Roseau district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Roseau

Roseau is a town in Roseau district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 2,715 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 59 churches, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens and 16 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Hayes Lake State Park (36 km), Thief Lake Dam (53 km) and Whitemouth Lake (56 km).

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Roseau, Minnesota
Roseau, Roseau district, Minnesota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Roseau at a glance

Location
Roseau district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 2,715
Coordinates
48.8461° N, 95.7628° W
Places within 50 km
144 (1 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 churches

Top places to visit near Roseau

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Churches near Roseau

67 churches within 100 km of Roseau. The closest is First Lutheran Church (1 km); the best-known is Moe Lutheran Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Roseau

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Roseau. The closest is Lake of the Woods (1 km); the best-known is Hayes Lake State Park (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Roseau

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Roseau. The closest is Rosver Wildlife Management Area (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Roseau

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Roseau. The closest is Monument 895B (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Roseau

17 parks within 100 km of Roseau. The closest is River View Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Roseau

7 museums within 100 km of Roseau. The closest is Roseau County Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Roseau

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 118 km on the road.

  1. Start in Roseau
  2. 1 km Roseau County Museum · museum, Roseau
  3. 22 km Minnesota Hill · hill, Roseau
  4. 23 km Moe Lutheran Church · church, Roseau
  5. 1 km Free Lutheran Church of Roseau · church, Roseau
  6. 35 km Hayes Lake State Park · lake, Roseau
  7. 36 km Back to Roseau

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Roseau by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5967First Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1744Lake of the Woods (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2137Rosver Wildlife Management Area (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1619Monument 895B (21 km)
    Parks1517River View Park (1 km)
    Museums47Roseau County Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints66Minnesota Hill (22 km)
    Other attractions45Holiday Station Store - East (41 km)
    Beaches & coast15Big Traverse Bay (50 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Government Island (42 km)
    Waterfalls02Moose River Wildlife Management Area, Thief River Falls Unit (73 km)

    Roseau: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Roseau?

    Roseau County Museum (museum, about 1 km), Moe Lutheran Church (church, about 2 km), Free Lutheran Church of Roseau (church, about 3 km), Hayes Lake State Park (lake, about 36 km), Minnesota Hill (hill, about 22 km), First Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    144 places on Spotwander: 59 churches, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 forts & heritage, 15 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Roseau?

    First Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Roseau?

    Lake of the Woods, about 1 km by road; Roseau Lake Wildlife Management Area (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Roseau?

    Rosver Wildlife Management Area, about 9 km by road; Lost River State Forest (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Roseau?

    Start in Roseau, visit Roseau County Museum, then Minnesota Hill, then Moe Lutheran Church, then Free Lutheran Church of Roseau, then Hayes Lake State Park, and drive back — about 118 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Roseau?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Roseau

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