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Two Harbors

Two Harbors is a town in Lake district, Minnesota, United States of about 3,578 people. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit: 16 forts & heritage, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 waterfalls. The must-see places are Two Harbors Light Station, Alden Lake and Split Rock Lighthouse State Park.

47.0227° N, 91.6707° WPop. 3,578

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km69
Must-see54
Notable198
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Two Harbors

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:54 pm

146 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 Two Harbors
  2. Upper Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Split Rock Lighthouse State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Lammi SCS Damdam · 45 min
  5. Alden Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Knife River Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Two Harbors
Today’s loopTwo HarborsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Two Harbors?

Two Harbors Light Station (museum, about 1 km), 3M Birthplace Museum (museum, about 1 km), Duluth & Iron Range Railroad Depot Museum (museum, about 1 km), Edna G (museum, about 1 km), Burlington Bay Beach (lake, about 1 km), Dr. Jerry Church (heritage site, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Two Harbors?

69 places on Spotwander: 16 forts & heritage, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 waterfalls, 1 church, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Two Harbors?

Dr. Jerry Church, about 1 km by road; Samuel P. Ely (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Two Harbors?

Burlington Bay Beach, about 1 km by road; Two Harbors Dock Dam (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Two Harbors?

Start in Two Harbors, visit Upper Falls, then Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, then Lammi SCS Dam, then Alden Lake, then Knife River Beach, and drive back — about 146 km by road in all.