Valley district, Nebraska, United States

Places to visit near Ord

Ord is a town in Valley district, Nebraska, United States, home to about 2,061 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit — 55 churches, 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 parks and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Virginia Smith Dam (44 km), Olson Nature Preserve (90 km) and Saint Bonaventure Catholic Church (99 km).

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Ord, Nebraska
Ord, Valley district, Nebraska, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ord at a glance

Location
Valley district, Nebraska, United States
Population
about 2,061
Coordinates
41.6033° N, 98.9262° W
Places within 50 km
139 (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 Ord

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

74 churches within 100 km of Ord. The closest is United Methodist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ord

47 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ord. The closest is Hardenbrook Diversion Dam (2 km); the best-known is Virginia Smith Dam (44 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Ord

29 parks within 100 km of Ord. The closest is Bussell Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ord

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ord. The closest is McDowell Canyon (18 km); the best-known is Windy Hill (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ord

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ord. The closest is Evelyn Sharp Historical Marker (4 km); the best-known is Davis Creek State Wildlife Management Area (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Ord

10 museums within 100 km of Ord. The closest is Valley County Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ord

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 150 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ord
  2. 1 km Bussell Park · park, Valley
  3. 42 km Virginia Smith Dam · dam, Garfield
  4. 23 km Alfred James Detention Dam · dam, Garfield
  5. 37 km Scotia Canal State Wildlife Management Area · park, Valley
  6. 18 km Davis Creek State Wildlife Management Area · nature spot, Valley
  7. 29 km Back to Ord

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How to reach Ord

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    Within 15 km of Ord

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ord by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5574United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3247Hardenbrook Diversion Dam (2 km)
    Parks1329Bussell Park (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1426McDowell Canyon (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1016Evelyn Sharp Historical Marker (4 km)
    Museums510Valley County Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage45Fort Hartsuff Historical Marker (13 km)
    Caves23Alfred James Detention Dam (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Anderson Island (1 km)
    Beaches & coast22Shaughnessy Bay (37 km)

    Ord: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ord?

    Bussell Park (park, about 1 km), Scotia Canal State Wildlife Management Area (park, about 17 km), Virginia Smith Dam (dam, about 44 km), Alfred James Detention Dam (dam, about 24 km), Valley County Museum (museum, about 1 km), United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    139 places on Spotwander: 55 churches, 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 parks, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Ord?

    United Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; People's Unitarian Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ord?

    Hardenbrook Diversion Dam, about 2 km by road; Oldfather Dam (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ord?

    Bussell Park, about 1 km by road; Blizzard of 1888 Historical Marker (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ord?

    Start in Ord, visit Bussell Park, then Virginia Smith Dam, then Alfred James Detention Dam, then Scotia Canal State Wildlife Management Area, then Davis Creek State Wildlife Management Area, and drive back — about 150 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ord?

    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 Ord

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