Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas CityChurch of God Ministry of Jesus Christ Intl.– Iglesia de Dios Ministerial- IDMJIFort de CavagnialEast BuildingWea Shale OutcropCongregation Beth Israel Abraham & Voliner
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Shawnee

Shawnee is a town in Johnson district, Kansas, United States of about 65,046 people. Within 50 km by road there are 222 places to visit: 45 churches, 51 parks and 41 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City, Church of God Ministry of Jesus Christ Intl.– Iglesia de Dios Ministerial- IDMJI and Fort de Cavagnial.

39.0417° N, 94.7202° WPop. 65,046

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Within 30 km193 places
Within 50 km222
Must-see124
Notable143
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City, temple near Shawnee
Must-see

Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City

Temple · 6 km

Church of God Ministry of Jesus Christ Intl.– Iglesia de Dios Ministerial- IDMJI, church near Shawnee
Must-see

Church of God Ministry of Jesus Christ Intl.– Iglesia de Dios Ministerial- IDMJI

Church · 8 km

Fort de Cavagnial, fort near Shawnee
Must-see

Fort de Cavagnial

Fort · 10 km · Wyandotte

Places near Shawnee by type

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One day from Shawnee

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:35 pm

53 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 Shawnee
  2. Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas Citytemple · 45 min
  3. Church of God Ministry of Jesus Christ Intl.– Iglesia de Dios Ministerial- IDMJIchurch · 30 min
  4. Congregation Beth Israel Abraham & Volinerchurch · 30 min
  5. Wea Shale Outcropviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Fort de Cavagnialfort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Shawnee
Today’s loopShawneeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shawnee?

Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City (temple, about 6 km), Church of God Ministry of Jesus Christ Intl.– Iglesia de Dios Ministerial- IDMJI (church, about 8 km), Fort de Cavagnial (fort, about 10 km), East Building (attraction, about 10 km), Wea Shale Outcrop (viewpoint, about 11 km), Westerville Limestone Outcrop (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

222 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 51 parks, 41 forts & heritage, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Shawnee?

First Church of Christ Scientist, about 4 km by road; First Love Ministries Church (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Shawnee?

Merriam Parks and Recreation, about 4 km by road; Veterans Park (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shawnee?

Start in Shawnee, visit Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City, then Church of God Ministry of Jesus Christ Intl.– Iglesia de Dios Ministerial- IDMJI, then Congregation Beth Israel Abraham & Voliner, then Wea Shale Outcrop, then Fort de Cavagnial, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.