Places to visit near

Herington

Herington is a town in Dickinson district, Kansas, United States of about 2,396 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit: 17 forts & heritage, 10 churches and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Council Grove City Lake Dam, Lander Park Carousel and Abilene & Smokey Valley Railway.

38.6711° N, 96.9425° WPop. 2,396

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Within 30 km5 places
Within 50 km47
Must-see34
Notable245
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Herington

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:50 pm

193 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Herington
  2. Herington City Damdam · 45 min
  3. Rosebank Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Abilene & Smokey Valley Railwayviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Council Grove City Lake Damdam · 45 min
  6. Hermit's Cave on Belfry Hillhill · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Herington
Today’s loopHeringtonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Herington?

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and Preschool (church, about 1 km), New Life Church (church, about 1 km), Historical Marker (heritage site, about 3 km), Herington City Dam (dam, about 6 km), Rosebank Church (church, about 16 km), Council Grove City Lake Dam (dam, about 42 km).

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

47 places on Spotwander: 17 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Herington?

Historical Marker, about 3 km by road; 260th Street (31 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Herington?

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and Preschool, about 1 km by road; New Life Church (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Herington?

Start in Herington, visit Herington City Dam, then Rosebank Church, then Abilene & Smokey Valley Railway, then Council Grove City Lake Dam, then Hermit's Cave on Belfry Hill, and drive back — about 193 km by road in all.