Saline district, Arkansas, United States

Places to visit near Alexander

Alexander is a town in Saline district, Arkansas, United States, home to about 2,848 people. Within 50 km by road there are 232 places to visit — 73 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 48 hill stations & viewpoints and 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Boyle Park (17 km), Gann Museum of Saline County (19 km) and Little Rock Zoo (21 km).

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Alexander, Arkansas
Alexander, Saline district, Arkansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Alexander at a glance

Location
Saline district, Arkansas, United States
Population
about 2,848
Coordinates
34.6295° N, 92.4413° W
Places within 50 km
232 (28 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Alexander

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Churches near Alexander

83 churches within 100 km of Alexander. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Alexander

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Alexander. The closest is Geographic Center of Arkansas, Placed 1936 (4 km); the best-known is Ten Commandments (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Alexander

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Alexander. The closest is Alexander Mountain (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Alexander

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Alexander. The closest is King Lake Dam (9 km); the best-known is The Little Rock (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Alexander

23 museums within 100 km of Alexander. The closest is Bauxite Historical Association Museum (13 km); the best-known is Gann Museum of Saline County (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Alexander

13 parks within 100 km of Alexander. The closest is Boyle Park (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Alexander

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Alexander
  2. 1 km Alexander Mountain · viewpoint, Saline
  3. 19 km Gann Museum of Saline County · museum, Saline
  4. 31 km Wildwood Park for the Arts · park, Pulaski
  5. 19 km Little Rock Zoo · nature spot, Pulaski
  6. 4 km Boyle Park · park, Pulaski
  7. 17 km Back to Alexander

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Alexander by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7383The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (4 km)
    Forts & heritage5164Geographic Center of Arkansas, Placed 1936 (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4855Alexander Mountain (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2327King Lake Dam (9 km)
    Museums2223Bauxite Historical Association Museum (13 km)
    Parks813Boyle Park (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Little Rock Zoo (21 km)
    Other attractions23Over-the-Jumps Carousel (21 km)
    Temples11BAPS Little Rock (34 km)
    Waterfalls01Lake Catherine Waterfall (63 km)

    Alexander: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Alexander?

    Boyle Park (park, about 17 km), Gann Museum of Saline County (museum, about 19 km), Little Rock Zoo (nature spot, about 21 km), Wildwood Park for the Arts (park, about 21 km), Over-the-Jumps Carousel (attraction, about 21 km), Alexander Mountain (viewpoint, about 1 km).

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

    232 places on Spotwander: 73 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Alexander?

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about 4 km by road; Calvary Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Alexander?

    Geographic Center of Arkansas, Placed 1936, about 4 km by road; Confederate Last Stand Monument (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Alexander?

    Alexander Mountain, about 1 km by road; Big Rock (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Alexander?

    Start in Alexander, visit Alexander Mountain, then Gann Museum of Saline County, then Wildwood Park for the Arts, then Little Rock Zoo, then Boyle Park, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Alexander?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Alexander

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