Fox Lake - Faribault

A Gorgeous, Remote Spot

Fox Lake is in Faribault, Minnesota, under 45 miles from Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport is under 45 miles away, and the District One Hospital is under 20 miles away.

On the Water Fun

Fox Lake spans 312 acres, leaving plenty of room for residents to enjoy recreation and relaxation.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and relaxing on the shoreline. Many homes have private docks, but residents can use the public boat launch on the southern tip.

Anglers can find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white bass, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bigmouth buffalo, bowfin (dogfish), common carp, freshwater drum, white sucker, emerald shiner, fathead minnow, golden shiner, Johnny darter, logperch, pugnose minnow, spottail shiner, and tadpole madtom.

Around the Area

If you get tired of the water, check out the Keepsake Cidery, around 10 minutes east. You can tour the facility, learn how apple cider is made, or sample some delicious ciders!

The city of Faribault has plenty to do as well. If you’re hungry and don’t want to cook, check out food stops like Joe’s Sports Cafe, Depot Bar and Grill, and Crooked Pint Ale House.

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.

Why Fox Lake?

If you’re looking for a remote getaway that is still close to amazing attractions, then you have found the perfect match with Fox Lake!