Logan district, Nebraska, United States

Places to visit near Stapleton

Stapleton is a town in Logan district, Nebraska, United States, home to about 311 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 17 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 parks and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Golden Spike Tower (57 km), Fort McPherson (64 km) and Lake Maloney South Beach Recreation Area (69 km).

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Stapleton, Nebraska
Stapleton, Logan district, Nebraska, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Stapleton at a glance

Location
Logan district, Nebraska, United States
Population
about 311
Coordinates
41.4803° N, 100.5129° W
Places within 50 km
46
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Stapleton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Stapleton: 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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Churches near Stapleton

85 churches within 100 km of Stapleton. The closest is Stapleton Presbyterian Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Stapleton

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Stapleton. The closest is Garfield Table (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Stapleton

33 parks within 100 km of Stapleton. The closest is Arnold City Park (34 km); the best-known is Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area (52 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Stapleton

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Stapleton. The closest is Tarbox Lake (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stapleton

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Stapleton. The closest is Jim Carpernter Memorial Men/Women Softball Complex (52 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Stapleton

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stapleton. The closest is Fort McPherson Historical Marker (53 km); the best-known is Fort McPherson (64 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Stapleton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 196 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stapleton
  2. 15 km Garfield Table · viewpoint, Lincoln
  3. 45 km Golden Spike Tower · viewpoint, Lincoln
  4. 69 km Tallin Table · viewpoint, Custer
  5. 21 km Davenport Table · viewpoint, Custer
  6. 23 km Kings Hill · hill, Logan
  7. 23 km Back to Stapleton

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From travellers near Stapleton

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How to reach Stapleton

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stapleton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1785Stapleton Presbyterian Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1639Garfield Table (15 km)
    Parks233Arnold City Park (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs832Tarbox Lake (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens024Jim Carpernter Memorial Men/Women Softball Complex (52 km)
    Forts & heritage013Fort McPherson Historical Marker (53 km)
    Museums010Cody Park Railroad Museum (53 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves08Brandy Island (54 km)
    Other attractions37KELN-FM (North Platte) (39 km)

    Stapleton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stapleton?

    Garfield Table (viewpoint, about 15 km), Kings Hill (hill, about 23 km), Stapleton Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Saint Johns Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Cornerstone EPC (church, about 1 km), Gandy Community Bible Church (church, about 6 km).

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

    46 places on Spotwander: 17 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 parks, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Stapleton?

    Stapleton Presbyterian Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Johns Catholic Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Stapleton?

    Garfield Table, about 15 km by road; Shanklin Bluff (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Stapleton?

    Arnold City Park, about 34 km by road; Old Mill Park (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stapleton?

    Start in Stapleton, visit Garfield Table, then Golden Spike Tower, then Tallin Table, then Davenport Table, then Kings Hill, and drive back — about 196 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stapleton?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Stapleton

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