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Windom

Windom is a town in Cottonwood district, Minnesota, United States of about 4,550 people. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit: 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 0 beaches & coast and 2 churches. The must-see places are Clear Lake, Bingham Lake and Timber Lake Wildlife Management Area.

43.8663° N, 95.1169° WPop. 4,550

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Within 30 km21 places
Within 50 km42
Must-see71
Notable199
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Clear Lake

Lake · 6 km

Must-see

Bingham Lake

Lake · 10 km

Timber Lake Wildlife Management Area, lake near Windom
Must-see

Timber Lake Wildlife Management Area

Lake · 12 km · Jackson

Places near Windom by type

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One day from Windom

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:42 pm

78 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 Windom
  2. Clear Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Bingham Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Rat Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Timber Lake Wildlife Management Arealake · 45 min
  6. Lake Independencelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Windom
Today’s loopWindomStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Windom?

Clear Lake (lake, about 6 km), Bingham Lake (lake, about 10 km), Timber Lake Wildlife Management Area (lake, about 12 km), Rat Lake (lake, about 15 km), Lake Independence (lake, about 16 km), North Heron Lake (lake, about 20 km).

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

42 places on Spotwander: 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest lake to Windom?

Wolf Lake Wildlife Management Area, Cottonwood County Unit, about 2 km by road; Clear Lake (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Windom?

McClelland Beach, about 51 km by road; Anglers Bay Beach (52 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Windom?

Start in Windom, visit Clear Lake, then Bingham Lake, then Rat Lake, then Timber Lake Wildlife Management Area, then Lake Independence, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.