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Pipestone

Pipestone is a town in Pipestone district, Minnesota, United States of about 4,141 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit: 20 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 churches. The must-see places are Pipestone National Monument, Splitrock Lake Dam and Jasper Museum.

44.0005° N, 96.3175° WPop. 4,141

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km60
Must-see72
Notable180
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Pipestone

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:06 pm

164 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 Pipestone
  2. Splitrock Lake Damdam · 45 min
  3. Jasper Museumchurch · 30 min
  4. Lake Wilsonlake · 45 min
  5. Terrace Wildlife Management Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Hole-in-the-Mountain Prairie Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Pipestone
Today’s loopPipestoneStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pipestone?

Pipestone National Monument (monument, about 2 km), Splitrock Lake Dam (dam, about 16 km), Pipestone County Museum (museum, about 1 km), Civil War Monument (monument, about 1 km), Three Maidens (viewpoint, about 1 km), Pipestone Christian Reformed Church (church, about 1 km).

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

60 places on Spotwander: 20 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 churches, 7 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Pipestone?

Civil War Monument, about 1 km by road; Pipestone Indian School Superintendent's House (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Pipestone?

Lake Haiwatha, about 2 km by road; Splitrock Lake Dam (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pipestone?

Start in Pipestone, visit Splitrock Lake Dam, then Jasper Museum, then Lake Wilson, then Terrace Wildlife Management Area, then Hole-in-the-Mountain Prairie Preserve, and drive back — about 164 km by road in all.