Johnson district, Kansas, United States

Places to visit near Lenexa

Lenexa is a town in Johnson district, Kansas, United States, home to about 52,490 people. Within 50 km by road there are 222 places to visit — 71 parks, 43 churches, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens and 26 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Church of God Ministry of Jesus Christ Intl.– Iglesia de Dios Ministerial- IDMJI (5 km), Congregation Beth Israel Abraham & Voliner (5 km) and Argentine Limestone Outcrop (7 km).

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

Lenexa at a glance

Location
Johnson district, Kansas, United States
Population
about 52,490
Coordinates
38.9536° N, 94.7336° W
Places within 50 km
222 (80 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Lenexa

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

73 parks within 100 km of Lenexa. The closest is John McNerney Park (1 km); the best-known is Loose Memorial Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Lenexa

51 churches within 100 km of Lenexa. The closest is New Vision Church God in Christ (1 km); the best-known is Church of God Ministry of Jesus Christ Intl.– Iglesia de Dios Ministerial- IDMJI (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lenexa

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lenexa. The closest is Flat Rock Creek Park (1 km); the best-known is Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Lenexa

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lenexa. The closest is Wiedenmann Waiting Station (4 km); the best-known is J.B. Mahaffie House and Stagecoach Stop (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lenexa

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lenexa. The closest is South Lake Park (7 km); the best-known is Lake Clare (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lenexa

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lenexa. The closest is Argentine Limestone Outcrop (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Lenexa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lenexa
  2. 9 km Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City · temple, Johnson
  3. 5 km Church of God Ministry of Jesus Christ Intl.– Iglesia de Dios Ministerial- IDMJI · church, Johnson
  4. 7 km Congregation Beth Israel Abraham & Voliner · church, Johnson
  5. 3 km Argentine Limestone Outcrop · viewpoint, Johnson
  6. 8 km Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead · nature spot, Johnson
  7. 11 km Back to Lenexa

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From travellers near Lenexa

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How to reach Lenexa

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    Within 15 km of Lenexa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lenexa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks7173John McNerney Park (1 km)
    Churches4351New Vision Church God in Christ (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2431Flat Rock Creek Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2631Wiedenmann Waiting Station (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1223South Lake Park (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1822Argentine Limestone Outcrop (7 km)
    Museums1018Legler Barn Museum (4 km)
    Other attractions1516East Building (16 km)
    Temples33Gurdwara Sahib Kansas City (7 km)

    Lenexa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lenexa?

    Church of God Ministry of Jesus Christ Intl.– Iglesia de Dios Ministerial- IDMJI (church, about 5 km), Congregation Beth Israel Abraham & Voliner (church, about 5 km), Argentine Limestone Outcrop (viewpoint, about 7 km), Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City (temple, about 9 km), Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead (nature spot, about 11 km), J.B. Mahaffie House and Stagecoach Stop (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    222 places on Spotwander: 71 parks, 43 churches, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest park to Lenexa?

    John McNerney Park, about 1 km by road; Trafalgar Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lenexa?

    New Vision Church God in Christ, about 1 km by road; Knox United Presbyterian Church (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lenexa?

    Flat Rock Creek Park, about 1 km by road; Rosehill East Park (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lenexa?

    Start in Lenexa, visit Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City, then Church of God Ministry of Jesus Christ Intl.– Iglesia de Dios Ministerial- IDMJI, then Congregation Beth Israel Abraham & Voliner, then Argentine Limestone Outcrop, then Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lenexa?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Lenexa

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