Kearny district, Kansas, United States

Places to visit near Lakin

Lakin is a town in Kearny district, Kansas, United States, home to about 2,202 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 67 churches, 23 parks, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 museums. The must-see places are Lee Richardson Zoo (42 km) and Fort Aubrey (46 km).

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Lakin, Kansas
Lakin, Kearny district, Kansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lakin at a glance

Location
Kearny district, Kansas, United States
Population
about 2,202
Coordinates
37.9406° N, 101.2549° W
Places within 50 km
111 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Lakin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lakin: 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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Churches near Lakin

148 churches within 100 km of Lakin. The closest is First Christian Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Lakin

33 parks within 100 km of Lakin. The closest is Louck Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lakin

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lakin. The closest is Lake McKinney (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Lakin

12 museums within 100 km of Lakin. The closest is Kearny County Rodeo Grounds (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lakin

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lakin. The closest is Mattox Draw (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lakin

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lakin. The closest is Finney County Game Refuge (38 km); the best-known is Lee Richardson Zoo (42 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Lakin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 177 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lakin
  2. 42 km Lee Richardson Zoo · nature spot, Finney
  3. 14 km Herbert and Bonnie Clutter Family Memorial · monument, Finney
  4. 74 km Fort Aubrey · fort, Hamilton
  5. 43 km Louck Park · park, Kearny
  6. 1 km Kearny County Rodeo Grounds · museum, Kearny
  7. 3 km Back to Lakin

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How to reach Lakin

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lakin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches67148First Christian Church (1 km)
    Parks2333Louck Park (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs619Lake McKinney (9 km)
    Museums212Kearny County Rodeo Grounds (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints49Mattox Draw (13 km)
    Other attractions27C.J. "Buffalo" Jones Statue (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Finney County Game Refuge (38 km)
    Forts & heritage23Herbert and Bonnie Clutter Family Memorial (30 km)
    Treks12ADT - Kansas - N - Seg 8 (22 km)
    Buddhist sites11Buddhist Temple (43 km)

    Lakin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lakin?

    Kearny County Rodeo Grounds (museum, about 3 km), Louck Park (park, about 3 km), Lee Richardson Zoo (nature spot, about 42 km), First Christian Church (church, about 1 km), First Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), First Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    111 places on Spotwander: 67 churches, 23 parks, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Lakin?

    First Christian Church, about 1 km by road; First Baptist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Lakin?

    Louck Park, about 3 km by road; Clutter Memorial Park (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Lakin?

    Lake McKinney, about 9 km by road; Clear Lake (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lakin?

    Start in Lakin, visit Lee Richardson Zoo, then Herbert and Bonnie Clutter Family Memorial, then Fort Aubrey, then Louck Park, then Kearny County Rodeo Grounds, and drive back — about 177 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lakin?

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

    Towns near Lakin

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