Plattsmouth, IowaPony Creek ParkBellevueUpland ParkGarfield ParkLake ManawaPJ Wildlife Area
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Plattsmouth

Plattsmouth is a town in Mills district, Iowa, United States of about 6,462 people. Within 50 km by road there are 246 places to visit: 123 parks, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens and 23 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Pony Creek Park, Bellevue and Upland Park.

41.0114° N, 95.8822° WPop. 6,462

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Within 30 km109 places
Within 50 km246
Must-see72
Notable200
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Pony Creek Park, nature spot near Plattsmouth
Must-see

Pony Creek Park

Nature spot · 13 km

Bellevue, church near Plattsmouth
Must-see

Bellevue

Church · 21 km · Pottawattamie

Must-see

Upland Park

Park · 27 km · Pottawattamie

Places near Plattsmouth by type

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One day from Plattsmouth

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:51 pm

74 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 Plattsmouth
  2. PJ Wildlife Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Pony Creek Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Lake Manawalake · 45 min
  5. Upland Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Bellevuechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Plattsmouth
Today’s loopPlattsmouthStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Plattsmouth?

Pony Creek Park (nature spot, about 13 km), Garfield Park (park, about 1 km), Bellevue (church, about 21 km), Rhylander Park (park, about 1 km), Memorial Park (monument, about 2 km), Upland Park (park, about 27 km).

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

246 places on Spotwander: 123 parks, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 forts & heritage, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 museums.

Which is the nearest park to Plattsmouth?

Garfield Park, about 1 km by road; Rhylander Park (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Plattsmouth?

PJ Wildlife Area, about 7 km by road; Pony Creek Park (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Plattsmouth?

Start in Plattsmouth, visit PJ Wildlife Area, then Pony Creek Park, then Lake Manawa, then Upland Park, then Bellevue, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.