Lincoln district, Nebraska, United States

Places to visit near Sutherland

Sutherland is a town in Lincoln district, Nebraska, United States, home to about 1,336 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 75 churches, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens and 14 parks. The must-see places are Golden Spike Tower (31 km), Lake Maloney South Beach Recreation Area (42 km) and George P Kingsley Dam (58 km).

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Sutherland, Nebraska
Sutherland, Lincoln district, Nebraska, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sutherland at a glance

Location
Lincoln district, Nebraska, United States
Population
about 1,336
Coordinates
41.1569° N, 101.1263° W
Places within 50 km
154 (2 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 churches and parks

Top places to visit near Sutherland

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sutherland: 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 Sutherland

88 churches within 100 km of Sutherland. The closest is Grace Lutheran Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sutherland

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sutherland. The closest is Sutherland Dam (6 km); the best-known is Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sutherland

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sutherland. The closest is Railroad Park (1 km); the best-known is Crossing the Overland Trail Historical Marker (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Sutherland

24 parks within 100 km of Sutherland. The closest is Washington Park (13 km); the best-known is East Hershey State Wildlife Management Area (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sutherland

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sutherland. The closest is Golden Spike Tower (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Sutherland

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sutherland. The closest is Prairie Trace Road (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Sutherland

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sutherland
  2. 7 km Prairie Trace Road · heritage site, Lincoln
  3. 31 km Golden Spike Tower · viewpoint, Lincoln
  4. 24 km East Sutherland State Wildlife Management Area · nature spot, Lincoln
  5. 8 km Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area · reservoir, Lincoln
  6. 5 km Crossing the Overland Trail Historical Marker · nature spot, Lincoln
  7. 4 km Back to Sutherland

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    Places near Sutherland by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches88Grace Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Sutherland Dam (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens30Railroad Park (1 km)
    Parks24Washington Park (13 km)
    Other attractions17Sutherland, NE (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints17Golden Spike Tower (31 km)
    Forts & heritage13Prairie Trace Road (7 km)
    Beaches & coast8Hole in the Wall Beach (7 km)
    Museums7Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park (35 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves4Scout Island (39 km)
    Treks1ADT - Nebraska - M - Seg 7 (10 km)

    Sutherland: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sutherland?

    Crossing the Overland Trail Historical Marker (nature spot, about 4 km), O'Fallon's Bluff (attraction, about 4 km), Prairie Trace Road (heritage site, about 7 km), East Sutherland State Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 8 km), Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area (reservoir, about 8 km), Golden Spike Tower (viewpoint, about 31 km).

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

    154 places on Spotwander: 75 churches, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 parks, 13 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Sutherland?

    Grace Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; Methodist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sutherland?

    Sutherland Dam, about 6 km by road; Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Sutherland?

    Railroad Park, about 1 km by road; Crossing the Overland Trail Historical Marker (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sutherland?

    Start in Sutherland, visit Prairie Trace Road, then Golden Spike Tower, then East Sutherland State Wildlife Management Area, then Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area, then Crossing the Overland Trail Historical Marker, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sutherland?

    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 churches and parks.

    Towns near Sutherland

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