Saunders district, Nebraska, United States

Places to visit near Wahoo

Wahoo is a town in Saunders district, Nebraska, United States, home to about 4,511 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 40 parks, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lake Wanahoo Dam (3 km), Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area (33 km) and Linoma Lighthouse (37 km).

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Wahoo, Nebraska
Wahoo, Saunders district, Nebraska, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wahoo at a glance

Location
Saunders district, Nebraska, United States
Population
about 4,511
Coordinates
41.2114° N, 96.6203° W
Places within 50 km
97 (11 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

Top places to visit near Wahoo

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

133 parks within 100 km of Wahoo. The closest is Pioneer State Recreation Area (14 km); the best-known is Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area (33 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wahoo

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wahoo. The closest is Lake Wanahoo Dam (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wahoo

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wahoo. The closest is Memphis State Recreation Area (24 km); the best-known is Eugene T. Mahoney State Park (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Wahoo

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wahoo. The closest is Ceresco Legion Hall (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Wahoo

18 churches within 100 km of Wahoo. The closest is Holy Family Shrine (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Wahoo

16 museums within 100 km of Wahoo. The closest is Nebraska Railroad Museum (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Wahoo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wahoo
  2. 7 km Miller Branch · viewpoint, Saunders
  3. 12 km Skunk Hill · hill, Saunders
  4. 28 km Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area · park, Dodge
  5. 29 km Bodleys Hill · hill, Saunders
  6. 1 km Lake Wanahoo Dam · dam, Saunders
  7. 3 km Back to Wahoo

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How to reach Wahoo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wahoo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks40133Pioneer State Recreation Area (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2136Lake Wanahoo Dam (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens926Memphis State Recreation Area (24 km)
    Forts & heritage1126Ceresco Legion Hall (22 km)
    Churches118Holy Family Shrine (40 km)
    Museums416Nebraska Railroad Museum (33 km)
    Other attractions311Linoma Lighthouse (37 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints66Bodleys Hill (4 km)
    Waterfalls03Hanover Falls Park (51 km)
    Beaches & coast22Midland Beach (32 km)
    Temples01Hindu Temple of Omaha (53 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01American Muslim Institute (53 km)

    Wahoo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wahoo?

    Lake Wanahoo Dam (dam, about 3 km), Bodleys Hill (hill, about 4 km), Skunk Hill (hill, about 5 km), Miller Branch (viewpoint, about 7 km), Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area (park, about 33 km), Pioneer State Recreation Area (park, about 14 km).

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

    97 places on Spotwander: 40 parks, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 forts & heritage, 1 church.

    Which is the nearest park to Wahoo?

    Pioneer State Recreation Area, about 14 km by road; Caboose Park (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Wahoo?

    Lake Wanahoo Dam, about 3 km by road; Nenoname 2 Dam (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Wahoo?

    Memphis State Recreation Area, about 24 km by road; Bramble State Wildlife Management Area (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wahoo?

    Start in Wahoo, visit Miller Branch, then Skunk Hill, then Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area, then Bodleys Hill, then Lake Wanahoo Dam, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wahoo?

    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.

    Towns near Wahoo

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