Around Blaine ...

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Minneapolis. It is located about 13 miles [20 km] to the south of Blaine. Minneapolis has a population of 433,000 people.<1>.

The next largest community is Saint Paul. It is located about 15 miles [ km] to the south of Blaine and has a population of 307,000 people.

For comparison, Blaine has a population of 66,700 people.

Below is a sample of nearby communities based on their distance from Blaine, with the nearest first.

• Lexington
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lexington have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lexington
  • Lexington is located in Anoka County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,655 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lexington <3>
• Circle Pines
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Circle Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Circle Pines
  • Circle Pines is located in Anoka County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,928 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Circle Pines <3>
• Coon Creek
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coon Creek
  • Coon Creek is located in Anoka County
• Coon Rapids
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coon Rapids
  • Coon Rapids is located in Anoka County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 62,935 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coon Rapids <3>
• Mounds View
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mounds View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mounds View
  • Mounds View is located in Ramsey County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,446 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mounds View <3>
• Spring Lake Park
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Lake Park
  • Spring Lake Park is located in Anoka County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,907 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Spring Lake Park <3>
• Ham Lake
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ham Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ham Lake
  • Ham Lake is located in Anoka County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,943 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ham Lake <3>
• Fridley
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fridley
  • Fridley is located in Anoka County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 27,857 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fridley <3>
• Lino Lakes
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lino Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lino Lakes
  • Lino Lakes is located in Anoka County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 22,427 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lino Lakes <3>
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  • Shoreview
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shoreview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoreview
    • Shoreview is located in Ramsey County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 27,092 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shoreview <3>
  • Arden Hills
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arden Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arden Hills
    • Arden Hills is located in Ramsey County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,196 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arden Hills <3>
  • Centerville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centerville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
    • Centerville is located in Anoka County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,034 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Centerville <3>
  • New Brighton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Brighton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Brighton
    • New Brighton is located in Ramsey County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 22,793 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Brighton <3>
  • Andover
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Andover have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andover
    • Andover is located in Anoka County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 33,448 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Andover <3>
  • Anoka
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anoka
    • Anoka is located in Anoka County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,517 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Anoka <3>

For more communities neighboring Blaine, please visit our County-by-County Page for Blaine.

Anoka County ...

Blaine is primarily located in Anoka County<4>. A portion of Blaine extends into Ramsey County.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Anoka County: Chisago, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Sherburne & Washington. The Mississippi River runs along the eastern border of the county.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Blaine ...

It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Blaine.

Airports Near Blaine ...

When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<5> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Blaine and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Blaine.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Blaine ...

Looking for more information about Blaine? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Blaine. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Blaine, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Blaine.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.

• For the State of Minnesota:
  • Minnesota Tourism
  • Parks for Minnesota
  • Fishing in Minnesota
  • Hunting in Minnesota
• TripAdvisor Links for:
  • Minnesota Statewide Tourism
  • Blaine Tourism
  • Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Blaine
• Also of Interest:
  • National Park Service (NPS) sites in Minnesota
  • America's Byways - Scenic & Historic Roadways
  • RoadsideAmerica - Offbeat Tourist Attractions
  • Atlas Obscura - Curious and Wondrous Travel Destinations
  • Only In Your State - Places to visit in Minnesota
  • The Living New Deal - Sites in Minnesota

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Blaine: www.ci.blaine.mn.us/

The official website for Anoka County: www.co.anoka.mn.us/

The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/