Wyandotte district, Kansas, United States

Places to visit near Basehor

Basehor is a town in Wyandotte district, Kansas, United States, home to about 5,402 people. Within 50 km by road there are 206 places to visit — 48 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 35 parks and 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Kansas City Renaissance Festival (8 km), Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center (20 km) and C W Parker Carousel Museum (25 km).

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Basehor, Kansas
Basehor, Wyandotte district, Kansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Basehor at a glance

Location
Wyandotte district, Kansas, United States
Population
about 5,402
Coordinates
39.1417° N, 94.9386° W
Places within 50 km
206 (64 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 parks

Top places to visit near Basehor

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Forts & heritage near Basehor

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Basehor. The closest is Dungeon Museum (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Basehor

46 churches within 100 km of Basehor. The closest is Holy Angels Catholic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Basehor

40 parks within 100 km of Basehor. The closest is Kansas City Renaissance Festival (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Basehor

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Basehor. The closest is Wyandotte County Lake Dam (18 km); the best-known is Riss Lake (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Basehor

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Basehor. The closest is Pilot Knob (22 km); the best-known is Wea Shale Outcrop (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Basehor

28 museums within 100 km of Basehor. The closest is Basehor Historical Museum Society (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Basehor

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Basehor
  2. 1 km Basehor Historical Museum Society · museum, Leavenworth
  3. 8 km Kansas City Renaissance Festival · park, Wyandotte
  4. 24 km Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center · nature spot, Leavenworth
  5. 5 km C W Parker Carousel Museum · museum, Leavenworth
  6. 24 km Holy Angels Catholic Church · church, Leavenworth
  7. 0 km Back to Basehor

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How to reach Basehor

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Basehor by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4850Dungeon Museum (8 km)
    Churches3546Holy Angels Catholic Church (1 km)
    Parks3540Kansas City Renaissance Festival (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1739Wyandotte County Lake Dam (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1629Pilot Knob (22 km)
    Museums1928Basehor Historical Museum Society (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1224Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center (20 km)
    Other attractions1516East Building (37 km)
    Waterfalls44Angel Falls (15 km)
    Temples22Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City (26 km)
    Beaches & coast22Joust Arena (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Nelson Island (20 km)

    Basehor: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Basehor?

    Kansas City Renaissance Festival (park, about 8 km), Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center (nature spot, about 20 km), Basehor Historical Museum Society (museum, about 1 km), Holy Angels Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), C W Parker Carousel Museum (museum, about 25 km), Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City (temple, about 26 km).

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

    206 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 35 parks, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Basehor?

    Dungeon Museum, about 8 km by road; Korean-Vietnam War Memorial (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Basehor?

    Holy Angels Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Crossroads United Methodist Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Basehor?

    Kansas City Renaissance Festival, about 8 km by road; Garrett Park (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Basehor?

    Start in Basehor, visit Basehor Historical Museum Society, then Kansas City Renaissance Festival, then Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center, then C W Parker Carousel Museum, then Holy Angels Catholic Church, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Basehor?

    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 parks.

    Towns near Basehor

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