Places to visit near

Dexter

Dexter is a town in Stoddard district, Missouri, United States of about 7,992 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit: 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Mingo Wilderness, Peoples Hollow and Bird Hill.

36.7959° N, 89.9579° WPop. 7,992

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Within 30 km7 places
Within 50 km39
Must-see31
Notable233
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Dexter

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:03 pm

122 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 Dexter
  2. Olive Branch Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Mount Zion Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Hodge Hillhill · 1 hrs
  5. Mingo Wildernessnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Peoples Hollowviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Dexter
Today’s loopDexterStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Dexter?

Dexter Welcome Center Depot and Museum (museum, about 1 km), Olive Branch Church (church, about 15 km), Mingo Wilderness (nature spot, about 38 km), Mount Zion Church (church, about 20 km), Peoples Hollow (viewpoint, about 41 km), Hodge Hill (hill, about 22 km).

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

39 places on Spotwander: 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 4 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dexter?

Hodge Hill, about 22 km by road; HWY 51 Overlook (32 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Dexter?

Joe Hendley Lake, about 24 km by road; Rice Lake (29 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Dexter?

Start in Dexter, visit Olive Branch Church, then Mount Zion Church, then Hodge Hill, then Mingo Wilderness, then Peoples Hollow, and drive back — about 122 km by road in all.