Dead Lake Wildlife Management Area (22 km).

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Perham, Minnesota
Perham, Otter Tail district, Minnesota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Perham at a glance

Location
Otter Tail district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 3,278
Coordinates
46.5944° N, 95.5725° W
Places within 50 km
68 (23 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 Perham

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Perham

153 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Perham. The closest is Windy Lake Wildlife Management Area (20 km); the best-known is Buchanan Lake (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Perham

26 museums within 100 km of Perham. The closest is History Museum of East Otter Tail County (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Perham

25 churches within 100 km of Perham. The closest is Sacred Heart Catholic Church (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Perham

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Perham. The closest is Continental Divide Monument (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Perham

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Perham. The closest is Blueberry Hill (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Perham

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Perham. The closest is Almora Wildlife Management Area (52 km); the best-known is Inspiration Peak (64 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Perham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Perham
  2. 1 km History Museum of East Otter Tail County · museum, Otter Tail
  3. 20 km Buchanan Lake · lake, Otter Tail
  4. 18 km Dead Lake Wildlife Management Area · lake, Otter Tail
  5. 7 km Star Lake, E Quiram Public Water Access · lake, Otter Tail
  6. 2 km Pine Lake · lake, Otter Tail
  7. 21 km Back to Perham

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Perham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35153Windy Lake Wildlife Management Area (20 km)
    Museums626History Museum of East Otter Tail County (1 km)
    Churches1525Sacred Heart Catholic Church (15 km)
    Forts & heritage522Continental Divide Monument (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints56Blueberry Hill (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Almora Wildlife Management Area (52 km)
    Waterfalls04Wall Lake, Fergus Falls, MN (57 km)
    Beaches & coast13Blue Water Bay (50 km)
    Other attractions11WE Fest (38 km)
    Parks01Itasca State Park (89 km)

    Perham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Perham?

    Buchanan Lake (lake, about 20 km), History Museum of East Otter Tail County (museum, about 1 km), Pine Lake (lake, about 21 km), Dead Lake Wildlife Management Area (lake, about 22 km), Star Lake, E Quiram Public Water Access (lake, about 22 km), Five Lake (lake, about 24 km).

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

    68 places on Spotwander: 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 museums, 15 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Perham?

    Windy Lake Wildlife Management Area, about 20 km by road; Bear Lake Public Access (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Perham?

    History Museum of East Otter Tail County, about 1 km by road; Finn Creek Museum (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Perham?

    Sacred Heart Catholic Church, about 15 km by road; Frazee United Methodist Church (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Perham?

    Start in Perham, visit History Museum of East Otter Tail County, then Buchanan Lake, then Dead Lake Wildlife Management Area, then Star Lake, E Quiram Public Water Access, then Pine Lake, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Perham?

    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 Perham

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