Hennepin district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Richfield

Richfield is a town in Hennepin district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 36,216 people. Within 50 km by road there are 174 places to visit — 89 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 parks, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 churches. The must-see places are Richfield History Center and Museum (1 km), The Museum of Russian Art (3 km) and Cottontail on the Trail (4 km).

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Richfield, Minnesota
Richfield, Hennepin district, Minnesota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Richfield at a glance

Location
Hennepin district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 36,216
Coordinates
44.8833° N, 93.2830° W
Places within 50 km
174 (174 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Richfield

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Richfield: 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 Richfield

187 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Richfield. The closest is Lake Nokomis (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Richfield

25 parks within 100 km of Richfield. The closest is Minnehaha Regional Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Richfield

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Richfield. The closest is Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Richfield

15 churches within 100 km of Richfield. The closest is Christ Church Lutheran (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Richfield

8 museums within 100 km of Richfield. The closest is Richfield History Center and Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Richfield

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Richfield. The closest is Aldrich Avenue Bridge (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Richfield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Richfield
  2. 3 km The Museum of Russian Art · museum, Hennepin
  3. 4 km Lake Harriet · lake, Hennepin
  4. 7 km Lake Nokomis · lake, Hennepin
  5. 8 km Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center · mosque or dargah, Hennepin
  6. 4 km Richfield History Center and Museum · museum, Hennepin
  7. 1 km Back to Richfield

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    Within 15 km of Richfield

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Richfield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs89187Lake Nokomis (6 km)
    Parks2025Minnehaha Regional Park (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1322Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary (7 km)
    Churches1215Christ Church Lutheran (10 km)
    Other attractions1313Cottontail on the Trail (4 km)
    Museums78Richfield History Center and Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage77Aldrich Avenue Bridge (9 km)
    Temples55Temple Israel (11 km)
    Waterfalls23Hidden Falls Regional Park (10 km)
    Treks33Winchell Trail (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center (4 km)
    Buddhist sites11Minnesota Buddhist Vihara (19 km)
    Caves11Wabasha Street Caves (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Stillwater Overlook (53 km)

    Richfield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Richfield?

    Richfield History Center and Museum (museum, about 1 km), The Museum of Russian Art (museum, about 3 km), Cottontail on the Trail (attraction, about 4 km), Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center (mosque or dargah, about 4 km), Lake Nokomis (lake, about 6 km), Lake Harriet (lake, about 6 km).

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

    174 places on Spotwander: 89 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 parks, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 churches, 13 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Richfield?

    Lake Nokomis, about 6 km by road; Lake Harriet (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Richfield?

    Minnehaha Regional Park, about 9 km by road; Longfellow Park (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Richfield?

    Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary, about 7 km by road; Minneapolis Sculpture Garden (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Richfield?

    Start in Richfield, visit The Museum of Russian Art, then Lake Harriet, then Lake Nokomis, then Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center, then Richfield History Center and Museum, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Richfield?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Richfield

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