Nebraska, United States

Places to visit near Friend

Friend is a town in Nebraska, United States, home to about 1,013 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit — 14 parks, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Spring Creek Prairie Audubon (47 km), Conestoga Lake (48 km) and Bluestem State Wildlife Management Area (51 km).

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Friend, Nebraska
Friend, Nebraska, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Friend at a glance

Location
Nebraska, United States
Population
about 1,013
Coordinates
40.6536° N, 97.2862° W
Places within 50 km
50 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Friend

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Friend: 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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Parks near Friend

102 parks within 100 km of Friend. The closest is North Ball Park (33 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Friend

46 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Friend. The closest is Horseshoe Lake Dam (32 km); the best-known is Conestoga Lake (48 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Friend

45 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Friend. The closest is Beaver Crossing City Park (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Friend

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Friend. The closest is Sokol Hall (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Friend

23 museums within 100 km of Friend. The closest is Saline County Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Friend

15 churches within 100 km of Friend. The closest is Christ's Place Church (63 km); the best-known is Lincoln Chidren's Zoo (67 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Friend

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 145 km on the road.

  1. Start in Friend
  2. 23 km Hidden Marsh State Wildlife Management Area · nature spot, York
  3. 6 km Bailey Floodwater Retarding Dam · dam, York
  4. 22 km Beaver Crossing City Park · nature spot, Seward
  5. 47 km Spring Creek Prairie Audubon · nature spot, Lancaster
  6. 29 km Saline County Museum · museum, Saline
  7. 18 km Back to Friend

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How to reach Friend

    All places near Friend by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Friend by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks14102North Ball Park (33 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs946Horseshoe Lake Dam (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1545Beaver Crossing City Park (17 km)
    Forts & heritage524Sokol Hall (34 km)
    Museums623Saline County Museum (18 km)
    Churches015Christ's Place Church (63 km)
    Other attractions04Mueller Tower (66 km)
    Caves13Bailey Floodwater Retarding Dam (25 km)
    Beaches & coast02B Bunker #7-2 (73 km)

    Friend: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Friend?

    Beaver Crossing City Park (nature spot, about 17 km), Saline County Museum (museum, about 18 km), Hidden Marsh State Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 23 km), Bailey Floodwater Retarding Dam (dam, about 25 km), Spring Creek Prairie Audubon (nature spot, about 47 km), Conestoga Lake (lake, about 48 km).

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

    50 places on Spotwander: 14 parks, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Friend?

    North Ball Park, about 33 km by road; Conns Park (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Friend?

    Horseshoe Lake Dam, about 32 km by road; North Lake Basin State Wildlife Management Area (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Friend?

    Beaver Crossing City Park, about 17 km by road; Hidden Marsh State Wildlife Management Area (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Friend?

    Start in Friend, visit Hidden Marsh State Wildlife Management Area, then Bailey Floodwater Retarding Dam, then Beaver Crossing City Park, then Spring Creek Prairie Audubon, then Saline County Museum, and drive back — about 145 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Friend?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Friend

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