Saint Croix district, Wisconsin, United States
Places to visit near Roberts
Roberts is a town in Saint Croix district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 1,638 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit — 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 parks and 6 churches. The must-see places are Willow River State Park (13 km), Little Falls Dam (15 km) and Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch (20 km).

Roberts at a glance
- Location
- Saint Croix district, Wisconsin, United States
- Population
- about 1,638
- Coordinates
- 44.9839° N, 92.5560° W
- Places within 50 km
- 40 (34 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 Roberts
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Roberts: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Willow River State ParkWildlife · Saint CroixMust-see
- Little Falls DamWaterfalls · Saint CroixMust-see
- Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat LaunchLakes & Dams · Saint CroixMust-see
- Cross Lutheran ChurchChurches · Saint CroixNotable
- Stillwater OverlookHills · WashingtonMust-see
- St. Croix Boom Site State WaysideParks · WashingtonMust-see
- Washington County Historical Society, MinnesotaMuseums · Saint CroixMust-see
- Lily LakeLakes & Dams · Saint CroixMust-see
- Afton State ParkWildlife · WashingtonMust-see
- Kinnickinnic State ParkWildlife · PierceMust-see
- Lake McKusickLakes & Dams · Saint CroixMust-see
- Cedar LakeLakes & Dams · PolkMust-see
More places near Roberts
- Redeemer Lutheran Church · church · Saint Croix · ~12 km
- Lake Elmo Park Reserve · lake · Washington · ~33 km · Must-see
- Willow Falls · waterfall · Saint Croix · ~13 km
- Square Lake · lake · Saint Croix · ~34 km · Must-see
- Cylon Wildlife Area · sanctuary · Saint Croix · ~34 km · Must-see
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church · Saint Croix · ~14 km
- Eagle Point Lake · lake · Washington · ~35 km · Must-see
- Abundant Life Church · church · Saint Croix · ~15 km
- Celebrate Recovery, River Falls, WI · waterfall · Saint Croix · ~15 km
- Colby Lake · lake · Washington · ~36 km · Must-see
- Lake De Montreville · lake · Washington · ~38 km · Must-see
- William O'Brien State Park · park · Washington · ~39 km · Must-see
Things to see near Roberts, by type
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Roberts
106 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Roberts. The closest is Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch · lake · Saint Croix · ~20 km · Must-see
- Lily Lake · lake · Saint Croix · ~28 km · Must-see
- Lake McKusick · lake · Saint Croix · ~29 km · Must-see
- Cedar Lake · lake · Polk · ~32 km · Must-see
- Lake Elmo Park Reserve · lake · Washington · ~33 km · Must-see
- Square Lake · lake · Saint Croix · ~34 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Roberts
24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Roberts. The closest is Willow River State Park (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Willow River State Park · sanctuary · Saint Croix · ~13 km · Must-see
- Afton State Park · sanctuary · Washington · ~28 km · Must-see
- Kinnickinnic State Park · sanctuary · Pierce · ~29 km · Must-see
- Cylon Wildlife Area · sanctuary · Saint Croix · ~34 km · Must-see
- Maplewood Nature Preserve · sanctuary · Ramsey · ~43 km · Must-see
- Waḳaƞ Ṭípi · sanctuary · Ramsey · ~51 km · Must-see
Parks near Roberts
21 parks within 100 km of Roberts. The closest is St. Croix Boom Site State Wayside (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- St. Croix Boom Site State Wayside · park · Washington · ~27 km · Must-see
- William O'Brien State Park · park · Washington · ~39 km · Must-see
- Wic̣aḣapi · park · Ramsey · ~49 km · Must-see
- Ḣe Mni C̣aƞ - Barn Bluff · park · Goodhue · ~58 km · Must-see
- Como Park Zoo · park · Ramsey · ~59 km · Must-see
- Crosby Farm Regional Park · park · Ramsey · ~60 km · Must-see
Churches near Roberts
18 churches within 100 km of Roberts. The closest is Cross Lutheran Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.
- Cross Lutheran Church · church · Saint Croix · ~1 km
- Redeemer Lutheran Church · church · Saint Croix · ~12 km
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church · Saint Croix · ~14 km
- Abundant Life Church · church · Saint Croix · ~15 km
- St Paul Minnesota LDS Temple · church · Washington · ~40 km · Must-see
- First Hmong Assembly of God · church · Ramsey · ~47 km · Must-see
Museums near Roberts
9 museums within 100 km of Roberts. The closest is Washington County Historical Society, Minnesota (27 km). Best time: year-round.
- Washington County Historical Society, Minnesota · museum · Saint Croix · ~27 km · Must-see
- Minnesota Museum Of American Art · museum · Ramsey · ~53 km · Must-see
- Wilson Place Museum · museum · Dunn · ~63 km · Must-see
- Mill City Museum · museum · Hennepin · ~69 km · Must-see
- James J. Fiorentino Museum · museum · Hennepin · ~70 km · Must-see
- Hennepin History Museum · museum · Hennepin · ~71 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Roberts
8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Roberts. The closest is James J. Hill House (55 km). Best time: october to february.
- James J. Hill House · fort · Ramsey · ~55 km · Must-see
- Historic Fort Snelling · fort · Hennepin · ~63 km · Must-see
- The Depot · fort · Hennepin · ~70 km · Must-see
- Fort Beauharnois · fort · Pepin · ~70 km · Must-see
- Oakland Avenue Bridge · fort · Hennepin · ~70 km · Must-see
- Aldrich Avenue Bridge · fort · Hennepin · ~72 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Roberts
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.
- Start in Roberts
- 1 km Cross Lutheran Church · church, Saint Croix
- 20 km Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch · lake, Saint Croix
- 8 km Stillwater Overlook · viewpoint, Washington
- 9 km Little Falls Dam · dam, Saint Croix
- 3 km Willow River State Park · nature spot, Saint Croix
- 13 km Back to Roberts
Plan a longer trip from Roberts — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Roberts
No traveller has reported from around Roberts yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Roberts
All places near Roberts by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- St Paul Minnesota LDS Temple · church · Washington · ~40 km · Must-see
- School Section Lake · lake · Washington · ~40 km · Must-see
- Maplewood Nature Preserve · sanctuary · Ramsey · ~43 km · Must-see
- Carver Lake Beach · lake · Washington · ~43 km · Must-see
- Lake Isabel Park · lake · Dakota · ~44 km · Must-see
- Lock 2 · lake · Dakota · ~44 km · Must-see
- White Bear Lake · lake · Ramsey · ~44 km · Must-see
- Lake Rebecca · lake · Dakota · ~45 km · Must-see
- Rice Lake Park · lake · Washington · ~46 km · Must-see
- First Hmong Assembly of God · church · Ramsey · ~47 km · Must-see
- Pig's Eye Lake · lake · Ramsey · ~47 km · Must-see
- Sturgeon Lake · lake · Pierce · ~48 km · Must-see
- Bald Eagle Island · lake · Ramsey · ~49 km · Must-see
- Lake Phalen · lake · Ramsey · ~49 km · Must-see
- Wic̣aḣapi · park · Ramsey · ~49 km · Must-see
- Lower Grey Cloud Island · lake · Washington · ~50 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Waḳaƞ Ṭípi · sanctuary · Ramsey · ~51 km · Must-see
- Gervais Lake Beach · lake · Ramsey · ~51 km · Must-see
- Spring Lake Islands Wildlife Management Area · lake · Dakota · ~52 km · Must-see
- Wabasha Street Caves · cave · Ramsey · ~53 km · Must-see
- Wilkinson Lake Recreation Area · lake · Ramsey · ~53 km · Must-see
- Minnesota Museum Of American Art · museum · Ramsey · ~53 km · Must-see
- Savage Lake · lake · Ramsey · ~53 km · Must-see
- Amelia Lake · lake · Anoka · ~53 km · Must-see
- Saint Paul Skyway System · trek · Ramsey · ~53 km · Must-see
- Gilfillan Lake · lake · Ramsey · ~53 km · Must-see
- Balsam Branch Wildlife Area · sanctuary · Polk · ~53 km · Must-see
- Spider Lake · lake · Polk · ~54 km · Must-see
- James J. Hill House · fort · Ramsey · ~55 km · Must-see
- Cathedral of Saint Paul · church · Ramsey · ~55 km · Must-see
- Lake McCarrons County Park · lake · Ramsey · ~55 km · Must-see
- Sunfish Lake · lake · Dakota · ~55 km · Must-see
- F. Scott Fitzgerald House · sanctuary · Ramsey · ~56 km · Must-see
- Pickerel Lake · lake · Dakota · ~56 km · Must-see
- Mississippi National River and Recreation Area · sanctuary · Ramsey · ~56 km · Must-see
- Frank B. Kellogg House · sanctuary · Ramsey · ~57 km · Must-see
- Interstate Park · sanctuary · Polk · ~57 km · Must-see
- Bloom Lake · lake · Polk · ~57 km · Must-see
- Como Lake · lake · Ramsey · ~58 km · Must-see
- Ḣe Mni C̣aƞ - Barn Bluff · park · Goodhue · ~58 km · Must-see
- Bennett Lake · lake · Ramsey · ~58 km · Must-see
- Como Regional Park · attraction · Ramsey · ~58 km · Must-see
- Linn Lake · lake · Polk · ~58 km · Must-see
- Christ Episcopal Church · church · Goodhue · ~58 km · Must-see
- Snail Lake Marsh Park · lake · Ramsey · ~59 km · Must-see
- Folsom House · sanctuary · Polk · ~59 km · Must-see
- Como Park Zoo · park · Ramsey · ~59 km · Must-see
- Lake Josephine · lake · Ramsey · ~59 km · Must-see
- Rogers Lake Park · lake · Dakota · ~59 km · Must-see
- Green Lake · lake · Chisago · ~60 km · Must-see
- Crosby Farm Regional Park · park · Ramsey · ~60 km · Must-see
- Comfort Lake · lake · Chisago · ~61 km · Must-see
- Augusta Lake · lake · Dakota · ~61 km · Must-see
- Minnesota State Fairgrounds · attraction · Ramsey · ~61 km · Must-see
- Baldwin Lake · lake · Anoka · ~61 km · Must-see
- Dickerman Park · park · Ramsey · ~61 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 21 | 106 | Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch (20 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 5 | 24 | Willow River State Park (13 km) |
| Parks | 3 | 21 | St. Croix Boom Site State Wayside (27 km) |
| Churches | 6 | 18 | Cross Lutheran Church (1 km) |
| Other attractions | 0 | 13 | Como Regional Park (58 km) |
| Museums | 1 | 9 | Washington County Historical Society, Minnesota (27 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 0 | 8 | James J. Hill House (55 km) |
| Waterfalls | 3 | 5 | Willow Falls (13 km) |
| Temples | 0 | 5 | Temple Israel (73 km) |
| Treks | 0 | 3 | Saint Paul Skyway System (53 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 1 | 2 | Stillwater Overlook (25 km) |
| Caves | 0 | 1 | Wabasha Street Caves (53 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 0 | 1 | Minnesota Buddhist Vihara (72 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 0 | 1 | Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center (72 km) |
Roberts: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Roberts?
Willow River State Park (nature spot, about 13 km), Little Falls Dam (dam, about 15 km), Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch (lake, about 20 km), Cross Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km), Stillwater Overlook (viewpoint, about 25 km), St. Croix Boom Site State Wayside (park, about 27 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Roberts?
40 places on Spotwander: 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 parks, 6 churches, 1 museum.
Which is the nearest lake to Roberts?
Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch, about 20 km by road; Lily Lake (28 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Roberts?
Willow River State Park, about 13 km by road; Afton State Park (28 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Roberts?
St. Croix Boom Site State Wayside, about 27 km by road; William O'Brien State Park (39 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Roberts?
Start in Roberts, visit Cross Lutheran Church, then Corky's Pier & Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch, then Stillwater Overlook, then Little Falls Dam, then Willow River State Park, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Roberts?
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 Roberts
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- Places near River Falls · 18 km
- Places near New Richmond · 19 km
- Places near North Hudson · 20 km
- Places near Hudson · 20 km
- Places near Lakeland · 21 km
- Places near Lake Saint Croix Beach · 23 km
- Places near Somerset · 23 km
- Places near Oak Park Heights · 24 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Roberts’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Roberts on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.