The Top 20 Attractions around Anoka
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Anoka. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Anoka is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Rush Creek Regional Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Rush Creek Regional Trail spans 9.6 miles through forests, farmland, and suburban areas, linking several notable parks in Hennepin County. Starting at Coon Rapids Park along the Mississippi River, …
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Coon Rapids Dam
Highlight • Monument
Coon Rapids Dam, located between Brooklyn Park and Coon Rapids, was built by Northern States Power Company in 1913-14 for hydropower generation, operating until 1966. The surrounding 446-acre Coon Rapids …
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Elm Creek Park Reserve Parking Area
Highlight • Parking
Elm Creek Park offers a large parking area near the Elm Creek Chalet and trailhead. The chalet, a blend of modern and rustic design, is a venue for events. It …
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Anoka–Champlin Mississippi River Bridge
Highlight (Segment) • Bridge
Although it's also known as the Ferry Street Bridge, its official name is the Anoka–Champlin Mississippi River Bridge. Built in 1929 as a replacement for an existing 1884 bridge on …
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Elm Creek Park Reserve
Highlight • Forest
Elm Creek Park Reserve is the largest park in Three Rivers, covering 4,900 acres. It offers many amenities, such as hiking and biking trails, a swimming pond, and a nature center. It's also an excellent spot for birding.
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Wetland Boardwalk
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Wetland Boardwalk in Elm Creek Park Reserve takes bikers through wetlands near Powers Lake and into forests that turn vibrant orange, red, and yellow in the fall.
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Rum River Regional Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This paved trail follows the course of the Rum River from the city of Anoka to the county border. Along its route, you'll pass through several parks and points of …
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Tunnel under the railroad tracks
Highlight (Segment) • Structure
One of several tunnels along the Wilderness Trail. This tunnel takes you under the tracks and into Bunkerhill Regional Park.
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Windego Park Auditorium Amphitheater
Highlight • Historical Site
What you see are the remnants of the Windego Park Auditorium amphitheater, an open-air theater built in 1914 that fell into disuse shortly thereafter. Despite several attempts, it has not …
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Bunker Hills Regional Park
Highlight • Rest Area
Bunker Hills Regional Park offers both paved and dirt paths along with some boardwalks and bridges. There are a bunch of recreational offerings within the parking including camping and swimming. …
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Trailhead of the Rum River Regional Trail in Anoka
Highlight • Trail
The Rum River Regional Trail extends upstream for 3.16 miles along the east bank of the Rum River from its confluence with the Mississippi to Anoka Nature Preserve at its …
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