Johnson district, Kansas, United States

Places to visit near Gardner

Gardner is a town in Johnson district, Kansas, United States, home to about 20,868 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit — 59 parks, 41 churches, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 19 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture (16 km), J.B. Mahaffie House and Stagecoach Stop (18 km) and Hillsdale Lake (18 km).

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Gardner, Kansas
Gardner, Johnson district, Kansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gardner at a glance

Location
Johnson district, Kansas, United States
Population
about 20,868
Coordinates
38.8108° N, 94.9272° W
Places within 50 km
182 (40 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 and churches

Top places to visit near Gardner

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

68 parks within 100 km of Gardner. The closest is Cornerstone Park (1 km); the best-known is Hillsdale State Park- Hillsdale Point Recreation Area (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Gardner

53 churches within 100 km of Gardner. The closest is First Presbyterian Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gardner

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gardner. The closest is Gardner Celebration Park Dam (6 km); the best-known is Hillsdale Lake (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gardner

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gardner. The closest is Brookside Park (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gardner

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gardner. The closest is Prairie Observation Deck (16 km); the best-known is Argentine Limestone Outcrop (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Gardner

21 museums within 100 km of Gardner. The closest is Gardner Historical Museum (1 km); the best-known is Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gardner

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gardner
  2. 1 km First Presbyterian Church · church, Johnson
  3. 16 km Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture · museum, Johnson
  4. 2 km J.B. Mahaffie House and Stagecoach Stop · heritage site, Johnson
  5. 32 km Hillsdale State Park- Hillsdale Point Recreation Area · park, Miami
  6. 1 km Hillsdale Lake · lake, Miami
  7. 18 km Back to Gardner

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gardner by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks5968Cornerstone Park (1 km)
    Churches4153First Presbyterian Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2036Gardner Celebration Park Dam (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1934Brookside Park (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints722Prairie Observation Deck (16 km)
    Museums1521Gardner Historical Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1419Gardner Junction (4 km)
    Other attractions115East Building (45 km)
    Waterfalls22Cedar Lake Falls (10 km)
    Beaches & coast22Swim Beach (15 km)
    Temples11Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City (33 km)
    Buddhist sites11Lao Buddhist Association of Olathe (15 km)

    Gardner: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gardner?

    Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture (museum, about 16 km), J.B. Mahaffie House and Stagecoach Stop (heritage site, about 18 km), Hillsdale Lake (lake, about 18 km), Hillsdale State Park- Hillsdale Point Recreation Area (park, about 18 km), First Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Cornerstone Park (park, about 1 km).

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

    182 places on Spotwander: 59 parks, 41 churches, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest park to Gardner?

    Cornerstone Park, about 1 km by road; Meadowbrook Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gardner?

    First Presbyterian Church, about 1 km by road; King of Kings Lutheran Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gardner?

    Gardner Celebration Park Dam, about 6 km by road; Gardner City Dam (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gardner?

    Start in Gardner, visit First Presbyterian Church, then Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture, then J.B. Mahaffie House and Stagecoach Stop, then Hillsdale State Park- Hillsdale Point Recreation Area, then Hillsdale Lake, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gardner?

    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 and churches.

    Towns near Gardner

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