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Anderson

Anderson is a town in Madison district, Indiana, United States of about 55,305 people. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit: 79 churches, 21 museums and 18 parks. The must-see places are Minnetrista, Appeal to the Great Spirit and Geist Reservoir.

40.1053° N, 85.6803° WPop. 55,305

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Within 30 km37 places
Within 50 km149
Must-see79
Notable196
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Minnetrista, park near Anderson
Must-see

Minnetrista

Park · 34 km · Delaware

Appeal to the Great Spirit, attraction near Anderson
Must-see

Appeal to the Great Spirit

Attraction · 34 km · Delaware

Geist Reservoir, reservoir near Anderson
Must-see

Geist Reservoir

Reservoir · 37 km · Hamilton

Places near Anderson by type

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One day from Anderson

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:30 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Anderson
  2. Bethel Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Mount Zion Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Hett Art Gallery and Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. East Side Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Sno Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Anderson
Today’s loopAndersonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Anderson?

Anderson Center for the Arts (museum, about 1 km), Gruenewald Historic House (museum, about 1 km), East Side Church (church, about 4 km), Sno Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Christ Church (church, about 6 km), Mounds State Park (park, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Anderson?

149 places on Spotwander: 79 churches, 21 museums, 18 parks, 2 other attractions, 11 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Anderson?

East Side Church, about 4 km by road; Christ Church (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to Anderson?

Anderson Center for the Arts, about 1 km by road; Gruenewald Historic House (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Anderson?

Start in Anderson, visit Bethel Church, then Mount Zion Church, then Hett Art Gallery and Museum, then East Side Church, then Sno Castle, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.