Merriam, KansasChurch of God Ministry of Jesus Christ Intl.– Iglesia de Dios Ministerial- IDMJIHindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas CityEast BuildingWea Shale OutcropCongregation Beth Israel Abraham & VolinerLoose Memorial Park
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Merriam

Merriam is a town in Johnson district, Kansas, United States of about 11,288 people. Within 50 km by road there are 218 places to visit: 45 churches, 49 parks and 41 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Church of God Ministry of Jesus Christ Intl.– Iglesia de Dios Ministerial- IDMJI, Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City and East Building.

39.0236° N, 94.6936° WPop. 11,288

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Within 30 km193 places
Within 50 km218
Must-see122
Notable139
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Church of God Ministry of Jesus Christ Intl.– Iglesia de Dios Ministerial- IDMJI, church near Merriam
Must-see

Church of God Ministry of Jesus Christ Intl.– Iglesia de Dios Ministerial- IDMJI

Church · 6 km

Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City, temple near Merriam
Must-see

Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City

Temple · 8 km

East Building, attraction near Merriam
Must-see

East Building

Attraction · 8 km

Places near Merriam by type

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One day from Merriam

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:44 pm

49 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 Merriam
  2. Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas Citytemple · 45 min
  3. Church of God Ministry of Jesus Christ Intl.– Iglesia de Dios Ministerial- IDMJIchurch · 30 min
  4. Congregation Beth Israel Abraham & Volinerchurch · 30 min
  5. Loose Memorial Parkmonument · 45 min
  6. Wea Shale Outcropviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Merriam
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Merriam?

Church of God Ministry of Jesus Christ Intl.– Iglesia de Dios Ministerial- IDMJI (church, about 6 km), Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City (temple, about 8 km), East Building (attraction, about 8 km), Wea Shale Outcrop (viewpoint, about 9 km), Westerville Limestone Outcrop (viewpoint, about 9 km), Westwood Hills (hill, about 9 km).

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

218 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 49 parks, 41 forts & heritage, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Merriam?

First Church of Christ Scientist, about 1 km by road; First Love Ministries Church (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Merriam?

Merriam Parks and Recreation, about 1 km by road; Campbell Park (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Merriam?

Start in Merriam, 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 Loose Memorial Park, then Wea Shale Outcrop, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.