McCracken district, Kentucky, United States

Places to visit near Farley

Farley is a town in McCracken district, Kentucky, United States, home to about 4,701 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 45 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Christ Temple (7 km), Fort Anderson (7 km) and Lloyd Tilghman Memorial (7 km).

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Farley, Kentucky
Farley, McCracken district, Kentucky, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Farley at a glance

Location
McCracken district, Kentucky, United States
Population
about 4,701
Coordinates
37.0463° N, 88.5686° W
Places within 50 km
105 (11 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 Farley

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Churches near Farley

61 churches within 100 km of Farley. The closest is Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church (2 km); the best-known is Christ Temple (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Farley

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Farley. The closest is Cemetery Hill (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Farley

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Farley. The closest is Ledbetter Bridge (5 km); the best-known is Fort Anderson (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Farley

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Farley. The closest is Hohman Lake (17 km); the best-known is Kentucky Dam (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Farley

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Farley. The closest is Perkins Creek Nature Preserve (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Farley

13 caves within 100 km of Farley. The closest is Brasher Cave (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Farley

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Farley
  2. 2 km Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church · church, McCracken
  3. 5 km Christ Temple · church, McCracken
  4. 1 km Lloyd Tilghman Memorial · monument, McCracken
  5. 11 km Fort Massac · fort, McCracken
  6. 12 km Fort Anderson · fort, McCracken
  7. 7 km Back to Farley

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Farley by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4561Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2453Cemetery Hill (22 km)
    Forts & heritage1444Ledbetter Bridge (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs523Hohman Lake (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens520Perkins Creek Nature Preserve (12 km)
    Caves213Brasher Cave (27 km)
    Museums312Hotel Metropolitan (6 km)
    Waterfalls412Ghost Dance Canyon Boulder Falls (48 km)
    Beaches & coast211Willow Bay (45 km)
    Parks03Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site (59 km)
    Other attractions11Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park (32 km)

    Farley: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Farley?

    Christ Temple (church, about 7 km), Fort Anderson (fort, about 7 km), Lloyd Tilghman Memorial (monument, about 7 km), Fort Massac (fort, about 19 km), Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church (church, about 2 km), Calvary Church (church, about 4 km).

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

    105 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Farley?

    Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, about 2 km by road; Calvary Church (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Farley?

    Cemetery Hill, about 22 km by road; Bald Knob (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Farley?

    Ledbetter Bridge, about 5 km by road; Columbia Theatre (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Farley?

    Start in Farley, visit Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, then Christ Temple, then Lloyd Tilghman Memorial, then Fort Massac, then Fort Anderson, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Farley?

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

    Towns near Farley

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