Seward district, Kansas, United States

Places to visit near Liberal

Liberal is a town in Seward district, Kansas, United States, home to about 20,746 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 80 churches, 15 parks, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Liberal (1 km), Beaver River Wildlife Management Area (38 km) and Optima Lake (58 km).

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Liberal, Kansas
Liberal, Seward district, Kansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Liberal at a glance

Location
Seward district, Kansas, United States
Population
about 20,746
Coordinates
37.0431° N, 100.9210° W
Places within 50 km
125 (2 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 churches and parks

Top places to visit near Liberal

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

132 churches within 100 km of Liberal. The closest is Faith Tabernacle Church (1 km); the best-known is Liberal (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Liberal

25 parks within 100 km of Liberal. The closest is Cooper Park (1 km); the best-known is Beaver River Wildlife Management Area (38 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Liberal

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Liberal. The closest is Mitchell Pond (44 km); the best-known is Optima Lake (58 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Liberal

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

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Museums near Liberal

12 museums within 100 km of Liberal. The closest is Dorothy's House and Land of Oz (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Liberal

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Liberal. The closest is Wolf Canyon (34 km); the best-known is Twin Hills (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Liberal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Liberal
  2. 2 km Dorothy's House and Land of Oz · museum, Seward
  3. 1 km Coronado Museum · museum, Seward
  4. 36 km Beaver River Wildlife Management Area · park, Beaver
  5. 40 km Mid-America Air Museum · museum, Seward
  6. 3 km Liberal · church, Texas
  7. 1 km Back to Liberal

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How to reach Liberal

    All places near Liberal by distance

    Within 15 km of Liberal

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Liberal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches80132Faith Tabernacle Church (1 km)
    Parks1525Cooper Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs325Mitchell Pond (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1320Cooper Park (1 km)
    Museums512Dorothy's House and Land of Oz (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints511Wolf Canyon (34 km)
    Forts & heritage010Birth Place of Beaver Park (55 km)
    Other attractions46CRIP Depot (1 km)
    Caves01Cave Church (100 km)

    Liberal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Liberal?

    Liberal (church, about 1 km), Dorothy's House and Land of Oz (museum, about 2 km), Coronado Museum (museum, about 2 km), Mid-America Air Museum (museum, about 3 km), Beaver River Wildlife Management Area (park, about 38 km), Cooper Park (park, about 1 km).

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

    125 places on Spotwander: 80 churches, 15 parks, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Liberal?

    Faith Tabernacle Church, about 1 km by road; Central Christian Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Liberal?

    Cooper Park, about 1 km by road; Mahuron Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Liberal?

    Mitchell Pond, about 44 km by road; Davis Number 5 Dam (46 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Liberal?

    Start in Liberal, visit Dorothy's House and Land of Oz, then Coronado Museum, then Beaver River Wildlife Management Area, then Mid-America Air Museum, then Liberal, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Liberal?

    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 churches and parks.

    Towns near Liberal

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