Atchison district, Kansas, United States

Places to visit near Atchison

Atchison is a town in Atchison district, Kansas, United States, home to about 10,712 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit — 32 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 22 museums and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Campbell Chapel AME Church (1 km), Trinity Episcopal Church (1 km) and Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum (1 km).

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Atchison, Kansas
Atchison, Atchison district, Kansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Atchison at a glance

Location
Atchison district, Kansas, United States
Population
about 10,712
Coordinates
39.5630° N, 95.1216° W
Places within 50 km
107 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Atchison

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Atchison: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Atchison

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Atchison. The closest is Veterans Memorial Plaza (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Atchison

43 churches within 100 km of Atchison. The closest is First Christian Church (1 km); the best-known is Campbell Chapel AME Church (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Atchison

38 museums within 100 km of Atchison. The closest is Atchison Railway Museum (1 km); the best-known is Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Atchison

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Atchison. The closest is Atchison State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area (12 km); the best-known is Bean Lake (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Atchison

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Atchison. The closest is The Lookout (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Atchison

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Atchison. The closest is Weston Bend State Park (35 km); the best-known is Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center (46 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Atchison

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Atchison
  2. 1 km Campbell Chapel AME Church · church, Atchison
  3. 1 km Ebenezer Baptist Church · church, Atchison
  4. 1 km Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum · museum, Atchison
  5. 13 km St. Patrick's Catholic Church · church, Atchison
  6. 13 km Trinity Episcopal Church · church, Atchison
  7. 1 km Back to Atchison

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    Places near Atchison by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage55Veterans Memorial Plaza (1 km)
    Churches43First Christian Church (1 km)
    Museums38Atchison Railway Museum (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28Atchison State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area (12 km)
    Other attractions18Sallie House (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints17The Lookout (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Weston Bend State Park (35 km)
    Parks11Reisner Park (1 km)
    Waterfalls4Valley Falls Historical Society Museum (47 km)
    Beaches & coast3Missouri Theater and Missouri Theater Building (40 km)
    Temples1Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City (86 km)

    Atchison: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Atchison?

    Campbell Chapel AME Church (church, about 1 km), Trinity Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km), Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum (museum, about 1 km), Sallie House (attraction, about 1 km), Ebenezer Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), St. Patrick's Catholic Church (church, about 13 km).

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

    107 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 22 museums, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Atchison?

    Veterans Memorial Plaza, about 1 km by road; The Milkhouse (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Atchison?

    First Christian Church, about 1 km by road; Atchison United Methodist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Atchison?

    Atchison Railway Museum, about 1 km by road; Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Atchison?

    Start in Atchison, visit Campbell Chapel AME Church, then Ebenezer Baptist Church, then Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, then St. Patrick's Catholic Church, then Trinity Episcopal Church, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Atchison?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Atchison

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Atchison’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Atchison on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.