Places to visit near

Sandstone

Sandstone is a town in Pine district, Minnesota, United States of about 2,768 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit: 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage and 3 churches. The must-see places are Banning State Park, Grindstone Lake and White Lily Lake.

46.1311° N, 92.8674° WPop. 2,768

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km56
Must-see63
Notable143
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Sandstone

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:44 pm

139 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Sandstone
  2. Banning State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Saint Croix State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Pomroy Lakelake · 45 min
  5. White Lily Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Grindstone Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Sandstone
Today’s loopSandstoneStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sandstone?

Banning State Park (nature spot, about 7 km), Grindstone Lake (lake, about 14 km), Midwest Country Music Theater (attraction, about 1 km), Sandstone History and Art Center (museum, about 1 km), Community Worship Center (church, about 1 km), Robinson Park (park, about 1 km).

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

56 places on Spotwander: 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 11 other attractions, 3 churches, 5 museums.

Which is the nearest lake to Sandstone?

Grindstone Lake, about 14 km by road; Willard Munger State Trail (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Sandstone?

State Highway 123, about 1 km by road; Willow River Mercantile (Closed) (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sandstone?

Start in Sandstone, visit Banning State Park, then Saint Croix State Park, then Pomroy Lake, then White Lily Lake, then Grindstone Lake, and drive back — about 139 km by road in all.