Douglas district, Kansas, United States

Places to visit near Eudora

Eudora is a town in Douglas district, Kansas, United States, home to about 6,378 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit — 36 churches, 35 parks, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 29 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Fort Wakarusa (5 km), Franklin's Fort (8 km) and Stewart's Fort (14 km).

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Eudora, Kansas
Eudora, Douglas district, Kansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eudora at a glance

Location
Douglas district, Kansas, United States
Population
about 6,378
Coordinates
38.9433° N, 95.0986° W
Places within 50 km
170 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Eudora

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Churches near Eudora

51 churches within 100 km of Eudora. The closest is Lawrence Chinese Evangelical Church (13 km); the best-known is North Lawrence Christian Church (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Eudora

45 parks within 100 km of Eudora. The closest is Kill Creek Streamway Park (14 km); the best-known is Kansas City Renaissance Festival (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Eudora

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Eudora. The closest is Roberts Lake Dam (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Eudora

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eudora. The closest is Fort Wakarusa (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Eudora

28 museums within 100 km of Eudora. The closest is Prairie Park Nature Center (13 km); the best-known is Watkins Museum of History (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eudora

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eudora. The closest is Sunflower Nature Park (9 km); the best-known is Baker Wetlands (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Eudora

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eudora
  2. 5 km Fort Wakarusa · fort, Douglas
  3. 4 km Franklin's Fort · fort, Douglas
  4. 6 km Stewart's Fort · fort, Douglas
  5. 2 km Baker Wetlands · nature spot, Douglas
  6. 8 km North Lawrence Christian Church · church, Douglas
  7. 14 km Back to Eudora

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    Within 15 km of Eudora

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eudora by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3651Lawrence Chinese Evangelical Church (13 km)
    Parks3545Kill Creek Streamway Park (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1939Roberts Lake Dam (10 km)
    Forts & heritage2934Fort Wakarusa (5 km)
    Museums2028Prairie Park Nature Center (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1225Sunflower Nature Park (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints924Observation Bluff (7 km)
    Other attractions319Lawrence Arts Center (15 km)
    Beaches & coast33Swim Beach (14 km)
    Waterfalls22Wakarusa River Falls (24 km)
    Temples11Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City (38 km)
    Buddhist sites11Lao Buddhist Association of Olathe (30 km)

    Eudora: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eudora?

    Fort Wakarusa (fort, about 5 km), Franklin's Fort (fort, about 8 km), Stewart's Fort (fort, about 14 km), North Lawrence Christian Church (church, about 14 km), Baker Wetlands (nature spot, about 14 km), Haskell Indian Nations University (nature spot, about 15 km).

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

    170 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 35 parks, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 forts & heritage, 20 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Eudora?

    Lawrence Chinese Evangelical Church, about 13 km by road; North Lawrence Christian Church (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Eudora?

    Kill Creek Streamway Park, about 14 km by road; Kill Creek Park (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Eudora?

    Roberts Lake Dam, about 10 km by road; Sunflower Pond B Dam (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eudora?

    Start in Eudora, visit Fort Wakarusa, then Franklin's Fort, then Stewart's Fort, then Baker Wetlands, then North Lawrence Christian Church, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eudora?

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

    Towns near Eudora

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