Stephens district, Oklahoma, United States

Places to visit near Duncan

Duncan is a town in Stephens district, Oklahoma, United States, home to about 23,231 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 museums and 2 churches. The must-see places are Chislohm Trail Heritage Center (3 km), Lake Humphreys (14 km) and Clear Creek Lake (18 km).

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Duncan, Oklahoma
Duncan, Stephens district, Oklahoma, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Duncan at a glance

Location
Stephens district, Oklahoma, United States
Population
about 23,231
Coordinates
34.5023° N, 97.9578° W
Places within 50 km
67 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Duncan

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Duncan

113 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Duncan. The closest is Oknoname 089011 Dam (5 km); the best-known is Lake Humphreys (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Duncan

98 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Duncan. The closest is Petticoat Hill (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Duncan

14 museums within 100 km of Duncan. The closest is The Foreman Prairie House (1 km); the best-known is Chislohm Trail Heritage Center (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Duncan

7 churches within 100 km of Duncan. The closest is Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Duncan

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Duncan. The closest is Marlow Armory (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Duncan

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Duncan. The closest is The Greater Wynnewood Animal Park (87 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Duncan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Duncan
  2. 1 km The Foreman Prairie House · museum, Stephens
  3. 1 km Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church · church, Stephens
  4. 17 km Clear Creek Lake · lake, Stephens
  5. 6 km Lake Humphreys · lake, Stephens
  6. 15 km Chislohm Trail Heritage Center · museum, Stephens
  7. 3 km Back to Duncan

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How to reach Duncan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Duncan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36113Oknoname 089011 Dam (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1698Petticoat Hill (9 km)
    Museums714The Foreman Prairie House (1 km)
    Churches27Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage27Marlow Armory (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03The Greater Wynnewood Animal Park (87 km)
    Caves22Dave's Cave (2 km)
    Parks12Red Bud Park (20 km)
    Waterfalls02Hickory Falls (79 km)
    Other attractions11Apache Casino Hotel (48 km)

    Duncan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Duncan?

    Chislohm Trail Heritage Center (museum, about 3 km), Lake Humphreys (lake, about 14 km), Clear Creek Lake (lake, about 18 km), The Foreman Prairie House (museum, about 1 km), Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Stephens County Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 museums, 2 churches, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Duncan?

    Oknoname 089011 Dam, about 5 km by road; Lake Humphreys (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Duncan?

    Petticoat Hill, about 9 km by road; Chisholm Trail Lookout Point (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Duncan?

    The Foreman Prairie House, about 1 km by road; Stephens County Historical Museum (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Duncan?

    Start in Duncan, visit The Foreman Prairie House, then Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, then Clear Creek Lake, then Lake Humphreys, then Chislohm Trail Heritage Center, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Duncan?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Duncan

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