Little River district, Arkansas, United States

Places to visit near Ashdown

Ashdown is a town in Little River district, Arkansas, United States, home to about 4,479 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 19 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 churches and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Millwood Lake (21 km), Beards Bluff Public Use Area (23 km) and Beech Street (34 km).

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Ashdown, Arkansas
Ashdown, Little River district, Arkansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ashdown at a glance

Location
Little River district, Arkansas, United States
Population
about 4,479
Coordinates
33.6743° N, 94.1313° W
Places within 50 km
56 (4 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 Ashdown

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Forts & heritage near Ashdown

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ashdown. The closest is North Park Avenue (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ashdown

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ashdown. The closest is Vinegar Hill (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Ashdown

47 churches within 100 km of Ashdown. The closest is Church of Christ (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ashdown

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ashdown. The closest is Pullen Lake (16 km); the best-known is Millwood Lake (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Ashdown

16 museums within 100 km of Ashdown. The closest is Two Rivers Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Ashdown

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Ashdown. The closest is Falls Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Ashdown

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ashdown
  2. 1 km Two Rivers Museum · museum, Little River
  3. 1 km Church of Christ · church, Little River
  4. 1 km North Park Avenue · heritage site, Little River
  5. 20 km Millwood Lake · lake, Little River
  6. 8 km Beards Bluff Public Use Area · nature spot, Hempstead
  7. 23 km Back to Ashdown

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How to reach Ashdown

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ashdown by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1959North Park Avenue (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints248Vinegar Hill (42 km)
    Churches1647Church of Christ (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs933Pullen Lake (16 km)
    Museums516Two Rivers Museum (1 km)
    Waterfalls111Falls Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church (26 km)
    Parks24Ferguson Park (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Beards Bluff Public Use Area (23 km)
    Caves11Little Babe Cave #103 (34 km)
    Other attractions01Tri-State Marker (92 km)
    Beaches & coast01Lahan Terbuka (99 km)

    Ashdown: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ashdown?

    Two Rivers Museum (museum, about 1 km), Church of Christ (church, about 1 km), Millwood Lake (lake, about 21 km), North Park Avenue (heritage site, about 1 km), Beards Bluff Public Use Area (nature spot, about 23 km), Beech Street (church, about 34 km).

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

    56 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 churches, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ashdown?

    North Park Avenue, about 1 km by road; Paraclifta Monument (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ashdown?

    Vinegar Hill, about 42 km by road; Buzzard Bluff (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ashdown?

    Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; Brownstown Community Church (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ashdown?

    Start in Ashdown, visit Two Rivers Museum, then Church of Christ, then North Park Avenue, then Millwood Lake, then Beards Bluff Public Use Area, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ashdown?

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

    Towns near Ashdown

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