Glades district, Florida, United States

Places to visit near Clewiston

Clewiston is a town in Glades district, Florida, United States, home to about 7,505 people. Within 50 km by road there are 30 places to visit — 12 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 churches and 0 museums. The must-see places are Clewiston Museum (1 km), Ritta Island (17 km) and John Stretch Park (17 km).

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Clewiston, Florida
Clewiston, Glades district, Florida, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Clewiston at a glance

Location
Glades district, Florida, United States
Population
about 7,505
Coordinates
26.7542° N, 80.9337° W
Places within 50 km
30 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Clewiston

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Clewiston

33 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Clewiston. The closest is Grass Island (8 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Clewiston

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Clewiston. The closest is Ritta Island (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Clewiston

24 churches within 100 km of Clewiston. The closest is Clewiston Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Clewiston

19 museums within 100 km of Clewiston. The closest is Ah-Tah_Thi-Ki Museum (60 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Clewiston

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

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Parks near Clewiston

9 parks within 100 km of Clewiston. The closest is Sugarland Park (2 km); the best-known is John Stretch Park (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Clewiston

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Clewiston
  2. 1 km Clewiston Museum · church, Hendry
  3. 2 km Sugarland Park · park, Hendry
  4. 16 km John Stretch Park · park, Palm Beach
  5. 3 km Ritta Island · island, Palm Beach
  6. 13 km Coot Bay · beach, Hendry
  7. 4 km Back to Clewiston

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Clewiston by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1233Grass Island (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens432Ritta Island (17 km)
    Churches324Clewiston Museum (1 km)
    Museums019Ah-Tah_Thi-Ki Museum (60 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs117Lake Okeechobee (28 km)
    Parks29Sugarland Park (2 km)
    Beaches & coast58Coot Bay (4 km)
    Forts & heritage27Fort Center (37 km)
    Other attractions06Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee (77 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Harney Pond Observation Tower (36 km)
    Waterfalls02Lake at St Lucie Falls (93 km)
    Treks01Ocean to Lake Hiking Trail (76 km)

    Clewiston: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Clewiston?

    Clewiston Museum (church, about 1 km), Ritta Island (island, about 17 km), John Stretch Park (park, about 17 km), Sugarland Park (park, about 2 km), Coot Bay (beach, about 4 km), Lake Okeechobee (lake, about 28 km).

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

    30 places on Spotwander: 12 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 churches, 1 lake, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Clewiston?

    Grass Island, about 8 km by road; Observation Island (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Clewiston?

    Ritta Island, about 17 km by road; Little Cypress Swamp (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Clewiston?

    Clewiston Museum, about 1 km by road; Church of God of Moore Haven (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Clewiston?

    Start in Clewiston, visit Clewiston Museum, then Sugarland Park, then John Stretch Park, then Ritta Island, then Coot Bay, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Clewiston?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Clewiston

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