Scandia, MinnesotaWilliam O'Brien State ParkSpider LakeSquare LakeLinn LakeGreen LakeBloom Lake
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Scandia

Scandia is a town in Washington district, Minnesota, United States of about 4,057 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit: 46 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 parks. The must-see places are William O'Brien State Park, Spider Lake and Square Lake.

45.2536° N, 92.8058° WPop. 4,057

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Within 30 km27 places
Within 50 km66
Must-see243
Notable2
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

William O'Brien State Park, park near Scandia
Must-see

William O'Brien State Park

Park · 6 km

Must-see

Spider Lake

Lake · 10 km · Polk

Must-see

Square Lake

Lake · 13 km · Saint Croix

Places near Scandia by type

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One day from Scandia

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:24 pm

66 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 Scandia
  2. Square Lakelake · 45 min
  3. William O'Brien State Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Spider Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Linn Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Green Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Scandia
Today’s loopScandiaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Scandia?

William O'Brien State Park (park, about 6 km), Spider Lake (lake, about 10 km), Square Lake (lake, about 13 km), Linn Lake (lake, about 15 km), Green Lake (lake, about 15 km), Bloom Lake (lake, about 16 km).

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

66 places on Spotwander: 46 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 parks, 2 churches, 1 attraction.

Which is the nearest lake to Scandia?

Spider Lake, about 10 km by road; Square Lake (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Scandia?

Interstate Park, about 24 km by road; Folsom House (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Scandia?

Start in Scandia, visit Square Lake, then William O'Brien State Park, then Spider Lake, then Linn Lake, then Green Lake, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.