Scott district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Savage

Savage is a town in Scott district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 30,391 people. Within 50 km by road there are 167 places to visit — 84 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 parks, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 churches. The must-see places are Earley Lake (7 km), Hanrahan Lake (7 km) and Black Dog Lake (7 km).

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Savage, Minnesota
Savage, Scott district, Minnesota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Savage at a glance

Location
Scott district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 30,391
Coordinates
44.7791° N, 93.3363° W
Places within 50 km
167 (167 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 Savage

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

187 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Savage. The closest is Earley Lake (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Savage

27 parks within 100 km of Savage. The closest is Valleyfair (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Savage

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Savage. The closest is Power Tower (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Savage

15 churches within 100 km of Savage. The closest is Our Lady of Victory Chapel (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Savage

9 museums within 100 km of Savage. The closest is Richfield History Center and Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Savage

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Savage. The closest is Historic Fort Snelling (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Savage

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Savage
  2. 7 km Hanrahan Lake · lake, Scott
  3. 5 km Earley Lake · lake, Dakota
  4. 5 km Alimagnet Lake · lake, Dakota
  5. 7 km Black Dog Lake · lake, Dakota
  6. 12 km Bush Lake · lake, Hennepin
  7. 9 km Back to Savage

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How to reach Savage

    All places near Savage by distance

    Within 15 km of Savage

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Savage by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs84187Earley Lake (7 km)
    Parks1927Valleyfair (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1421Power Tower (12 km)
    Churches1315Our Lady of Victory Chapel (25 km)
    Other attractions1213Corkscrew (12 km)
    Museums79Richfield History Center and Museum (14 km)
    Forts & heritage67Historic Fort Snelling (22 km)
    Temples45Steel Venom (12 km)
    Waterfalls23Hidden Falls Regional Park (22 km)
    Treks33Winchell Trail (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center (13 km)
    Caves11Wabasha Street Caves (33 km)
    Buddhist sites11Minnesota Buddhist Vihara (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Stillwater Overlook (64 km)

    Savage: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Savage?

    Earley Lake (lake, about 7 km), Hanrahan Lake (lake, about 7 km), Black Dog Lake (lake, about 7 km), Bush Lake (lake, about 9 km), Alimagnet Lake (lake, about 10 km), Lake Normandale (lake, about 10 km).

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

    167 places on Spotwander: 84 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 parks, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 churches, 12 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Savage?

    Earley Lake, about 7 km by road; Hanrahan Lake (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Savage?

    Valleyfair, about 12 km by road; Lebanon Hills Regional Park (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Savage?

    Power Tower, about 12 km by road; Minnesota Zoo (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Savage?

    Start in Savage, visit Hanrahan Lake, then Earley Lake, then Alimagnet Lake, then Black Dog Lake, then Bush Lake, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Savage?

    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 Savage

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