Scotts Bluff district, Nebraska, United States

Places to visit near Gering

Gering is a town in Scotts Bluff district, Nebraska, United States, home to about 8,334 people. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit — 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 parks, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 30 churches. The must-see places are Northfield Park (2 km), Scotts Bluff (5 km) and Riverside Park (5 km).

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Gering, Nebraska
Gering, Scotts Bluff district, Nebraska, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gering at a glance

Location
Scotts Bluff district, Nebraska, United States
Population
about 8,334
Coordinates
41.8258° N, 103.6605° W
Places within 50 km
124 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Gering

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gering: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gering

71 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gering. The closest is Dome Rock (4 km); the best-known is Scotts Bluff (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Gering

35 parks within 100 km of Gering. The closest is Gering Civic Plaza (1 km); the best-known is Northfield Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gering

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gering. The closest is Terry's Lake (3 km); the best-known is East Gering Drain Dam (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Gering

32 churches within 100 km of Gering. The closest is Bahai Faith Church (1 km); the best-known is Bluff View Church of Christ (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gering

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gering. The closest is Union Pacific Steam Powered Locomotive (1 km); the best-known is Fort Mitchell (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gering

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gering. The closest is Riverside Discovery Center (5 km); the best-known is Scotts Bluff National Monument (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Gering

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gering
  2. 2 km Northfield Park · park, Scotts Bluff
  3. 4 km Westmoor Park · park, Scotts Bluff
  4. 2 km Riverside Park · park, Scotts Bluff
  5. 3 km Scotts Bluff · viewpoint, Scotts Bluff
  6. 1 km Scotts Bluff National Monument · monument, Scotts Bluff
  7. 5 km Back to Gering

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    Within 15 km of Gering

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gering by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3271Dome Rock (4 km)
    Parks2735Gering Civic Plaza (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs832Terry's Lake (3 km)
    Churches3032Bahai Faith Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage513Union Pacific Steam Powered Locomotive (1 km)
    Other attractions813KCTS Red Line (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens611Riverside Discovery Center (5 km)
    Museums611Wyo-Braska Natural History Museum (1 km)
    Caves22Airdale Dam Number 1 (25 km)

    Gering: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gering?

    Northfield Park (park, about 2 km), Scotts Bluff (viewpoint, about 5 km), Riverside Park (park, about 5 km), Scotts Bluff National Monument (monument, about 5 km), Westmoor Park (park, about 6 km), Fort Mitchell (fort, about 9 km).

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

    124 places on Spotwander: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 parks, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 churches, 5 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gering?

    Dome Rock, about 4 km by road; South Overlook (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Gering?

    Gering Civic Plaza, about 1 km by road; Gardner Park (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gering?

    Terry's Lake, about 3 km by road; East Gering Drain Dam (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gering?

    Start in Gering, visit Northfield Park, then Westmoor Park, then Riverside Park, then Scotts Bluff, then Scotts Bluff National Monument, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gering?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Gering

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