Waseca district, Minnesota, United States

Places to visit near Waseca

Waseca is a town in Waseca district, Minnesota, United States, home to about 9,241 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 churches, 24 museums and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Knutsen Lake (13 km), Remund Lake (14 km) and Toners Lake (15 km).

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Waseca, Minnesota
Waseca, Waseca district, Minnesota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Waseca at a glance

Location
Waseca district, Minnesota, United States
Population
about 9,241
Coordinates
44.0777° N, 93.5074° W
Places within 50 km
123 (35 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Waseca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Waseca: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Waseca

95 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Waseca. The closest is Loon Lake Park (1 km); the best-known is Knutsen Lake (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Waseca

30 churches within 100 km of Waseca. The closest is Grace Lutheran Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Waseca

27 museums within 100 km of Waseca. The closest is Le Sueur County Museum (24 km); the best-known is Minnesota State School Orphanage Museum (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Waseca

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Waseca. The closest is Somerset Wildlife Management Area (26 km); the best-known is Wells Fargo (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Waseca

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Waseca. The closest is The Pink Schoolhouse (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Waseca

7 parks within 100 km of Waseca. The closest is The Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College;Gustavus Adolphus College Arboretum (58 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Waseca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Waseca
  2. 1 km Grace Lutheran Church · church, Waseca
  3. 1 km First Congregational Church · church, Waseca
  4. 14 km Remund Lake · lake, Rice
  5. 4 km Knutsen Lake · lake, Waseca
  6. 8 km Toners Lake · lake, Waseca
  7. 15 km Back to Waseca

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How to reach Waseca

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Waseca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5595Loon Lake Park (1 km)
    Churches2730Grace Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Museums2427Le Sueur County Museum (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Somerset Wildlife Management Area (26 km)
    Forts & heritage88The Pink Schoolhouse (17 km)
    Parks07The Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College;Gustavus Adolphus College Arboretum (58 km)
    Other attractions25Thomas Scott Buckham Memorial Library (38 km)
    Temples03Steel Venom (100 km)
    Beaches & coast11Lake Kohlmeier Beach (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Klondike Hill (29 km)
    Waterfalls11Falls Creek County Park (41 km)

    Waseca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Waseca?

    Knutsen Lake (lake, about 13 km), Remund Lake (lake, about 14 km), Toners Lake (lake, about 15 km), Grace Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km), First Congregational Church (church, about 1 km), Loon Lake Park (lake, about 1 km).

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

    123 places on Spotwander: 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 churches, 24 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Waseca?

    Loon Lake Park, about 1 km by road; Clear Lake Park (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Waseca?

    Grace Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; First Congregational Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Waseca?

    Le Sueur County Museum, about 24 km by road; Minnesota State School Orphanage Museum (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Waseca?

    Start in Waseca, visit Grace Lutheran Church, then First Congregational Church, then Remund Lake, then Knutsen Lake, then Toners Lake, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Waseca?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Waseca

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