Ellis district, Kansas, United States

Places to visit near Ellis

Ellis is a town in Ellis district, Kansas, United States, home to about 2,064 people. Within 50 km by road there are 167 places to visit — 61 churches, 40 parks, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 9 museums. The must-see places are Fort Hays Historic Site (26 km), Cedar Bluff Dam (27 km) and Nicodemus National Historic Site (63 km).

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

Ellis at a glance

Location
Ellis district, Kansas, United States
Population
about 2,064
Coordinates
38.9381° N, 99.5607° W
Places within 50 km
167 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
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 Ellis

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ellis: 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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Churches near Ellis

91 churches within 100 km of Ellis. The closest is Ellis Baptist Church (1 km); the best-known is Celebration Community Church (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ellis

43 parks within 100 km of Ellis. The closest is Memorial Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ellis

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ellis. The closest is Rohr Jacobs Lake (24 km); the best-known is Cedar Bluff Dam (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Ellis

19 museums within 100 km of Ellis. The closest is Ellis Railroad Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ellis

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ellis. The closest is Wildon Draw (22 km); the best-known is Round House Rock (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ellis

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ellis. The closest is Cedar Bluff Wildlife Area Youth/Mentor Area (26 km); the best-known is Nicodemus National Historic Site (63 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ellis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 97 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ellis
  2. 1 km Chrysler Boyhood Home and Museum · museum, Ellis
  3. 27 km Cedar Bluff Dam · dam, Trego
  4. 42 km Fort Hays Historic Site · fort, Ellis
  5. 26 km Bukovina Society Headquarters and Museum · museum, Ellis
  6. 1 km Ellis Railroad Museum · museum, Ellis
  7. 0 km Back to Ellis

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How to reach Ellis

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ellis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6191Ellis Baptist Church (1 km)
    Parks4043Memorial Park (1 km)
    Other attractions3232KAYS-AM (Hays) (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs726Rohr Jacobs Lake (24 km)
    Museums919Ellis Railroad Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints816Wildon Draw (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens610Cedar Bluff Wildlife Area Youth/Mentor Area (26 km)
    Forts & heritage29Fort Hays Historic Site (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Masjid of Hays (27 km)
    Beaches & coast11Cadie's Beach (27 km)

    Ellis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ellis?

    Ellis Railroad Museum (museum, about 1 km), Chrysler Boyhood Home and Museum (museum, about 1 km), Bukovina Society Headquarters and Museum (museum, about 1 km), Fort Hays Historic Site (fort, about 26 km), Cedar Bluff Dam (dam, about 27 km), Celebration Community Church (church, about 23 km).

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

    167 places on Spotwander: 61 churches, 40 parks, 32 other attractions, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Ellis?

    Ellis Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Christ Lutheran Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ellis?

    Memorial Park, about 1 km by road; Playworld Park (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ellis?

    Rohr Jacobs Lake, about 24 km by road; Ksnoname 2586 Dam (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ellis?

    Start in Ellis, visit Chrysler Boyhood Home and Museum, then Cedar Bluff Dam, then Fort Hays Historic Site, then Bukovina Society Headquarters and Museum, then Ellis Railroad Museum, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ellis?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Ellis

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