Pender, NebraskaWayne Historical MarkerBlackbird Bend Wildlife Management AreaEmmanuel Lutheran ChurchHeritage Museum of Thurston CountyJohn G Neihardt State Historic SiteDr. Susan LaFlesche Picotte Memorial Hospital
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Pender

Pender is a town in Thurston district, Nebraska, United States of about 1,051 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit: 24 parks, 1 forts & heritage and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Wayne Historical Marker, Blackbird Bend Wildlife Management Area and Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

42.1142° N, 96.7073° WPop. 1,051

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Within 30 km9 places
Within 50 km40
Must-see23
Notable250
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Wayne Historical Marker

Park · 33 km · Wayne

Must-see

Blackbird Bend Wildlife Management Area

Nature spot · 46 km · Monona

Must-see

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Church · 51 km · Dakota

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One day from Pender

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:24 pm

166 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 Pender
  2. John G Neihardt State Historic Sitemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Blackbird Bend Wildlife Management Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Dr. Susan LaFlesche Picotte Memorial Hospitalmonument · 1.5 hrs
  5. Eaton Fieldpark · 45 min
  6. Wayne Historical Markerpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Pender
Today’s loopPenderStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pender?

Heritage Museum of Thurston County (museum, about 1 km), Pender Park (park, about 1 km), Wayne Historical Marker (park, about 33 km), John G Neihardt State Historic Site (museum, about 20 km), Bancroft Park (park, about 20 km), Dr. Susan LaFlesche Picotte Memorial Hospital (monument, about 23 km).

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

40 places on Spotwander: 24 parks, 1 fort, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums.

Which is the nearest park to Pender?

Pender Park, about 1 km by road; Bancroft Park (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Pender?

Dr. Susan LaFlesche Picotte Memorial Hospital, about 23 km by road; First Bride's Grave (59 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pender?

Start in Pender, visit John G Neihardt State Historic Site, then Blackbird Bend Wildlife Management Area, then Dr. Susan LaFlesche Picotte Memorial Hospital, then Eaton Field, then Wayne Historical Marker, and drive back — about 166 km by road in all.

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