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Waite Park

Waite Park is a town in Stearns district, Minnesota, United States of about 7,517 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit: 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 churches and 5 parks. The must-see places are Saint Mary's Cathedral, Saint Cloud Dam and Munsinger Gardens.

45.5572° N, 94.2242° WPop. 7,517

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Within 30 km43 places
Within 50 km50
Must-see119
Notable35
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Waite Park

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:08 pm

85 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 Waite Park
  2. Saint Mary's Cathedralchurch · 30 min
  3. Donovan Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Sartell Damdam · 45 min
  5. Love of Christ Lutheran Church LCMSchurch · 30 min
  6. Assumption Chapelchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Waite Park
Today’s loopWaite ParkStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Waite Park?

Saint Mary's Cathedral (church, about 6 km), Saint Cloud Dam (dam, about 8 km), Munsinger Gardens (garden, about 8 km), Sartell Dam (dam, about 9 km), Donovan Lake (lake, about 16 km), Rail Legacy Museum (museum, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Waite Park?

50 places on Spotwander: 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 churches, 5 parks, 4 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest lake to Waite Park?

Saint Cloud Dam, about 8 km by road; Sartell Dam (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Waite Park?

Bethlehem Lutheran Church ELCA, about 3 km by road; Fellowship Bible Church (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Waite Park?

Start in Waite Park, visit Saint Mary's Cathedral, then Donovan Lake, then Sartell Dam, then Love of Christ Lutheran Church LCMS, then Assumption Chapel, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.