Elk Point, NebraskaMcCook LakePrentis ParkUnion County Historical MuseumStone State ParkGant Creek Watershed Site D-3 DamSaint Paul Church
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Elk Point

Elk Point is a town in Dixon district, Nebraska, United States of about 1,874 people. Within 50 km by road there are 142 places to visit: 47 parks, 31 forts & heritage and 12 churches. The must-see places are McCook Lake, Prentis Park and National Music Museum.

42.6833° N, 96.6837° WPop. 1,874

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Within 30 km41 places
Within 50 km142
Must-see34
Notable233
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

McCook Lake, lake near Elk Point
Must-see

McCook Lake

Lake · 27 km · Woodbury

Prentis Park, park near Elk Point
Must-see

Prentis Park

Park · 27 km · Clay

National Music Museum, museum near Elk Point
Must-see

National Music Museum

Museum · 28 km · Clay

Places near Elk Point by type

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One day from Elk Point

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:32 pm

121 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 Elk Point
  2. Prentis Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Saint Paul Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Gant Creek Watershed Site D-3 Damdam · 45 min
  5. Stone State Parkpark · 45 min
  6. McCook Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Elk Point
Today’s loopElk PointStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Elk Point?

Union County Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km), McCook Lake (lake, about 27 km), Prentis Park (park, about 27 km), National Music Museum (museum, about 28 km), Downtown Vermillion Historic District (heritage site, about 29 km), W. H. Over Museum (museum, about 29 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Elk Point?

142 places on Spotwander: 47 parks, 31 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 museums.

Which is the nearest park to Elk Point?

Mattison Park, about 17 km by road; Pfister Park (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Elk Point?

Coyote School, about 12 km by road; 317th Street (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Elk Point?

Start in Elk Point, visit Prentis Park, then Saint Paul Church, then Gant Creek Watershed Site D-3 Dam, then Stone State Park, then McCook Lake, and drive back — about 121 km by road in all.