Dakota district, Minnesota, United States
Places to visit near Rosemount
Rosemount is a town in Dakota district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 23,413 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 69 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 parks, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 churches. The must-see places are Kegan Lake (3 km), Farquar Lake Park (5 km) and Lebanon Hills Regional Park (6 km).

Rosemount at a glance
- Location
- Dakota district, Minnesota, United States
- Population
- about 23,413
- Coordinates
- 44.7394° N, 93.1258° W
- Places within 50 km
- 152 (152 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 Rosemount
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rosemount: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Kegan LakeLakes & Dams · DakotaMust-see
- Farquar Lake ParkLakes & Dams · DakotaMust-see
- Lebanon Hills Regional ParkParks · DakotaMust-see
- South Oaks ParkWildlife · DakotaMust-see
- Minnesota ZooWildlife · DakotaMust-see
- Alimagnet LakeLakes & Dams · DakotaMust-see
- Blackhawk LakeLakes & Dams · DakotaMust-see
- Spring Lake Islands Wildlife Management AreaLakes & Dams · DakotaMust-see
- Episcopal Church of The AdventChurches · DakotaMust-see
- Crystal LakeLakes & Dams · DakotaMust-see
- Lower Grey Cloud IslandLakes & Dams · WashingtonMust-see
- Black Dog LakeLakes & Dams · DakotaMust-see
More places near Rosemount
- Earley Lake · lake · Dakota · ~17 km · Must-see
- Rogers Lake Park · lake · Dakota · ~19 km · Must-see
- Lake Marion · lake · Dakota · ~19 km · Must-see
- Orchard Lake Park · lake · Dakota · ~19 km · Must-see
- Sunfish Lake · lake · Dakota · ~19 km · Must-see
- Augusta Lake · lake · Dakota · ~20 km · Must-see
- Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center · dargah · Hennepin · ~21 km · Must-see
- Hanrahan Lake · lake · Scott · ~21 km · Must-see
- Historic Fort Snelling · fort · Hennepin · ~22 km · Must-see
- Crosby Farm Regional Park · park · Ramsey · ~23 km · Must-see
- Coldwater Spring · attraction · Hennepin · ~23 km · Must-see
- Hidden Falls Regional Park · waterfall · Ramsey · ~24 km · Must-see
Things to see near Rosemount, by type
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rosemount
175 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rosemount. The closest is Kegan Lake (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Kegan Lake · lake · Dakota · ~3 km · Must-see
- Farquar Lake Park · lake · Dakota · ~5 km · Must-see
- Alimagnet Lake · lake · Dakota · ~12 km · Must-see
- Blackhawk Lake · lake · Dakota · ~12 km · Must-see
- Spring Lake Islands Wildlife Management Area · lake · Dakota · ~14 km · Must-see
- Crystal Lake · lake · Dakota · ~14 km · Must-see
Parks near Rosemount
25 parks within 100 km of Rosemount. The closest is Lebanon Hills Regional Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Lebanon Hills Regional Park · park · Dakota · ~6 km · Must-see
- Crosby Farm Regional Park · park · Ramsey · ~23 km · Must-see
- Minnehaha Regional Park · park · Hennepin · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mississippi Gorge Regional Park · park · Ramsey · ~28 km · Must-see
- Longfellow Park · park · Hennepin · ~29 km · Must-see
- Wic̣aḣapi · park · Ramsey · ~30 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rosemount
22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rosemount. The closest is South Oaks Park (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- South Oaks Park · sanctuary · Dakota · ~8 km · Must-see
- Minnesota Zoo · sanctuary · Dakota · ~8 km · Must-see
- Frank B. Kellogg House · sanctuary · Ramsey · ~27 km · Must-see
- F. Scott Fitzgerald House · sanctuary · Ramsey · ~28 km · Must-see
- Mississippi National River and Recreation Area · sanctuary · Ramsey · ~30 km · Must-see
- Waḳaƞ Ṭípi · sanctuary · Ramsey · ~30 km · Must-see
Churches near Rosemount
15 churches within 100 km of Rosemount. The closest is Episcopal Church of The Advent (14 km). Best time: year-round.
- Episcopal Church of The Advent · church · Dakota · ~14 km · Must-see
- Our Lady of Victory Chapel · church · Ramsey · ~26 km · Must-see
- Cathedral of Saint Paul · church · Ramsey · ~29 km · Must-see
- Christ Church Lutheran · church · Hennepin · ~30 km · Must-see
- Mindekirken · church · Hennepin · ~34 km · Must-see
- First Hmong Assembly of God · church · Ramsey · ~34 km · Must-see
Museums near Rosemount
9 museums within 100 km of Rosemount. The closest is Richfield History Center and Museum (25 km). Best time: year-round.
- Richfield History Center and Museum · museum · Hennepin · ~25 km · Must-see
- The Museum of Russian Art · museum · Hennepin · ~27 km · Must-see
- Minnesota Museum Of American Art · museum · Ramsey · ~29 km · Must-see
- Hennepin History Museum · museum · Hennepin · ~34 km · Must-see
- Pavek Museum of Broadcasting · museum · Hennepin · ~35 km · Must-see
- Mill City Museum · museum · Hennepin · ~36 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Rosemount
8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rosemount. The closest is Historic Fort Snelling (22 km). Best time: october to february.
- Historic Fort Snelling · fort · Hennepin · ~22 km · Must-see
- James J. Hill House · fort · Ramsey · ~29 km · Must-see
- Oakland Avenue Bridge · fort · Hennepin · ~32 km · Must-see
- Aldrich Avenue Bridge · fort · Hennepin · ~33 km · Must-see
- Elizabeth C. Quinlan House · fort · Hennepin · ~36 km · Must-see
- The Depot · fort · Hennepin · ~36 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Rosemount
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.
- Start in Rosemount
- 3 km Kegan Lake · lake, Dakota
- 5 km South Oaks Park · nature spot, Dakota
- 4 km Lebanon Hills Regional Park · hill, Dakota
- 4 km Minnesota Zoo · nature spot, Dakota
- 3 km Farquar Lake Park · lake, Dakota
- 5 km Back to Rosemount
Plan a longer trip from Rosemount — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Rosemount
No traveller has reported from around Rosemount 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 Rosemount
All places near Rosemount by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Pickerel Lake · lake · Dakota · ~25 km · Must-see
- Richfield History Center and Museum · museum · Hennepin · ~25 km · Must-see
- Lake Rebecca · lake · Dakota · ~25 km · Must-see
- Minnehaha Regional Park · park · Hennepin · ~25 km · Must-see
- Lock 2 · lake · Dakota · ~26 km · Must-see
- Pig's Eye Lake · lake · Ramsey · ~26 km · Must-see
- Chub Lake · lake · Dakota · ~26 km · Must-see
- Lake Nokomis · lake · Hennepin · ~26 km · Must-see
- Our Lady of Victory Chapel · church · Ramsey · ~26 km · Must-see
- The Museum of Russian Art · museum · Hennepin · ~27 km · Must-see
- Carver Lake Beach · lake · Washington · ~27 km · Must-see
- Lake Hiawatha · lake · Hennepin · ~27 km · Must-see
- Cleary Lake Park · lake · Scott · ~27 km · Must-see
- Frank B. Kellogg House · sanctuary · Ramsey · ~27 km · Must-see
- Lake Normandale · lake · Hennepin · ~27 km · Must-see
- Wabasha Street Caves · cave · Ramsey · ~28 km · Must-see
- Cottontail on the Trail · attraction · Hennepin · ~28 km · Must-see
- Lake Isabel Park · lake · Dakota · ~28 km · Must-see
- Mississippi Gorge Regional Park · park · Ramsey · ~28 km · Must-see
- F. Scott Fitzgerald House · sanctuary · Ramsey · ~28 km · Must-see
- James J. Hill House · fort · Ramsey · ~29 km · Must-see
- Bush Lake · lake · Hennepin · ~29 km · Must-see
- Cathedral of Saint Paul · church · Ramsey · ~29 km · Must-see
- Saint Paul Skyway System · trek · Ramsey · ~29 km · Must-see
- Minnesota Museum Of American Art · museum · Ramsey · ~29 km · Must-see
- Winchell Trail · trek · Hennepin · ~29 km · Must-see
- Longfellow Park · park · Hennepin · ~29 km · Must-see
- Mississippi National River and Recreation Area · sanctuary · Ramsey · ~30 km · Must-see
- Wic̣aḣapi · park · Ramsey · ~30 km · Must-see
- Christ Church Lutheran · church · Hennepin · ~30 km · Must-see
- Waḳaƞ Ṭípi · sanctuary · Ramsey · ~30 km · Must-see
- Dickerman Park · park · Ramsey · ~30 km · Must-see
- Powderhorn Lake · lake · Hennepin · ~31 km · Must-see
- Lake Harriet · lake · Hennepin · ~31 km · Must-see
- Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary · sanctuary · Hennepin · ~31 km · Must-see
- Colby Lake · lake · Washington · ~32 km · Must-see
- Deans Lake · lake · Scott · ~32 km · Must-see
- Indianhead Lake · lake · Hennepin · ~32 km · Must-see
- Oakland Avenue Bridge · fort · Hennepin · ~32 km · Must-see
- Tower Hill Park · park · Hennepin · ~33 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Lake Minnewashta · lake · Carver · ~51 km · Must-see
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum · park · Carver · ~51 km · Must-see
- Shamrock Park · park · Ramsey · ~52 km · Must-see
- Lily Lake · lake · Washington · ~52 km · Must-see
- Lake Minnetonka · lake · Hennepin · ~52 km · Must-see
- Lake Bavaria · lake · Carver · ~53 km · Must-see
- Bald Eagle Island · lake · Ramsey · ~53 km · Must-see
- Stillwater Overlook · viewpoint · Washington · ~53 km · Must-see
- Cody Lake · lake · Le Sueur · ~53 km · Must-see
- Wilkinson Lake Recreation Area · lake · Ramsey · ~53 km · Must-see
- Lake McKusick · lake · Saint Croix · ~54 km · Must-see
- Washington County Historical Society, Minnesota · museum · Saint Croix · ~55 km · Must-see
- Schutz Lake · lake · Carver · ~55 km · Must-see
- Amelia Lake · lake · Anoka · ~55 km · Must-see
- Golden Lake · lake · Anoka · ~55 km · Must-see
- Stieger Lake · lake · Carver · ~56 km · Must-see
- Baldwin Lake · lake · Anoka · ~56 km · Must-see
- Wassermann Lake Preserve · lake · Carver · ~56 km · Must-see
- Sanborn Lake Wildlife Management Area · lake · Le Sueur · ~56 km · Must-see
- Little Falls Dam · waterfall · Saint Croix · ~57 km · Must-see
- Lake Zumbra · lake · Carver · ~57 km · Must-see
- Crystal Lake · lake · Rice · ~57 km · Must-see
- St. Croix River Boom Site Landing · park · Washington · ~57 km · Must-see
- Mazaska Lake · lake · Rice · ~58 km · Must-see
- Piersons Lake · lake · Carver · ~58 km · Must-see
- Willow River State Park · sanctuary · Saint Croix · ~59 km · Must-see
- Coon Rapids Dam · lake · Hennepin · ~59 km · Must-see
- Lake Pepin · lake · Le Sueur · ~59 km · Must-see
- Fish Lake · lake · Hennepin · ~59 km · Must-see
- Rice Lake Park · lake · Washington · ~59 km · Must-see
- School Section Lake · lake · Washington · ~60 km · Must-see
- Shields Lake · lake · Rice · ~60 km · Must-see
- Lake Langdon · lake · Hennepin · ~60 km · Must-see
- Halstead's Bay · lake · Hennepin · ~61 km · Must-see
- Miller Lake · lake · Carver · ~61 km · Must-see
- Roberds Lake · lake · Rice · ~61 km · Must-see
- Dutch Lake · lake · Hennepin · ~62 km · Must-see
- Saunders Lake · lake · Hennepin · ~62 km · Must-see
- Pierre Bottineau House · fort · Hennepin · ~63 km · Must-see
- Christ Episcopal Church · church · Goodhue · ~63 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 69 | 175 | Kegan Lake (3 km) |
| Parks | 17 | 25 | Lebanon Hills Regional Park (6 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 16 | 22 | South Oaks Park (8 km) |
| Churches | 13 | 15 | Episcopal Church of The Advent (14 km) |
| Other attractions | 12 | 13 | Coldwater Spring (23 km) |
| Museums | 7 | 9 | Richfield History Center and Museum (25 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 6 | 8 | Historic Fort Snelling (22 km) |
| Temples | 4 | 5 | Steel Venom (33 km) |
| Waterfalls | 2 | 3 | Hidden Falls Regional Park (24 km) |
| Treks | 3 | 3 | Saint Paul Skyway System (29 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 1 | 1 | Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center (21 km) |
| Caves | 1 | 1 | Wabasha Street Caves (28 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 1 | 1 | Minnesota Buddhist Vihara (42 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 0 | 1 | Stillwater Overlook (53 km) |
Rosemount: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Rosemount?
Kegan Lake (lake, about 3 km), Farquar Lake Park (lake, about 5 km), Lebanon Hills Regional Park (hill, about 6 km), South Oaks Park (nature spot, about 8 km), Minnesota Zoo (nature spot, about 8 km), Alimagnet Lake (lake, about 12 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rosemount?
152 places on Spotwander: 69 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 parks, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 churches, 12 other attractions.
Which is the nearest lake to Rosemount?
Kegan Lake, about 3 km by road; Farquar Lake Park (5 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Rosemount?
Lebanon Hills Regional Park, about 6 km by road; Crosby Farm Regional Park (23 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Rosemount?
South Oaks Park, about 8 km by road; Minnesota Zoo (8 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Rosemount?
Start in Rosemount, visit Kegan Lake, then South Oaks Park, then Lebanon Hills Regional Park, then Minnesota Zoo, then Farquar Lake Park, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Rosemount?
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.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rosemount’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rosemount on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.