Beltrami district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Redby

Redby is a town in Beltrami district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 1,334 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 75 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches, 4 forts & heritage and 1 museums. The must-see places are Lower Red Lake (17 km), Blackduck Lake (34 km) and Upper Red Lake (38 km).

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Redby, Minnesota
Redby, Beltrami district, Minnesota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Redby at a glance

Location
Beltrami district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 1,334
Coordinates
47.8786° N, 94.9130° W
Places within 50 km
91 (5 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 Redby

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Redby

132 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Redby. The closest is Smith Lake (2 km); the best-known is Lower Red Lake (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Redby

29 churches within 100 km of Redby. The closest is Redby Community Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Redby

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Redby. The closest is Beltrami Monument (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Redby

6 museums within 100 km of Redby. The closest is Blackduck Area History & Art (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Redby

4 parks within 100 km of Redby. The closest is Redby City Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Redby

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Redby. The closest is Gordon Falls Park (56 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Redby

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 217 km on the road.

  1. Start in Redby
  2. 17 km Lower Red Lake · lake, Beltrami
  3. 30 km Upper Red Lake · lake, Beltrami
  4. 58 km Blackduck Lake · lake, Beltrami
  5. 14 km Rabideau CCC Camp · nature spot, Beltrami
  6. 56 km Buzzle Lake Public Access - County Right-of-Way · lake, Beltrami
  7. 42 km Back to Redby

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    Places near Redby by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs75132Smith Lake (2 km)
    Churches729Redby Community Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage417Beltrami Monument (31 km)
    Museums16Blackduck Area History & Art (40 km)
    Parks34Redby City Park (1 km)
    Waterfalls03Gordon Falls Park (56 km)
    Beaches & coast03South Shore Beach (58 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Rabideau CCC Camp (47 km)
    Other attractions01Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox Statue (57 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Mississippi River Headwaters (93 km)

    Redby: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Redby?

    Lower Red Lake (lake, about 17 km), Blackduck Lake (lake, about 34 km), Upper Red Lake (lake, about 38 km), Buzzle Lake Public Access - County Right-of-Way (lake, about 42 km), Redby Community Church (church, about 1 km), Saint Antipas Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    91 places on Spotwander: 75 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches, 4 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Redby?

    Smith Lake, about 2 km by road; Lake Shemahgun (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Redby?

    Redby Community Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Antipas Episcopal Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Redby?

    Beltrami Monument, about 31 km by road; "Original" Black Duck in Blackduck, Mn (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Redby?

    Start in Redby, visit Lower Red Lake, then Upper Red Lake, then Blackduck Lake, then Rabideau CCC Camp, then Buzzle Lake Public Access - County Right-of-Way, and drive back — about 217 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Redby?

    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 Redby

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