Elkhart, IndianaSmith's ChapelPotawatomi ZooMidwest Museum of American ArtHall of Heroes Superhero MuseumElkhart Environmental CenterTrinity United Methodist Church
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Elkhart

Elkhart is a town in Elkhart district, Indiana, United States of about 52,348 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit: 62 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 60 churches and 16 museums. The must-see places are Smith's Chapel, Potawatomi Zoo and Potawatomi Park.

41.6820° N, 85.9767° WPop. 52,348

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Within 30 km126 places
Within 50 km171
Must-see103
Notable138
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Smith's Chapel, church near Elkhart
Must-see

Smith's Chapel

Church · 21 km · Saint Joseph

Potawatomi Zoo, nature spot near Elkhart
Must-see

Potawatomi Zoo

Nature spot · 25 km · Saint Joseph

Potawatomi Park, park near Elkhart
Must-see

Potawatomi Park

Park · 25 km · Saint Joseph

Places near Elkhart by type

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One day from Elkhart

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:21 pm

74 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 Elkhart
  2. Elkhart Environmental Centermuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Trinity United Methodist Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Hall of Heroes Superhero Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Smith's Chapelchurch · 30 min
  6. Potawatomi Zoonature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Elkhart
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Elkhart?

Smith's Chapel (church, about 21 km), Midwest Museum of American Art (museum, about 1 km), The National New York Central Railroad Museum (museum, about 1 km), American Park (park, about 2 km), Baldwin Church (church, about 3 km), Riverview Church (church, about 3 km).

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

171 places on Spotwander: 62 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 60 churches, 16 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 parks.

Which is the nearest lake to Elkhart?

Boot Lake, about 10 km by road; Garver Lake (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Elkhart?

Baldwin Church, about 3 km by road; Riverview Church (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Elkhart?

Start in Elkhart, visit Elkhart Environmental Center, then Trinity United Methodist Church, then Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum, then Smith's Chapel, then Potawatomi Zoo, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.