Knox district, Indiana, United States

Places to visit near Bicknell

Bicknell is a town in Knox district, Indiana, United States, home to about 2,892 people. Within 50 km by road there are 95 places to visit — 34 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 parks. The must-see places are Gregg Park (24 km), Kimmell Park (25 km) and Indiana Territorial Capitol (27 km).

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Bicknell, Indiana
Bicknell, Knox district, Indiana, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bicknell at a glance

Location
Knox district, Indiana, United States
Population
about 2,892
Coordinates
38.7742° N, 87.3078° W
Places within 50 km
95 (8 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Bicknell

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bicknell: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Bicknell

75 churches within 100 km of Bicknell. The closest is Asbury Chapel (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bicknell

54 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bicknell. The closest is Barefoot Nation Hills (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bicknell

41 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bicknell. The closest is Lake Lawrence (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Bicknell

24 parks within 100 km of Bicknell. The closest is Camp Arthur (17 km); the best-known is Gregg Park (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bicknell

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bicknell. The closest is Weaver Pond (16 km); the best-known is Greene–Sullivan State Forest (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Bicknell

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bicknell. The closest is Prairie Creek Site (17 km); the best-known is Indiana Territorial Capitol (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Bicknell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bicknell
  2. 4 km Asbury Chapel · church, Knox
  3. 21 km Gregg Park · park, Knox
  4. 3 km Indiana Territorial Capitol · heritage site, Knox
  5. 2 km Kimmell Park · park, Knox
  6. 20 km Barefoot Nation Hills · hill, Knox
  7. 6 km Back to Bicknell

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bicknell by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3475Asbury Chapel (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1954Barefoot Nation Hills (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs941Lake Lawrence (28 km)
    Parks724Camp Arthur (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens522Weaver Pond (16 km)
    Forts & heritage1520Prairie Creek Site (17 km)
    Museums39Harrison Mansion (27 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24East Fork White River (42 km)
    Other attractions13Baseline Road (50 km)
    Waterfalls02Hindostan Falls (54 km)
    Beaches & coast011&9 (69 km)
    Caves01Donaldson Cave (97 km)
    Temples01Wildebeest (100 km)

    Bicknell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bicknell?

    Gregg Park (park, about 24 km), Asbury Chapel (church, about 4 km), Kimmell Park (park, about 25 km), Barefoot Nation Hills (hill, about 6 km), Indiana Territorial Capitol (heritage site, about 27 km), Francis Vigo (heritage site, about 28 km).

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

    95 places on Spotwander: 34 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 parks, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Bicknell?

    Asbury Chapel, about 4 km by road; Maria Creek Church (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bicknell?

    Barefoot Nation Hills, about 6 km by road; Scudder Hill (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bicknell?

    Lake Lawrence, about 28 km by road; Otter Pond (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bicknell?

    Start in Bicknell, visit Asbury Chapel, then Gregg Park, then Indiana Territorial Capitol, then Kimmell Park, then Barefoot Nation Hills, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bicknell?

    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 and parks.

    Towns near Bicknell

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