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Clarkson Valley

Clarkson Valley is a town in Saint Louis district, Missouri, United States of about 2,652 people. Within 50 km by road there are 215 places to visit: 53 forts & heritage, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens and 37 parks. The must-see places are Hindu Temple of St. Louis, Rockwoods Reservation and Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park.

38.6184° N, 90.5893° WPop. 2,652

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Within 30 km146 places
Within 50 km215
Must-see132
Notable134
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Clarkson Valley

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:21 pm

64 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 Clarkson Valley
  2. Saint Louis Abbey Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Hindu Temple of St. Louistemple · 45 min
  4. West Tyson County Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Rockwoods Reservationpark · 45 min
  6. Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Parkmonument · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Clarkson Valley
Today’s loopClarkson ValleyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Clarkson Valley?

Hindu Temple of St. Louis (temple, about 10 km), Rockwoods Reservation (park, about 11 km), Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park (monument, about 11 km), Saint Louis Abbey Church (church, about 13 km), West Tyson County Park (park, about 14 km), Howell Island Conservation Area (island, about 14 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Clarkson Valley?

215 places on Spotwander: 53 forts & heritage, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 37 parks, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Clarkson Valley?

Father Nekle Memorial, about 6 km by road; School House (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Clarkson Valley?

Butterfly House, Missouri Botanical Garden, about 8 km by road; Castlewood State Park (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Clarkson Valley?

Start in Clarkson Valley, visit Saint Louis Abbey Church, then Hindu Temple of St. Louis, then West Tyson County Park, then Rockwoods Reservation, then Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.