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Wamego

Wamego is a town in Pottawatomie district, Kansas, United States of about 4,627 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit: 20 churches, 32 forts & heritage and 17 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Manhattan, Seven Dolors Catholic Church and First Congregational United Church of Christ.

39.2019° N, 96.3050° WPop. 4,627

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Within 30 km55 places
Within 50 km94
Must-see32
Notable233
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Manhattan, church near Wamego
Must-see

Manhattan

Church · 28 km · Riley

Seven Dolors Catholic Church, church near Wamego
Must-see

Seven Dolors Catholic Church

Church · 28 km · Riley

First Congregational United Church of Christ, church near Wamego
Must-see

First Congregational United Church of Christ

Church · 28 km · Riley

Places near Wamego by type

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One day from Wamego

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:12 pm

98 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 Wamego
  2. The Vieux Crossingheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Mount Mitchellviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Konza Prairie Biological Stationnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Sunset Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Manhattanchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Wamego
Today’s loopWamegoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Wamego?

Oz Museum (museum, about 1 km), The Colombian Theatre (attraction, about 1 km), First Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Wamego Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km), Cross Point Community Church (church, about 1 km), Mount Calvary Lutheran Church (church, about 2 km).

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

94 places on Spotwander: 20 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Wamego?

First Presbyterian Church, about 1 km by road; Cross Point Community Church (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Wamego?

George T. Fielding, III Monument, about 8 km by road; The Vieux Crossing (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Wamego?

Start in Wamego, visit The Vieux Crossing, then Mount Mitchell, then Konza Prairie Biological Station, then Sunset Park, then Manhattan, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.