Nowata district, Oklahoma, United States

Places to visit near Nowata

Nowata is a town in Nowata district, Oklahoma, United States, home to about 3,743 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit — 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches and 7 museums. The must-see places are Winganon Space Capsule (16 km), Bartlesville Southern Baptist Church (32 km) and Will Rogers' Family Home (Dog Iron Ranch) (33 km).

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Nowata, Oklahoma
Nowata, Nowata district, Oklahoma, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Nowata at a glance

Location
Nowata district, Oklahoma, United States
Population
about 3,743
Coordinates
36.7007° N, 95.6380° W
Places within 50 km
70 (8 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 museums

Top places to visit near Nowata

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Nowata: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Nowata

77 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Nowata. The closest is Oknoname Number 105001 Reservoir (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Nowata

52 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nowata. The closest is Cedar Bluff (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Nowata

40 churches within 100 km of Nowata. The closest is Bartlesville Southern Baptist Church (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Nowata

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

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Parks near Nowata

23 parks within 100 km of Nowata. The closest is Jo Allyn Lowe Park (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Nowata

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nowata. The closest is Will Rogers' Family Home (Dog Iron Ranch) (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Nowata

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nowata
  2. 1 km Nowata County Historical Society Museum · museum, Nowata
  3. 9 km Slate Bluff · viewpoint, Nowata
  4. 6 km Coodys Bluff · viewpoint, Nowata
  5. 12 km Cedar Bluff · viewpoint, Nowata
  6. 30 km Bartlesville Southern Baptist Church · church, Washington
  7. 32 km Back to Nowata

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How to reach Nowata

    All places near Nowata by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nowata by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2677Oknoname Number 105001 Reservoir (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2152Cedar Bluff (7 km)
    Churches640Bartlesville Southern Baptist Church (32 km)
    Museums733Nowata County Historical Society Museum (1 km)
    Parks123Jo Allyn Lowe Park (34 km)
    Forts & heritage721Will Rogers' Family Home (Dog Iron Ranch) (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens07Woolaroc Wildlife Preserve (52 km)
    Other attractions26Winganon Space Capsule (16 km)
    Beaches & coast05Quarry Cove (59 km)
    Temples02Grace Apostolic Temple (75 km)
    Buddhist sites01Tam-Bao Buddhist Temple (80 km)
    Waterfalls01Bluestem Lake Falls (84 km)

    Nowata: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nowata?

    Winganon Space Capsule (attraction, about 16 km), Nowata County Historical Society Museum (museum, about 1 km), Cedar Bluff (viewpoint, about 7 km), Slate Bluff (viewpoint, about 9 km), Coodys Bluff (viewpoint, about 10 km), Bartlesville Southern Baptist Church (church, about 32 km).

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

    70 places on Spotwander: 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches, 7 museums, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest lake to Nowata?

    Oknoname Number 105001 Reservoir, about 16 km by road; Dutcher Number 1 Dam (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nowata?

    Cedar Bluff, about 7 km by road; Slate Bluff (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Nowata?

    Bartlesville Southern Baptist Church, about 32 km by road; Good Shepard Presbyterian Church (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nowata?

    Start in Nowata, visit Nowata County Historical Society Museum, then Slate Bluff, then Coodys Bluff, then Cedar Bluff, then Bartlesville Southern Baptist Church, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nowata?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Nowata

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