Doniphan district, Kansas, United States

Places to visit near Elwood

Elwood is a town in Doniphan district, Kansas, United States, home to about 1,188 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit — 9 forts & heritage, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches and 17 museums. The must-see places are Pony Express Museum (3 km), Cathedral of St. Joseph (3 km) and Albrecht-Kemper Museum (6 km).

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Elwood, Kansas
Elwood, Doniphan district, Kansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Elwood at a glance

Location
Doniphan district, Kansas, United States
Population
about 1,188
Coordinates
39.7555° N, 94.8725° W
Places within 50 km
58 (11 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 Elwood

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Elwood: 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 Elwood

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Elwood. The closest is Pony Express Hill Figure (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Elwood

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Elwood. The closest is Andrew County Lake (25 km); the best-known is Bean Lake (41 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Elwood

35 churches within 100 km of Elwood. The closest is First Baptist Church (1 km); the best-known is Cathedral of St. Joseph (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Elwood

34 museums within 100 km of Elwood. The closest is Pony Express Museum (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Elwood

11 parks within 100 km of Elwood. The closest is Bartlett Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Elwood

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Elwood. The closest is King Hill (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Elwood

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Elwood
  2. 1 km First Baptist Church · church, Doniphan
  3. 4 km Cathedral of St. Joseph · church, Doniphan
  4. 3 km Albrecht-Kemper Museum · museum, Doniphan
  5. 2 km Glore Psychiatric Museum · museum, Doniphan
  6. 5 km Pony Express Museum · museum, Doniphan
  7. 3 km Back to Elwood

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How to reach Elwood

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    Places near Elwood by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage60Pony Express Hill Figure (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs39Andrew County Lake (25 km)
    Churches35First Baptist Church (1 km)
    Museums34Pony Express Museum (3 km)
    Parks11Bartlett Park (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints10King Hill (5 km)
    Other attractions7Jesse James Home (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens7Weston Bend State Park (51 km)
    Waterfalls6Rochester Falls (29 km)
    Beaches & coast5Missouri Theater and Missouri Theater Building (3 km)
    Caves1Indian Cave (97 km)

    Elwood: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Elwood?

    Pony Express Museum (museum, about 3 km), Cathedral of St. Joseph (church, about 3 km), Albrecht-Kemper Museum (museum, about 6 km), Glore Psychiatric Museum (museum, about 7 km), First Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Pony Express Hill Figure (hill, about 2 km).

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

    58 places on Spotwander: 9 forts & heritage, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches, 17 museums, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Elwood?

    Pony Express Hill Figure, about 2 km by road; Fort Smtih (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Elwood?

    Andrew County Lake, about 25 km by road; Atchison State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Elwood?

    First Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Cathedral of St. Joseph (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Elwood?

    Start in Elwood, visit First Baptist Church, then Cathedral of St. Joseph, then Albrecht-Kemper Museum, then Glore Psychiatric Museum, then Pony Express Museum, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Elwood?

    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 Elwood

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