Douglas district, Kansas, United States

Places to visit near Overbrook

Overbrook is a town in Douglas district, Kansas, United States, home to about 1,024 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit — 74 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 23 museums and 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Osage County State Lake Dam (13 km), Twin Mounds (13 km) and Twin Mounds Church (15 km).

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Overbrook, Kansas
Overbrook, Douglas district, Kansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Overbrook at a glance

Location
Douglas district, Kansas, United States
Population
about 1,024
Coordinates
38.7806° N, 95.5572° W
Places within 50 km
195 (38 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Overbrook

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

78 churches within 100 km of Overbrook. The closest is Twin Mounds Church (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Overbrook

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Overbrook. The closest is Smokehouse (27 km); the best-known is Stewart's Fort (41 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Overbrook

25 museums within 100 km of Overbrook. The closest is Combat Air Museum (26 km); the best-known is Old Depot Museum (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Overbrook

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Overbrook. The closest is Osage County State Lake Dam (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Overbrook

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Overbrook. The closest is Clinton State Park (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Overbrook

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Overbrook. The closest is Twin Mounds (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Overbrook

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in Overbrook
  2. 18 km Pomona Dam · dam, Osage
  3. 20 km Osage County State Lake Dam · dam, Osage
  4. 24 km Twin Mounds · viewpoint, Douglas
  5. 2 km Twin Mounds Church · church, Douglas
  6. 11 km Lone Star Lake Dam · dam, Douglas
  7. 21 km Back to Overbrook

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Overbrook by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7478Twin Mounds Church (15 km)
    Forts & heritage4547Smokehouse (27 km)
    Museums2325Combat Air Museum (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1218Osage County State Lake Dam (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1116Clinton State Park (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1112Twin Mounds (13 km)
    Parks911Heartland Park (24 km)
    Other attractions88Ymca (37 km)
    Beaches & coast11Bloomington Beach (27 km)
    Waterfalls11Wakarusa River Falls (33 km)
    Temples01Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City (92 km)

    Overbrook: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Overbrook?

    Osage County State Lake Dam (dam, about 13 km), Twin Mounds (viewpoint, about 13 km), Twin Mounds Church (church, about 15 km), Pomona Dam (dam, about 18 km), Lone Star Lake Dam (dam, about 21 km), Clinton Lake (lake, about 26 km).

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

    195 places on Spotwander: 74 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 23 museums, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Overbrook?

    Twin Mounds Church, about 15 km by road; Berryton United Methodist Church (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Overbrook?

    Smokehouse, about 27 km by road; McCauley Bridge (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Overbrook?

    Combat Air Museum, about 26 km by road; Museum Of The Kansas National Guard (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Overbrook?

    Start in Overbrook, visit Pomona Dam, then Osage County State Lake Dam, then Twin Mounds, then Twin Mounds Church, then Lone Star Lake Dam, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Overbrook?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Overbrook

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