Places to visit near

Pawnee City

Pawnee City is a town in Pawnee district, Nebraska, United States of about 827 people. Within 50 km by road there are 25 places to visit: 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage and 6 parks. The must-see places are Elijah Filley Stone Barn, Fort Plymouth and Itha T. Krumme Memorial Arboretum.

40.1083° N, 96.1544° WPop. 827

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Within 30 km12 places
Within 50 km25
Must-see13
Notable171
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Pawnee City

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:17 pm

81 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 Pawnee City
  2. Bowwood State Wildlife Management Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Burchard Lake State Wildlife Management Arealake · 45 min
  4. Plum Creek Dam 6-Adam · 45 min
  5. Lores Branch State Wildlife Management Areapark · 45 min
  6. Kinter's Ford State Wildlife Management Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Pawnee City
Today’s loopPawnee CityStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pawnee City?

South Park (park, about 1 km), Bowwood State Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 12 km), Lores Branch State Wildlife Management Area (park, about 13 km), Burchard Lake State Wildlife Management Area (lake, about 18 km), Kinter's Ford State Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 18 km), Plum Creek Dam 6-A (dam, about 19 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pawnee City?

25 places on Spotwander: 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 6 parks, 2 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest lake to Pawnee City?

Burchard Lake State Wildlife Management Area, about 18 km by road; Plum Creek Dam 6-A (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Pawnee City?

Hand-Dug City Water Well, about 39 km by road; Methodist Church Ruins (43 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pawnee City?

Start in Pawnee City, visit Bowwood State Wildlife Management Area, then Burchard Lake State Wildlife Management Area, then Plum Creek Dam 6-A, then Lores Branch State Wildlife Management Area, then Kinter's Ford State Wildlife Management Area, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.