Places to visit near

Willmar

Willmar is a town in Kandiyohi district, Minnesota, United States of about 19,638 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit: 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 churches and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Foot Lake, Willmar WarHawks and Skataas Lake.

45.1219° N, 95.0433° WPop. 19,638

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Within 30 km38 places
Within 50 km65
Must-see94
Notable112
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Willmar

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:32 pm

71 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 Willmar
  2. Willmar WarHawkslake · 45 min
  3. Solomon Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Lake Floridalake · 45 min
  5. Elkhorn Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Kasota Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Willmar
Today’s loopWillmarStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Willmar?

Foot Lake (lake, about 2 km), Willmar WarHawks (lake, about 4 km), Skataas Lake (lake, about 7 km), Solomon Lake (lake, about 10 km), Elkhorn Lake (lake, about 16 km), Kasota Lake (lake, about 16 km).

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

65 places on Spotwander: 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest lake to Willmar?

Foot Lake, about 2 km by road; Willmar WarHawks (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Willmar?

First Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; St. Mary's Catholic Church (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Willmar?

Start in Willmar, visit Willmar WarHawks, then Solomon Lake, then Lake Florida, then Elkhorn Lake, then Kasota Lake, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.