Craighead district, Arkansas, United States

Places to visit near Brookland

Brookland is a town in Craighead district, Arkansas, United States, home to about 2,977 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 31 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Old Bethel Methodist Church (18 km), Lake Frierson State Park (19 km) and Crowley's Ridge State Park (22 km).

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Brookland, Arkansas
Brookland, Craighead district, Arkansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Brookland at a glance

Location
Craighead district, Arkansas, United States
Population
about 2,977
Coordinates
35.9001° N, 90.5820° W
Places within 50 km
89 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Brookland

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Brookland: 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 Brookland

60 churches within 100 km of Brookland. The closest is Brookland Church (4 km); the best-known is Old Bethel Methodist Church (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Brookland

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Brookland. The closest is V.C. Kays House (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Brookland

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Brookland. The closest is Big Creek Site 18 Dam (8 km); the best-known is Lake Frierson State Park (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Brookland

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Brookland. The closest is Cypress Point (50 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Brookland

21 museums within 100 km of Brookland. The closest is Greene County Museum Inc (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Brookland

16 parks within 100 km of Brookland. The closest is Northside Park (15 km); the best-known is Crowley's Ridge State Park (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Brookland

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Brookland
  2. 4 km Brookland Church · church, Craighead
  3. 3 km Pine Log Church · church, Craighead
  4. 13 km Old Bethel Methodist Church · church, Greene
  5. 4 km Crowley's Ridge State Park · park, Greene
  6. 11 km Lake Frierson State Park · lake, Greene
  7. 19 km Back to Brookland

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How to reach Brookland

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Brookland by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3160Brookland Church (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1649V.C. Kays House (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2240Big Creek Site 18 Dam (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints132Cypress Point (50 km)
    Museums621Greene County Museum Inc (23 km)
    Parks1116Northside Park (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens211Alexander Tennis Center (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves09Little River Island (61 km)
    Other attractions03United States Highway 61 Arch (78 km)
    Caves01Cave Hill (91 km)

    Brookland: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brookland?

    Old Bethel Methodist Church (church, about 18 km), Lake Frierson State Park (lake, about 19 km), Crowley's Ridge State Park (park, about 22 km), Brookland Church (church, about 4 km), Pine Log Church (church, about 5 km), Big Creek Site 18 Dam (dam, about 8 km).

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

    89 places on Spotwander: 31 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 viewpoint, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Brookland?

    Brookland Church, about 4 km by road; Pine Log Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Brookland?

    V.C. Kays House, about 13 km by road; Bookout Plaza (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Brookland?

    Big Creek Site 18 Dam, about 8 km by road; Big Creek Site 19 Dam (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brookland?

    Start in Brookland, visit Brookland Church, then Pine Log Church, then Old Bethel Methodist Church, then Crowley's Ridge State Park, then Lake Frierson State Park, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brookland?

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

    Towns near Brookland

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