Sebastian district, Arkansas, United States

Places to visit near Barling

Barling is a town in Sebastian district, Arkansas, United States, home to about 4,740 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 churches, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 23 forts & heritage. The must-see places are John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake (4 km), St. Scholastica Monastery (11 km) and Vietnamese Baptist Church (14 km).

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Barling, Arkansas
Barling, Sebastian district, Arkansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Barling at a glance

Location
Sebastian district, Arkansas, United States
Population
about 4,740
Coordinates
35.3257° N, 94.3016° W
Places within 50 km
158 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Barling

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Barling

100 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Barling. The closest is Wildcat Mountain (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Barling

63 churches within 100 km of Barling. The closest is Massard Mission Baptist Church (6 km); the best-known is St. Scholastica Monastery (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Barling

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Barling. The closest is McMahan Lake Dam (1 km); the best-known is John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Barling

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barling. The closest is Albert Pike Log Schoolhouse (16 km); the best-known is Fort Smith Confederate Monument (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Barling

11 museums within 100 km of Barling. The closest is Chaffee Barbershop Museum (2 km); the best-known is Clayton House (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Barling

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Barling. The closest is Lake Alma Waterfall (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Barling

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barling
  2. 4 km John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · lake, Arkansas
  3. 13 km Vietnamese Baptist Church · church, Sebastian
  4. 2 km Clayton House · museum, Sebastian
  5. 1 km Fort Smith Confederate Monument · monument, Sebastian
  6. 5 km St. Scholastica Monastery · monastery, Sebastian
  7. 11 km Back to Barling

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barling by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints51100Wildcat Mountain (7 km)
    Churches4263Massard Mission Baptist Church (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2544McMahan Lake Dam (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2325Albert Pike Log Schoolhouse (16 km)
    Museums711Chaffee Barbershop Museum (2 km)
    Waterfalls58Lake Alma Waterfall (25 km)
    Parks07Twyman Park (55 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Sequoyah's Cabin (48 km)
    Temples22Victory Temple (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Arbuckle Island (24 km)
    Caves01The Cave Woman Diva (62 km)
    Treks01White Rock - Shores Lake Loop (62 km)

    Barling: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barling?

    John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake (lake, about 4 km), St. Scholastica Monastery (monastery, about 11 km), Vietnamese Baptist Church (church, about 14 km), Clayton House (museum, about 16 km), Fort Smith Confederate Monument (monument, about 16 km), Fort Smith Museum of HIstory (fort, about 17 km).

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

    158 places on Spotwander: 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 churches, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 forts & heritage, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Barling?

    Wildcat Mountain, about 7 km by road; Howard Hill (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Barling?

    Massard Mission Baptist Church, about 6 km by road; Faith United Methodist Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Barling?

    McMahan Lake Dam, about 1 km by road; James W. Trimble Lock and Dam (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barling?

    Start in Barling, visit John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake, then Vietnamese Baptist Church, then Clayton House, then Fort Smith Confederate Monument, then St. Scholastica Monastery, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barling?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Barling

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