Martin district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Truman

Truman is a town in Martin district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 1,069 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 churches, 7 forts & heritage and 2 parks. The must-see places are Bullhead Lake (22 km), Martin County Historical Society and Pioneer Museum (25 km) and Red Rock Center for the Arts (25 km).

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Truman, Minnesota
Truman, Martin district, Minnesota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Truman at a glance

Location
Martin district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 1,069
Coordinates
43.8277° N, 94.4372° W
Places within 50 km
63 (24 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 parks

Top places to visit near Truman

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Truman

99 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Truman. The closest is Bullhead Lake (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Truman

44 churches within 100 km of Truman. The closest is St. Paul Lutheran Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Truman

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Truman. The closest is Old Carol's Grocery Building (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Truman

24 parks within 100 km of Truman. The closest is Chubb Park (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Truman

21 museums within 100 km of Truman. The closest is Martin County Historical Society and Pioneer Museum (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Truman

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Truman. The closest is Devil's Gulch (51 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Truman

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 93 km on the road.

  1. Start in Truman
  2. 1 km Old Carol's Grocery Building · heritage site, Martin
  3. 1 km Sarge's Sinclair Auto Station and Flower Shop · heritage site, Martin
  4. 25 km Martin County Historical Society and Pioneer Museum · museum, Martin
  5. 44 km Bullhead Lake · lake, Watonwan
  6. 21 km St. Paul Lutheran Church · church, Martin
  7. 1 km Back to Truman

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How to reach Truman

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Truman by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3399Bullhead Lake (22 km)
    Churches1044St. Paul Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage735Old Carol's Grocery Building (1 km)
    Parks224Chubb Park (25 km)
    Museums521Martin County Historical Society and Pioneer Museum (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints08Devil's Gulch (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Jolly Green Giant (42 km)
    Waterfalls17Bigger Manitou Falls (49 km)
    Beaches & coast07Hiniker Pond Public Beach (65 km)
    Other attractions33Fairmont Opera House (25 km)
    Caves11Wind Cave National Park (25 km)

    Truman: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Truman?

    Old Carol's Grocery Building (heritage site, about 1 km), St. Paul Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km), Sarge's Sinclair Auto Station and Flower Shop (heritage site, about 1 km), Bullhead Lake (lake, about 22 km), Martin County Historical Society and Pioneer Museum (museum, about 25 km), Red Rock Center for the Arts (church, about 25 km).

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

    63 places on Spotwander: 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 2 parks, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Truman?

    Bullhead Lake, about 22 km by road; Case Lake Wildlife Management Area (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Truman?

    St. Paul Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; Red Rock Center for the Arts (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Truman?

    Old Carol's Grocery Building, about 1 km by road; Sarge's Sinclair Auto Station and Flower Shop (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Truman?

    Start in Truman, visit Old Carol's Grocery Building, then Sarge's Sinclair Auto Station and Flower Shop, then Martin County Historical Society and Pioneer Museum, then Bullhead Lake, then St. Paul Lutheran Church, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Truman?

    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 parks.

    Towns near Truman

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