Faulkner district, Arkansas, United States

Places to visit near Conway

Conway is a town in Faulkner district, Arkansas, United States, home to about 64,980 people. Within 50 km by road there are 208 places to visit — 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 53 churches, 34 forts & heritage and 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Century Flyer (2 km), Pompe Park (3 km) and Gatlin Park (3 km).

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Conway at a glance

Location
Faulkner district, Arkansas, United States
Population
about 64,980
Coordinates
35.0887° N, 92.4421° W
Places within 50 km
208 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Conway

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

85 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Conway. The closest is Blaney Hill (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Conway

66 churches within 100 km of Conway. The closest is Church of Christ (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Conway

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Conway. The closest is Conway Confederate Monument (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Conway

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Conway. The closest is Beaver Fork Lake Dam (7 km); the best-known is Lake Conway Dam (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Conway

19 museums within 100 km of Conway. The closest is Faulkner County Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Conway

12 parks within 100 km of Conway. The closest is Pompe Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Conway

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Conway
  2. 1 km Conway Confederate Monument · monument, Faulkner
  3. 3 km Gatlin Park · park, Faulkner
  4. 1 km Pompe Park · park, Faulkner
  5. 9 km Cadron Settlement Park · park, Faulkner
  6. 26 km Lake Conway Dam · dam, Faulkner
  7. 18 km Back to Conway

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    Within 15 km of Conway

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Conway by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints7285Blaney Hill (6 km)
    Churches5366Church of Christ (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3453Conway Confederate Monument (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2633Beaver Fork Lake Dam (7 km)
    Museums719Faulkner County Museum (1 km)
    Parks812Pompe Park (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Arkansas Arboretum (35 km)
    Other attractions26Century Flyer (2 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascade Mountain (31 km)
    Temples01BAPS Little Rock (51 km)

    Conway: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Conway?

    Century Flyer (attraction, about 2 km), Pompe Park (park, about 3 km), Gatlin Park (park, about 3 km), Cadron Settlement Park (park, about 12 km), Lake Conway Dam (dam, about 18 km), Conway Confederate Monument (monument, about 1 km).

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

    208 places on Spotwander: 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 53 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Conway?

    Blaney Hill, about 6 km by road; Jefferson Mountain (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Conway?

    Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; First Church of the Nazarene (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Conway?

    Conway Confederate Monument, about 1 km by road; Faulkner County Courthouse Anchor (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Conway?

    Start in Conway, visit Conway Confederate Monument, then Gatlin Park, then Pompe Park, then Cadron Settlement Park, then Lake Conway Dam, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Conway?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Conway

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Conway’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.