Todd district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Staples

Staples is a town in Todd district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 2,885 people. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit — 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches, 5 forts & heritage and 1 museums. The must-see places are Dower Lake Wildlife Management Area (6 km), Lovejoy Lake (10 km) and Farnham Lake (21 km).

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Staples, Minnesota
Staples, Todd district, Minnesota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Staples at a glance

Location
Todd district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 2,885
Coordinates
46.3555° N, 94.7922° W
Places within 50 km
34 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Staples

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Staples

139 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Staples. The closest is Dower Lake Wildlife Management Area (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Staples

24 churches within 100 km of Staples. The closest is Our Saviour's Lutheran Church (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Staples

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Staples. The closest is Old Wadena Historic District (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Staples

15 museums within 100 km of Staples. The closest is Wadena County Historical Society (35 km); the best-known is Finn Creek Museum (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Staples

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Staples. The closest is Crow Wing State Park (45 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Staples

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Staples. The closest is Mount Nebo (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Staples

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 99 km on the road.

  1. Start in Staples
  2. 6 km Dower Lake Wildlife Management Area · lake, Todd
  3. 8 km Lovejoy Lake · lake, Wadena
  4. 15 km Farnham Lake · lake, Wadena
  5. 39 km Shamineau Lake · lake, Morrison
  6. 5 km Ham Lake · lake, Morrison
  7. 26 km Back to Staples

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How to reach Staples

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Staples by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs18139Dower Lake Wildlife Management Area (6 km)
    Churches324Our Saviour's Lutheran Church (47 km)
    Forts & heritage515Old Wadena Historic District (10 km)
    Museums115Wadena County Historical Society (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Crow Wing State Park (45 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints58Mount Nebo (30 km)
    Other attractions15Staples Cinema (1 km)
    Parks02Bane Park (57 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Gooseberry Island (66 km)
    Waterfalls01Little Falls Dam (67 km)
    Beaches & coast01Sandy Beach (70 km)

    Staples: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Staples?

    Dower Lake Wildlife Management Area (lake, about 6 km), Lovejoy Lake (lake, about 10 km), Staples Cinema (attraction, about 1 km), Farnham Lake (lake, about 21 km), Shamineau Lake (lake, about 23 km), Ham Lake (lake, about 26 km).

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

    34 places on Spotwander: 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest lake to Staples?

    Dower Lake Wildlife Management Area, about 6 km by road; Lovejoy Lake (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Staples?

    Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, about 47 km by road; Grace Lutheran Church (48 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Staples?

    Old Wadena Historic District, about 10 km by road; Captain Black's Cabin (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Staples?

    Start in Staples, visit Dower Lake Wildlife Management Area, then Lovejoy Lake, then Farnham Lake, then Shamineau Lake, then Ham Lake, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Staples?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Staples

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