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Pendleton

Pendleton is a town in Madison district, Indiana, United States of about 4,219 people. Within 50 km by road there are 221 places to visit: 120 churches, 33 parks and 19 museums. The must-see places are Geist Reservoir, Conner Prairie Museum and Indian Lake.

39.9975° N, 85.7466° WPop. 4,219

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Within 30 km56 places
Within 50 km221
Must-see79
Notable193
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Geist Reservoir, reservoir near Pendleton
Must-see

Geist Reservoir

Reservoir · 23 km · Hamilton

Conner Prairie Museum, museum near Pendleton
Must-see

Conner Prairie Museum

Museum · 30 km · Hamilton

Indian Lake, lake near Pendleton
Must-see

Indian Lake

Lake · 30 km · Marion

Places near Pendleton by type

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One day from Pendleton

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:15 pm

100 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 Pendleton
  2. Mount Zion Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Bethel Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Conner Prairie Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Indian Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Geist Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  7. Back in Pendleton
Today’s loopPendletonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pendleton?

Falls Park (waterfall, about 2 km), Geist Reservoir (reservoir, about 23 km), Conner Prairie Museum (museum, about 30 km), Indian Lake (lake, about 30 km), Mount Zion Church (church, about 10 km), Bethel Church (church, about 11 km).

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

221 places on Spotwander: 120 churches, 33 parks, 19 museums, 14 other attractions, 13 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Pendleton?

Mount Zion Church, about 10 km by road; Bethel Church (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Pendleton?

Fortville Park, about 15 km by road; Mounds State Park (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pendleton?

Start in Pendleton, visit Mount Zion Church, then Bethel Church, then Conner Prairie Museum, then Indian Lake, then Geist Reservoir, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.