Pope district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Starbuck

Starbuck is a town in Pope district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 1,264 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 59 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 churches, 4 museums and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lake Minnewaska (6 km), Malmedal Lake (8 km) and Signalness Lake (10 km).

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Starbuck, Minnesota
Starbuck, Pope district, Minnesota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Starbuck at a glance

Location
Pope district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 1,264
Coordinates
45.6144° N, 95.5311° W
Places within 50 km
81 (48 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 Starbuck

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Starbuck

152 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Starbuck. The closest is Lake Minnewaska (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Starbuck

23 churches within 100 km of Starbuck. The closest is Saint John's (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Starbuck

22 museums within 100 km of Starbuck. The closest is Pope County Historical Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Starbuck

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Starbuck. The closest is Big Ole Statue (41 km); the best-known is Saint Cloud and Red River Valley Stage Road (56 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Starbuck

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Starbuck. The closest is Benson Wildlife Management Area, East Unit (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Starbuck

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Starbuck. The closest is Highest Elevation in Park (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Starbuck

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Starbuck
  2. 2 km Starbuck Public Beach · beach, Pope
  3. 8 km Signalness Lake · lake, Pope
  4. 12 km Lake Minnewaska · lake, Pope
  5. 10 km Malmedal Lake · lake, Pope
  6. 15 km Pike Lake · lake, Pope
  7. 21 km Back to Starbuck

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Starbuck by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs59152Lake Minnewaska (6 km)
    Churches623Saint John's (29 km)
    Museums422Pope County Historical Museum (15 km)
    Forts & heritage116Big Ole Statue (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens213Benson Wildlife Management Area, East Unit (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints37Highest Elevation in Park (11 km)
    Beaches & coast14Starbuck Public Beach (2 km)
    Waterfalls34Chippewa Falls Wildlife Management Area, North Unit (21 km)
    Other attractions23Alexandria Blizzard (41 km)
    Parks01Big Stone Island Nature Area (100 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Second Island (88 km)

    Starbuck: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Starbuck?

    Lake Minnewaska (lake, about 6 km), Malmedal Lake (lake, about 8 km), Signalness Lake (lake, about 10 km), Pike Lake (lake, about 21 km), Starbuck Public Beach (beach, about 2 km), Mattson Lake (lake, about 23 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 59 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 churches, 4 museums, 1 fort, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Starbuck?

    Lake Minnewaska, about 6 km by road; Malmedal Lake (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Starbuck?

    Saint John's, about 29 km by road; Cornerstone Church (40 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Starbuck?

    Pope County Historical Museum, about 15 km by road; Stevens County Historical Society & Museum (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Starbuck?

    Start in Starbuck, visit Starbuck Public Beach, then Signalness Lake, then Lake Minnewaska, then Malmedal Lake, then Pike Lake, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Starbuck?

    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 Starbuck

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