Seward district, Nebraska, United States

Places to visit near Seward

Seward is a town in Seward district, Nebraska, United States, home to about 7,167 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 59 parks, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens and 14 museums. The must-see places are Nine Mile Prairie (30 km), Conestoga Lake (32 km) and Pioneers Park (39 km).

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Seward, Nebraska
Seward, Seward district, Nebraska, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Seward at a glance

Location
Seward district, Nebraska, United States
Population
about 7,167
Coordinates
40.9070° N, 97.0989° W
Places within 50 km
141 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Seward

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Seward: 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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Things to see near Seward, by type

Parks near Seward

113 parks within 100 km of Seward. The closest is South Ball Park (26 km); the best-known is Cooper Park (43 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Seward

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Seward. The closest is Rolfsmeier Reservoir (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Seward

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Seward. The closest is Bur Oak State Wildlife Management Area (11 km); the best-known is Nine Mile Prairie (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Seward

20 museums within 100 km of Seward. The closest is Bartels Museum of Rocks and Minerals (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Seward

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Seward. The closest is Germantown Bank Building (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Seward

14 churches within 100 km of Seward. The closest is Chinese Christian Church of Lincoln (42 km); the best-known is Lincoln Chidren's Zoo (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Seward

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Seward
  2. 8 km Rolfsmeier Reservoir · reservoir, Seward
  3. 24 km Conestoga Lake · lake, Lancaster
  4. 15 km Nine Mile Prairie · nature spot, Lancaster
  5. 20 km Bur Oak State Wildlife Management Area · nature spot, Seward
  6. 10 km Bartels Museum of Rocks and Minerals · museum, Seward
  7. 1 km Back to Seward

Plan a longer trip from Seward — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Seward

    All places near Seward by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Seward by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Parks113South Ball Park (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Rolfsmeier Reservoir (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Bur Oak State Wildlife Management Area (11 km)
    Museums20Bartels Museum of Rocks and Minerals (1 km)
    Forts & heritage19Germantown Bank Building (13 km)
    Churches14Chinese Christian Church of Lincoln (42 km)
    Other attractions7Mueller Tower (43 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints7Miller Branch (58 km)
    Caves3Aldrich Dam (24 km)
    Beaches & coast2Bunker #9-4 (55 km)

    Seward: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Seward?

    Bartels Museum of Rocks and Minerals (museum, about 1 km), Rolfsmeier Reservoir (reservoir, about 8 km), Nine Mile Prairie (nature spot, about 30 km), Bur Oak State Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 11 km), Conestoga Lake (lake, about 32 km), Germantown Bank Building (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 59 parks, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 museums, 14 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest park to Seward?

    South Ball Park, about 26 km by road; Conns Park (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Seward?

    Rolfsmeier Reservoir, about 8 km by road; Horseshoe Lake Dam (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Seward?

    Bur Oak State Wildlife Management Area, about 11 km by road; Beaver Crossing City Park (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Seward?

    Start in Seward, visit Rolfsmeier Reservoir, then Conestoga Lake, then Nine Mile Prairie, then Bur Oak State Wildlife Management Area, then Bartels Museum of Rocks and Minerals, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Seward?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Seward

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