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Nixa

Nixa is a town in Greene district, Missouri, United States of about 20,984 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums and 11 parks. The must-see places are Elk Valley, Riverbluff Cave and Lake Springfield Park.

37.0434° N, 93.2943° WPop. 20,984

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Within 30 km51 places
Within 50 km85
Must-see42
Notable225
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Nixa

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:00 pm

70 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 Nixa
  2. Elk Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Silver Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Wilson's Creek National Battlefieldpark · 45 min
  5. Riverbluff Cavecave · 1 hrs
  6. Lake Springfield Parklake · 45 min
  7. Back in Nixa
Today’s loopNixaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Nixa?

Elk Valley (viewpoint, about 6 km), Riverbluff Cave (cave, about 9 km), Lake Springfield Park (lake, about 11 km), Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (park, about 15 km), Silver Lake (lake, about 17 km), Wonders of Wildlife (museum, about 19 km).

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

85 places on Spotwander: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums, 11 parks, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nixa?

Elk Valley, about 6 km by road; East Battlefield Overlook (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to Nixa?

Ray House, about 14 km by road; Wonders of Wildlife (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Nixa?

Start in Nixa, visit Elk Valley, then Silver Lake, then Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, then Riverbluff Cave, then Lake Springfield Park, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.