Lake Francis - Elysian Twp

A Short Drive Away

Lake Francis is in Elysian, Minnesota, under 80 miles from Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport is under 70 miles away, and the Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato Hospital is under 20 miles away.

Residents heading into town can visit the River Hills Mall and a variety of local restaurants, such as Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar.

Big and Beautiful

Spanning 927 acres and with a max depth of 60 feet, Lake Francis has plenty of room for new residents to come and settle down.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and taking in the views. Many homes have docks, but two public access points are on the eastern and western sides.

Anglers can find black bullhead, bluegill, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white bass, white crappie, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Explore Waterville

Those looking for fun off the water can visit the nearby town of Waterville.

One popular attraction is the Sakatah Lake State Park, where visitors can hike the trails and relax in nature.

Another popular attraction is Hoot Lanes, where visitors can go and have a day full of fun bowling with their family.

Visit Minneapolis

There are numerous attractions in Minneapolis, starting with the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Travel through 4,000 years of world history as you view more than 80,000 works of sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings, and prints.

The Mall of America offers great shopping and hosts over 40 million people annually. Nickelodeon Universe is an incredibly family-friendly amusement park in the mall and is split into two indoor amusement parks.

Another local favorite is the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. One of the crown jewels of the city’s park system, the garden is a top destination for tourists to enjoy art like the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry.

Finally, for outdoor recreation and scenic nature, check out Minnehaha Park. This is the oldest park in Minneapolis and boasts 193 acres, numerous scenic trails, limestone bluffs, a 53-foot waterfall, picnic pavilions, bike rentals, and an off-leash dog park.

Cozy and Quaint

Those looking for a taste of small-town life will love living on Lake Francis.