Preston Overlook
Preston Overlook is a historic scenic overlook in Preston, Minnesota, United States, North America. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1938. The best weather comes with May to September, at 69–82°F.
An attraction inside Preston
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 7°, with about 42" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Lanesboro is the nearest base
Lanesboro is 6 miles northeast, with 18 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1938
Preston Overlook dates from 1938. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Preston Overlook
Preston Overlook is a historic scenic overlook in Preston, Minnesota, United States, North America.
- Type
- Attraction
- Established
- 1938
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (2003)
Where to sleep near Preston Overlook
The nearest towns with places to stay are Preston (3) and Lanesboro (18).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Preston Overlook | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston | in town | — | 3 3 inns & B&Bs | 1,318 | $186K | A− |
| Lanesboro | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 18 5 hotels · 1 motel · 11 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 712 | $213K | — |
| Harmony | 9 mi south | 15 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,028 | $170K | — |
| Whalan 33% vacation homes | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins | 69 | $169K | — |
| Holt Township | 9 mi east | 15 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 247 | $351K | — |
| Preston Township | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 1 1 campground | 384 | $406K | — |
| Carrolton Township | 5 mi northeast | 5 min | 1 1 campground | 389 | $380K | — |
| Carimona Township | 5 mi southwest | 5 min | 1 1 campground | 304 | $348K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Preston Overlook
These well-known places are within 65 miles.
60 mi National MonumentEffigy Mounds National Monument57K visitors a year
45 mi MuseumSpam Museum
129 mi MuseumVesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
34 mi MuseumMinnesota Marine Art Museum
64 mi MuseumFort Crawford
65 mi MuseumMinnesota State Public School for Dependent and Neglected Children
33 mi MuseumBily Clock Museum40 mi Zoo & aquariumOxbow Park and Zollman ZooPhoto credits
Effigy Mounds National Monument: National Park Service, Public domain · Spam Museum: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum: Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Minnesota Marine Art Museum: EverettMath, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Crawford: Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Minnesota State Public School for Dependent and Neglected Children: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bily Clock Museum: Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
Asked about Preston Overlook
Is Preston Overlook in Preston?
Yes. It’s inside Preston, MN.
When is the best time to visit Preston Overlook?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–82°.
What is the closest airport to Preston Overlook?
Rochester (RST), about 27 miles away. The nearest big hub is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 101 miles.
Where should I stay near Preston Overlook?
Lanesboro (6 mi, 18 places to stay), Preston (in town, 3 places to stay) and Harmony (9 mi, 3 places to stay).
Local tips in Preston
People in Preston have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.