Greene district, Missouri, United States

Places to visit near Clever

Clever is a town in Greene district, Missouri, United States, home to about 2,517 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 museums, 12 parks and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Silver Lake (11 km), Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (12 km) and Bland Hollow (16 km).

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Clever, Missouri
Clever, Greene district, Missouri, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Clever at a glance

Location
Greene district, Missouri, United States
Population
about 2,517
Coordinates
37.0303° N, 93.4730° W
Places within 50 km
86 (19 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 museums and parks

Top places to visit near Clever

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Clever: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Clever

125 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Clever. The closest is Guibor's Battery (12 km); the best-known is Bland Hollow (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Clever

27 museums within 100 km of Clever. The closest is Ray House (13 km); the best-known is Wonders of Wildlife (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Clever

26 parks within 100 km of Clever. The closest is Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Clever

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Clever. The closest is Silver Lake (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Clever

13 caves within 100 km of Clever. The closest is Riverbluff Cave (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Clever

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Clever. The closest is Gibson's Mill Site (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Clever

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Clever
  2. 16 km Bland Hollow · viewpoint, Stone
  3. 9 km Sugar Camp Hollow · viewpoint, Stone
  4. 10 km Silver Lake · lake, Stone
  5. 22 km Riverbluff Cave · cave, Greene
  6. 10 km Wilson's Creek National Battlefield · park, Greene
  7. 12 km Back to Clever

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How to reach Clever

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Clever by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints27125Guibor's Battery (12 km)
    Museums1027Ray House (13 km)
    Parks1226Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs516Silver Lake (11 km)
    Caves813Riverbluff Cave (19 km)
    Forts & heritage413Gibson's Mill Site (13 km)
    Churches511Bethany Church (21 km)
    Other attractions911Alamo Drafthouse (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Dickerson Park Zoo (36 km)
    Beaches & coast27Grant Beach Park (33 km)
    Waterfalls14The Cascades at Mission (33 km)
    Temples02Fire on the Mountain (52 km)
    Treks01Table Rock Lakeshore Trail (64 km)

    Clever: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Clever?

    Silver Lake (lake, about 11 km), Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (park, about 12 km), Bland Hollow (viewpoint, about 16 km), Riverbluff Cave (cave, about 19 km), Sugar Camp Hollow (viewpoint, about 20 km), Dodge Hollow (viewpoint, about 21 km).

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

    86 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 museums, 12 parks, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Clever?

    Guibor's Battery, about 12 km by road; Bloody Hill (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Clever?

    Ray House, about 13 km by road; Wonders of Wildlife (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Clever?

    Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, about 12 km by road; Brewster Park (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Clever?

    Start in Clever, visit Bland Hollow, then Sugar Camp Hollow, then Silver Lake, then Riverbluff Cave, then Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Clever?

    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 museums and parks.

    Towns near Clever

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