Meade district, Kansas, United States

Places to visit near Meade

Meade is a town in Meade district, Kansas, United States, home to about 1,624 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 32 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 parks. The must-see places are Big Basin Prairie Preserve (41 km), Clark County State Lake Dam (63 km) and Santa Fe Trail Remains Lookout (72 km).

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Meade, Kansas
Meade, Meade district, Kansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Meade at a glance

Location
Meade district, Kansas, United States
Population
about 1,624
Coordinates
37.2856° N, 100.3401° W
Places within 50 km
65 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Meade

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

100 churches within 100 km of Meade. The closest is Church of Christ (1 km); the best-known is Fowler Friends Church (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Meade

38 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Meade. The closest is Mayberry Lake (13 km); the best-known is Proffitt Lake Dam (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Meade

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Meade. The closest is Artesian Valley (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Meade

15 parks within 100 km of Meade. The closest is Meade State Park (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Meade

14 museums within 100 km of Meade. The closest is Meade County Historical Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Meade

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Meade. The closest is Meade Wildlife Area (21 km); the best-known is Big Basin Prairie Preserve (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Meade

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 202 km on the road.

  1. Start in Meade
  2. 37 km Cave Church · cave, Gray
  3. 25 km Fowler Friends Church · church, Meade
  4. 32 km Big Basin Prairie Preserve · nature spot, Clark
  5. 9 km Proffitt Lake Dam · dam, Clark
  6. 62 km Twin Hills · hill, Meade
  7. 37 km Back to Meade

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From travellers near Meade

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How to reach Meade

    All places near Meade by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Meade by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches32100Church of Christ (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1238Mayberry Lake (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1019Artesian Valley (2 km)
    Parks215Meade State Park (20 km)
    Museums314Meade County Historical Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens212Meade Wildlife Area (21 km)
    Other attractions310KTVC-TV (Ensign) (49 km)
    Forts & heritage08Knowles Grain Elevator (59 km)
    Caves11Cave Church (37 km)

    Meade: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Meade?

    Big Basin Prairie Preserve (nature spot, about 41 km), Fowler Friends Church (church, about 21 km), Meade County Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km), Church of Christ (church, about 1 km), Saint Augustine Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km), Dalton Gang Hideout (museum, about 1 km).

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

    65 places on Spotwander: 32 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 parks, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Meade?

    Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; Saint Augustine Episcopal Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Meade?

    Mayberry Lake, about 13 km by road; McClane Lake (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Meade?

    Artesian Valley, about 2 km by road; Hart Draw (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Meade?

    Start in Meade, visit Cave Church, then Fowler Friends Church, then Big Basin Prairie Preserve, then Proffitt Lake Dam, then Twin Hills, and drive back — about 202 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Meade?

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

    Towns near Meade

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