Maries district, Missouri, United States

Places to visit near Belle

Belle is a town in Maries district, Missouri, United States, home to about 1,528 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit — 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 caves and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are St. James Chapel (42 km), Frisco Lake (46 km) and Asher Hollow (51 km).

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Belle, Missouri
Belle, Maries district, Missouri, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Belle at a glance

Location
Maries district, Missouri, United States
Population
about 1,528
Coordinates
38.2859° N, 91.7204° W
Places within 50 km
82 (2 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 caves

Top places to visit near Belle

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Belle

76 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Belle. The closest is Huckleberry Bluff (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Belle

63 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Belle. The closest is Peaceful Valley Lake (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Belle

38 caves within 100 km of Belle. The closest is River Cave (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Belle

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Belle. The closest is Missouri S&T Stonehenge (46 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Belle

12 parks within 100 km of Belle. The closest is Ber Juan Park (46 km); the best-known is Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site (51 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Belle

11 churches within 100 km of Belle. The closest is Holy Family Catholic Church (23 km); the best-known is St. James Chapel (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Belle

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Belle
  2. 5 km Huckleberry Bluff · viewpoint, Maries
  3. 4 km Hatchee · viewpoint, Maries
  4. 3 km Fish Hollow · viewpoint, Maries
  5. 3 km Matt Bluff · viewpoint, Maries
  6. 8 km Cave Bluff · viewpoint, Osage
  7. 15 km Back to Belle

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How to reach Belle

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Belle by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2176Huckleberry Bluff (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3263Peaceful Valley Lake (21 km)
    Caves638River Cave (15 km)
    Forts & heritage427Missouri S&T Stonehenge (46 km)
    Parks612Ber Juan Park (46 km)
    Churches511Holy Family Catholic Church (23 km)
    Museums411Art Works on Main Gallery (25 km)
    Other attractions411Uptown Cuba Historic District (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens07Blue Springs Creek Conservation Area (64 km)
    Beaches & coast01Bird's Nest Beach (56 km)

    Belle: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Belle?

    Huckleberry Bluff (viewpoint, about 5 km), Hatchee (viewpoint, about 9 km), Fish Hollow (viewpoint, about 11 km), Matt Bluff (viewpoint, about 13 km), Cave Bluff (viewpoint, about 15 km), Keeney Bluff (viewpoint, about 15 km).

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

    82 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 caves, 4 forts & heritage, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Belle?

    Huckleberry Bluff, about 5 km by road; Hatchee (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Belle?

    Peaceful Valley Lake, about 21 km by road; Glenco Lake (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Belle?

    River Cave, about 15 km by road; Cave Hill (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Belle?

    Start in Belle, visit Huckleberry Bluff, then Hatchee, then Fish Hollow, then Matt Bluff, then Cave Bluff, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Belle?

    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 caves.

    Towns near Belle

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