Polk district, Nebraska, United States

Places to visit near Stromsburg

Stromsburg is a town in Polk district, Nebraska, United States, home to about 1,132 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 20 parks, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Morning Star Lake (24 km), Quincentenary Belltower (49 km) and Plainsman Museum (55 km).

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Stromsburg, Nebraska
Stromsburg, Polk district, Nebraska, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Stromsburg at a glance

Location
Polk district, Nebraska, United States
Population
about 1,132
Coordinates
41.1142° N, 97.5989° W
Places within 50 km
52 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Stromsburg

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Stromsburg: 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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Parks near Stromsburg

83 parks within 100 km of Stromsburg. The closest is Buckley Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stromsburg

47 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Stromsburg. The closest is Renquist Basin State Wildlife Management Area (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Stromsburg

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Stromsburg. The closest is Ransom Dam 1747 (9 km); the best-known is Morning Star Lake (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Stromsburg

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stromsburg. The closest is Heber Hord House Historical Marker (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Stromsburg

11 museums within 100 km of Stromsburg. The closest is Anna Bemis Palmer Museum (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Stromsburg

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Stromsburg. The closest is Brewery Hill (77 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Stromsburg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stromsburg
  2. 8 km Anderson Dam · dam, Polk
  3. 2 km Ransom Dam 1747 · dam, Polk
  4. 30 km Morning Star Lake · lake, Merrick
  5. 25 km Renquist Basin State Wildlife Management Area · nature spot, York
  6. 15 km Buckley Park · park, Polk
  7. 1 km Back to Stromsburg

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From travellers near Stromsburg

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How to reach Stromsburg

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stromsburg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks2083Buckley Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens747Renquist Basin State Wildlife Management Area (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1531Ransom Dam 1747 (9 km)
    Forts & heritage415Heber Hord House Historical Marker (42 km)
    Museums211Anna Bemis Palmer Museum (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints07Brewery Hill (77 km)
    Caves24Anderson Dam (8 km)
    Other attractions23Andrew Jackson Higgins National Memorial (49 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Bushes Island (53 km)
    Churches01Christ Church (69 km)

    Stromsburg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stromsburg?

    Buckley Park (park, about 1 km), Morning Star Lake (lake, about 24 km), Anderson Dam (dam, about 8 km), Ransom Dam 1747 (dam, about 9 km), Renquist Basin State Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 16 km), Gresham Municipal Park (park, about 24 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 20 parks, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Stromsburg?

    Buckley Park, about 1 km by road; Gresham Municipal Park (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Stromsburg?

    Renquist Basin State Wildlife Management Area, about 16 km by road; Waco Federal Waterfowl Production Area (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Stromsburg?

    Ransom Dam 1747, about 9 km by road; Morning Star Lake (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stromsburg?

    Start in Stromsburg, visit Anderson Dam, then Ransom Dam 1747, then Morning Star Lake, then Renquist Basin State Wildlife Management Area, then Buckley Park, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stromsburg?

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

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