Saline district, Arkansas, United States

Places to visit near Benton

Benton is a town in Saline district, Arkansas, United States, home to about 34,177 people. Within 50 km by road there are 222 places to visit — 74 churches, 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 forts & heritage and 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Gann Museum of Saline County (1 km), Wildwood Park for the Arts (31 km) and Shinall Mountain (34 km).

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Benton, Arkansas
Benton, Saline district, Arkansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Benton at a glance

Location
Saline district, Arkansas, United States
Population
about 34,177
Coordinates
34.5645° N, 92.5868° W
Places within 50 km
222 (27 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Benton

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Churches near Benton

82 churches within 100 km of Benton. The closest is Bethel Missionary Baptist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Benton

58 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Benton. The closest is Alexander Mountain (19 km); the best-known is Shinall Mountain (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Benton

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Benton. The closest is Shoppach House Historic Park (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Benton

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Benton. The closest is Alcoa Water Supply (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Benton

24 museums within 100 km of Benton. The closest is Gann Museum of Saline County (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Benton

13 parks within 100 km of Benton. The closest is Wildwood Park for the Arts (31 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Benton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Benton
  2. 1 km Shoppach House Historic Park · heritage site, Saline
  3. 3 km First Lutheran Church of Benton · church, Saline
  4. 4 km Bethel Missionary Baptist Church · church, Saline
  5. 4 km River Road · heritage site, Saline
  6. 4 km Gann Museum of Saline County · museum, Saline
  7. 0 km Back to Benton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Benton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7482Bethel Missionary Baptist Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4358Alexander Mountain (19 km)
    Forts & heritage4753Shoppach House Historic Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2337Alcoa Water Supply (5 km)
    Museums1924Gann Museum of Saline County (1 km)
    Parks813Wildwood Park for the Arts (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Little Rock Zoo (39 km)
    Waterfalls25Falls Creek Falls (42 km)
    Other attractions23Over-the-Jumps Carousel (39 km)
    Temples01BAPS Little Rock (53 km)

    Benton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Benton?

    Gann Museum of Saline County (museum, about 1 km), Shoppach House Historic Park (heritage site, about 1 km), Bethel Missionary Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), First Lutheran Church of Benton (church, about 3 km), River Road (heritage site, about 4 km), Alcoa Water Supply (lake, about 5 km).

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

    222 places on Spotwander: 74 churches, 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 forts & heritage, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Benton?

    Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; First Lutheran Church of Benton (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Benton?

    Alexander Mountain, about 19 km by road; Ball Mountain (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Benton?

    Shoppach House Historic Park, about 1 km by road; River Road (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Benton?

    Start in Benton, visit Shoppach House Historic Park, then First Lutheran Church of Benton, then Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, then River Road, then Gann Museum of Saline County, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Benton?

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

    Towns near Benton

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