Carter district, Oklahoma, United States

Places to visit near Ardmore

Ardmore is a town in Carter district, Oklahoma, United States, home to about 25,176 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit — 50 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 museums. The must-see places are Lake Ardmore Dam (10 km), Lake Jean Neustadt (16 km) and Lake Murray Dam (21 km).

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Ardmore at a glance

Location
Carter district, Oklahoma, United States
Population
about 25,176
Coordinates
34.1743° N, 97.1436° W
Places within 50 km
99 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Ardmore

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ardmore: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ardmore

120 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ardmore. The closest is Carter 1 Dam (7 km); the best-known is Lake Ardmore Dam (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Ardmore

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ardmore. The closest is Tucker Tower (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ardmore

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ardmore. The closest is Jones Hill (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Ardmore

24 museums within 100 km of Ardmore. The closest is Greater Southwest Historical Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Ardmore

16 churches within 100 km of Ardmore. The closest is CrystalRock Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Ardmore

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Ardmore. The closest is Rock Creek Falls (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Ardmore

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ardmore
  2. 16 km Lake Jean Neustadt · lake, Carter
  3. 6 km Lake Ardmore Dam · dam, Carter
  4. 8 km CrystalRock Church · church, Carter
  5. 2 km Greater Southwest Historical Museum · museum, Carter
  6. 22 km Lake Murray Dam · dam, Love
  7. 21 km Back to Ardmore

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How to reach Ardmore

    All places near Ardmore by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ardmore by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs50120Carter 1 Dam (7 km)
    Forts & heritage237Tucker Tower (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1727Jones Hill (24 km)
    Museums924Greater Southwest Historical Museum (1 km)
    Churches916CrystalRock Church (2 km)
    Waterfalls913Rock Creek Falls (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Chickasaw National Recreation Area (44 km)
    Beaches & coast24Sunset Beach (16 km)
    Parks03Eisenhower State Park (79 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01North Island (67 km)

    Ardmore: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ardmore?

    Lake Ardmore Dam (dam, about 10 km), Lake Jean Neustadt (lake, about 16 km), Lake Murray Dam (dam, about 21 km), Greater Southwest Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km), CrystalRock Church (church, about 2 km), Ashbury United Methodist Church (church, about 3 km).

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

    99 places on Spotwander: 50 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums, 9 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ardmore?

    Carter 1 Dam, about 7 km by road; Mckown Lake Dam (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ardmore?

    Tucker Tower, about 19 km by road; Oklahoma Initial Point (48 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ardmore?

    Jones Hill, about 24 km by road; Magnetic Hill (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ardmore?

    Start in Ardmore, visit Lake Jean Neustadt, then Lake Ardmore Dam, then CrystalRock Church, then Greater Southwest Historical Museum, then Lake Murray Dam, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ardmore?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Ardmore

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