Fort Knox, KentuckyFort DuffieldJefferson Memorial ForestJefferson Memorial ForestUnited States Bullion DepositoryTurret FieldIndian Hill
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Fort Knox

Fort Knox is a town in Hardin district, Kentucky, United States of about 10,124 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit: 81 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 churches and 21 parks. The must-see places are Fort Duffield, Jefferson Memorial Forest and Jefferson Memorial Forest.

37.8911° N, 85.9636° WPop. 10,124

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Within 30 km69 places
Within 50 km178
Must-see69
Notable195
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Fort Duffield, fort near Fort Knox
Must-see

Fort Duffield

Fort · 14 km · Harrison

Jefferson Memorial Forest, monument near Fort Knox
Must-see

Jefferson Memorial Forest

Monument · 29 km · Jefferson

Jefferson Memorial Forest, monument near Fort Knox
Must-see

Jefferson Memorial Forest

Monument · 30 km · Harrison

Places near Fort Knox by type

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One day from Fort Knox

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:54 pm

66 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 Fort Knox
  2. Indian Hillhill · 1 hrs
  3. Fort Duffieldfort · 1.5 hrs
  4. Jefferson Memorial Forestmonument · 2 hrs
  5. Hooker Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Turret Fieldpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Fort Knox
Today’s loopFort KnoxStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Fort Knox?

Fort Duffield (fort, about 14 km), United States Bullion Depository (heritage site, about 1 km), Patton Museum Foundation (museum, about 1 km), WWII Barracks (1941) (heritage site, about 2 km), Cornwell Field (park, about 2 km), Thorne Park (park, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fort Knox?

178 places on Spotwander: 81 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 churches, 21 parks, 18 forts & heritage, 10 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fort Knox?

Indian Hill, about 4 km by road; Snow Mountain (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Fort Knox?

Longview United Methodist Church, about 16 km by road; Blueball Church (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Fort Knox?

Start in Fort Knox, visit Indian Hill, then Fort Duffield, then Jefferson Memorial Forest, then Hooker Mountain, then Turret Field, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.