Carlisle district, Kentucky, United States

Places to visit near Bardwell

Bardwell is a town in Carlisle district, Kentucky, United States, home to about 694 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches, 22 forts & heritage and 0 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Fort Jefferson (15 km), Wickliffe Mounds (17 km) and Fort Defiance (22 km).

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Bardwell, Kentucky
Bardwell, Carlisle district, Kentucky, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bardwell at a glance

Location
Carlisle district, Kentucky, United States
Population
about 694
Coordinates
36.8706° N, 89.0098° W
Places within 50 km
65 (9 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 churches

Top places to visit near Bardwell

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bardwell

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bardwell. The closest is Number 4 Lake (15 km); the best-known is Swan Lake (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Bardwell

44 churches within 100 km of Bardwell. The closest is Antioch Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bardwell

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bardwell. The closest is Turk Site (9 km); the best-known is Fort Jefferson (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Bardwell

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bardwell. The closest is Glover Basin (63 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bardwell

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bardwell. The closest is Towosahgy State Historic Site (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bardwell

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bardwell. The closest is Chalk Bluff (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Bardwell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bardwell
  2. 6 km Antioch Church · church, Carlisle
  3. 22 km Wickliffe Mounds · heritage site, West Tennessee
  4. 6 km Swan Lake · lake, West Tennessee
  5. 5 km Fort Defiance · fort, West Tennessee
  6. 8 km Fort Jefferson · fort, West Tennessee
  7. 15 km Back to Bardwell

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How to reach Bardwell

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bardwell by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs944Number 4 Lake (15 km)
    Churches1944Antioch Church (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2243Turk Site (9 km)
    Beaches & coast024Glover Basin (63 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens223Towosahgy State Historic Site (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints323Chalk Bluff (24 km)
    Museums621Columbus-Belmont State Park (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves112Dogtooth Island (37 km)
    Parks38Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site (17 km)
    Waterfalls04Poplar Falls Park (76 km)
    Caves02Cave Creek Glade Nature Preserve (69 km)
    Other attractions01Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park (82 km)

    Bardwell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bardwell?

    Fort Jefferson (fort, about 15 km), Wickliffe Mounds (heritage site, about 17 km), Fort Defiance (fort, about 22 km), Swan Lake (lake, about 23 km), Antioch Church (church, about 6 km), Turk Site (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    65 places on Spotwander: 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bardwell?

    Number 4 Lake, about 15 km by road; Swan Lake (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bardwell?

    Antioch Church, about 6 km by road; Mayfield Creek Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bardwell?

    Turk Site, about 9 km by road; Marshall Site (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bardwell?

    Start in Bardwell, visit Antioch Church, then Wickliffe Mounds, then Swan Lake, then Fort Defiance, then Fort Jefferson, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bardwell?

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

    Towns near Bardwell

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