Johnson district, Kansas, United States

Places to visit near Olathe

Olathe is a city in Johnson district, Kansas, United States, home to about 134,305 people. Within 50 km by road there are 216 places to visit — 69 parks, 44 churches, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens and 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture (1 km), J.B. Mahaffie House and Stagecoach Stop (2 km) and Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead (13 km).

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Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, Johnson district, Kansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Olathe at a glance

Location
Johnson district, Kansas, United States
Population
about 134,305
Coordinates
38.8814° N, 94.8191° W
Places within 50 km
216 (78 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Olathe

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Olathe: 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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Parks near Olathe

73 parks within 100 km of Olathe. The closest is Mill Creek Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Olathe

52 churches within 100 km of Olathe. The closest is First Christian Church (1 km); the best-known is Congregation Beth Israel Abraham & Voliner (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Olathe

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Olathe. The closest is Ernie Miller Park & Nature Center (3 km); the best-known is Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Olathe

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Olathe. The closest is Frisco Dam (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Olathe

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Olathe. The closest is Overland Park (16 km); the best-known is Argentine Limestone Outcrop (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Olathe

20 museums within 100 km of Olathe. The closest is Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Olathe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Olathe
  2. 1 km Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture · museum, Johnson
  3. 12 km Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead · nature spot, Johnson
  4. 8 km Argentine Limestone Outcrop · viewpoint, Johnson
  5. 3 km Congregation Beth Israel Abraham & Voliner · church, Johnson
  6. 15 km J.B. Mahaffie House and Stagecoach Stop · heritage site, Johnson
  7. 2 km Back to Olathe

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Olathe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks6973Mill Creek Park (1 km)
    Churches4452First Christian Church (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2436Ernie Miller Park & Nature Center (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1530Frisco Dam (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1821Overland Park (16 km)
    Museums1320Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1519Cannon (2 km)
    Other attractions1516East Building (30 km)
    Temples11Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City (19 km)
    Buddhist sites11Lao Buddhist Association of Olathe (1 km)
    Waterfalls11Cedar Lake Falls (6 km)

    Olathe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Olathe?

    Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture (museum, about 1 km), J.B. Mahaffie House and Stagecoach Stop (heritage site, about 2 km), Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead (nature spot, about 13 km), Congregation Beth Israel Abraham & Voliner (church, about 17 km), Argentine Limestone Outcrop (viewpoint, about 17 km), Church of God Ministry of Jesus Christ Intl.– Iglesia de Dios Ministerial- IDMJI (church, about 18 km).

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

    216 places on Spotwander: 69 parks, 44 churches, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest park to Olathe?

    Mill Creek Park, about 1 km by road; Chestnut Street Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Olathe?

    First Christian Church, about 1 km by road; Church of the Brethren (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Olathe?

    Ernie Miller Park & Nature Center, about 3 km by road; Oregon Trail Park (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Olathe?

    Start in Olathe, visit Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture, then Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, then Argentine Limestone Outcrop, then Congregation Beth Israel Abraham & Voliner, then J.B. Mahaffie House and Stagecoach Stop, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Olathe?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

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