Places to visit near

Buckner

Buckner is a town in Oldham district, Kentucky, United States of about 5,837 people. Within 50 km by road there are 212 places to visit: 47 parks, 44 forts & heritage and 39 churches. The must-see places are Ohio Valley in Kentucky, Louisville Kentucky Temple and Charlestown State Park.

38.3837° N, 85.4400° WPop. 5,837

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km212
Must-see68
Notable176
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Buckner

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:53 pm

85 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Buckner
  2. Oldham County Historical Societyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cedar Pointviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Charlestown State Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Fort Williamfort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Ohio Valley in Kentuckyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Buckner
Today’s loopBucknerStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Buckner?

Ohio Valley in Kentucky (viewpoint, about 10 km), Louisville Kentucky Temple (church, about 10 km), Charlestown State Park (park, about 22 km), Fort William (fort, about 26 km), Cedar Point (viewpoint, about 6 km), Oldham County Historical Society (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

212 places on Spotwander: 47 parks, 44 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 32 museums, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest park to Buckner?

Long Run Park, about 17 km by road; E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Buckner?

Oldham County Historical Society, about 7 km by road; Tea House (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Buckner?

Start in Buckner, visit Oldham County Historical Society, then Cedar Point, then Charlestown State Park, then Fort William, then Ohio Valley in Kentucky, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.