Elk River
United States · MinnesotaUS
Water tower in Minnesota, United States
The Elk River Water Tower is a historic water tower in Elk River, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1920 to improve the city's firefighting infrastructure, and uses a design popular from 1890 to 1940. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012 for its significance in the themes of "community planning and development" and "engineering". It was nominated for its impact on community development and as a representative of a once-common but vanishing design.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 22,974
- Coordinates
- 45.304, -93.567
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
Overview of Elk River
Set in Minnesota, United States, Elk River is a small town. Records put its population near 22,974. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Elk River
Sports in Elk River
(3)On the sports side, Elk River offers Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. All of it is drawn from Elk River's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Elk River
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Elk River is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Minnesota and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Chicago.
Similar destinations
Places near Elk River that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elk River known for?
- Elk River, in Minnesota, United States, is best known for sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 22,974 residents.
- What can you do in Elk River?
- Recorded activities in Elk River include Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Elk River?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Elk River located?
- Elk River is located in Minnesota, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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