Why visit Lakeland
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Captain John Oliver House and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad Car Shop Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 9°F.
Weather in Lakeland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lakeland
Lakeland is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,710 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Lakeland, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks22
Captain John Oliver House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Lakeland, Minnesota
1544 Rivercrest Road North, Lakeland
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad Car Shop Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Wisconsin, United States
Erastus Bolles House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Afton, Minnesota, United States
Frederick L. Darling House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
House in Hudson, Wisconsin, United States
Herman L. Humphrey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
House in Hudson, Wisconsin, United States
Hudson Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Library building in Hudson, Wisconsin, United States
John S. Moffat House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
John T. Cyphers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Lakeland, Minnesota, USA
Lewis-Williams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
House in Hudson, Wisconsin, United States
Mitchell Jackson Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Newington Gilbert House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Samuel T. Merritt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
10 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes31
Agave Kitchen
Restaurant · Regional · 1.6 mi
501 Second Street, Hudson
Mo-Su 00:00-02:00,10:30-24:00; Fr,Sa 00:00-02:30,10:30-24:00
Bricks Neapolitan Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
407 Second Street, Hudson
Su 11:00-20:00; We 16:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-21:00
Carbone's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
207 Second Street
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Dragon Pearl
Restaurant · Chinese, Japanese · 1.6 mi
431 Second Street, Hudson
Su-Mo, We-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Main Plate
Restaurant · Breakfast · 1.6 mi
523 Second Street, Hudson
Tu-Fr 07:00-13:00; Sa-Su 07:00-14:00
Post American Eatery
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
225 Locust Street, Hudson
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-21:00
Sub House
Restaurant · Sandwich · 1.5 mi
407 Second Street, Hudson
Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
Dipsy Ice Cream Shoppe
Ice cream · 1.5 mi
115 Commercial Street, Hudson
Mo-Tu off; We-Th 16:00-20:00; Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su...
Dunn Brothers Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.6 mi
529 Second Street, Hudson
Mo-Fr 06:00-19:00; Sa,Su 06:30-19:00
19 more on the map.
History
Lakeland was platted in 1849. The 1849 Captain John Oliver House, 1850 Mitchell Jackson Farmhouse, and 1858 John T. Cyphers House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Lakeland, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship6
Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.6 mi
16770 13th Street South, Lake St. Croix Beach
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Healthcare1
Map of Lakeland
120 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 9°F | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 14°F | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 25°F | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 5.4 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 5.3 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 28°F | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 16°F | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stillwater 1 Se (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washington County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-05-10: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2010-03-19: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Hudson 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Bayport 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Afton 5 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Lake Elmo 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Woodbury 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Stillwater 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- River Falls 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Oakdale 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Grant 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Cottage Grove 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Capt. John Oliver House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cyphers House, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Samuel T. Merritt house, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Dwelley house, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William H. Phipps house, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Erastus Bolles House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lewis-Williams house, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2009-0620-Hudson-Octagon, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Frederick L. Darling house, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hudson CStPM&O Shops, Znns, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Herman L. Humphrey house, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Croix County Courthouse 1, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hudson, WI Public Library 1, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mitchell Jackson 1, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newington Gilbert House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
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