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Wheaton

Wheaton is a town in Traverse district, Minnesota, United States of about 1,362 people. Within 50 km by road there are 19 places to visit: 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage and 2 museums. The must-see places are Lake Traverse, Lake Traverse and Pullman Lake.

45.8044° N, 96.4992° WPop. 1,362

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Within 30 km5 places
Within 50 km19
Must-see86
Notable119
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Lake Traverse

Lake · 14 km · Roberts

Must-see

Lake Traverse

Lake · 28 km

Must-see

Pullman Lake

Lake · 34 km · Grant

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One day from Wheaton

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:17 pm

151 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 Wheaton
  2. Lake Traverselake · 45 min
  3. Lake Traverselake · 45 min
  4. Initial Point, North Dakota South Dakota Boundaryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Big Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Pullman Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Wheaton
Today’s loopWheatonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Wheaton?

Lake Traverse (lake, about 14 km), Lake Traverse (lake, about 28 km), Reservation Dam Wildlife Management Area (dam, about 13 km), Pullman Lake (lake, about 34 km), Big Lake (lake, about 37 km), Initial Point, North Dakota South Dakota Boundary (heritage site, about 19 km).

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

19 places on Spotwander: 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 1 sanctuary, 1 beach.

Which is the nearest lake to Wheaton?

Reservation Dam Wildlife Management Area, about 13 km by road; Lake Traverse (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Wheaton?

Initial Point, North Dakota South Dakota Boundary, about 19 km by road; Mile 14 North Dakota South Dakota Boundary Marker (38 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Wheaton?

Start in Wheaton, visit Lake Traverse, then Lake Traverse, then Initial Point, North Dakota South Dakota Boundary, then Big Lake, then Pullman Lake, and drive back — about 151 km by road in all.