Nevada

City / town · Missouri

Nevada

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Best timeApr–May, Sep–Oct
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Nearest airportJLN · 48 mi
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Overview

Nevada is a city in Missouri.

3 sights

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Best things about Nevada

Osage Village State Historic Site

Preserved site of former Osage tribe habitation and trading community.

Bushwhacker Museum

Bushwhacker Jail

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Kansas City)

Jan: 1.0 in rain1"Jan: high 40°F, low 22°F40°22°JanFeb: 1.5 in rain1.5"Feb: high 45°F, low 26°F45°26°FebMar: 2.1 in rain2.1"Mar: high 57°F, low 36°F57°36°MarApr: 3.9 in rain3.9"Apr: high 67°F, low 46°F67°46°AprMay: 5.1 in rain5.1"May: high 76°F, low 57°F76°57°MayJun: 5.3 in rain5.3"Jun: high 86°F, low 67°F86°67°JunJul: 4.4 in rain4.4"Jul: high 90°F, low 72°F90°72°JulAug: 4.7 in rain4.7"Aug: high 89°F, low 70°F89°70°AugSep: 3.8 in rain3.8"Sep: high 80°F, low 61°F80°61°SepOct: 3.2 in rain3.2"Oct: high 68°F, low 49°F68°49°OctNov: 1.8 in rain1.8"Nov: high 54°F, low 36°F54°36°NovDec: 1.3 in rain1.3"Dec: high 44°F, low 27°F44°27°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • JLN Joplin Regional Airport, Joplin — 48 mi away. Directions
  • SGF Springfield Branson National Airport, Springfield — 67 mi away. Directions
  • MCI Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City — 103 mi away (major hub). Directions
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Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Bushwhacker Museum, Bushwhacker Jail
  • Afternoon Osage Village State Historic Site

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

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    See

    See Bushwhacker Museum

    📍 212 W Walnut St🕒 May-Oct: Wed-Sat 10AM-4PM💲 $5 adults, $2 children 12-17, $1 children under 12 (includes admission to the Bushwhacker Jail)☎ +1 417 667-9602
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    See Bushwhacker Jail

    📍 231 N Main St🕒 May-Oct: Wed-Sat 10AM-4PM💲 $5 adults, $2 children 12-17, $1 children under 12 (included in admission to the Bushwhacker Museum)☎ +1 417 667-9602
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    See Osage Village State Historic Site

    Preserved site of former Osage tribe habitation and trading community.

    📍 Farm Road 2300, Walker☎ +1 417-682-2279Checked Jun 2025
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    Sleep

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