Madison district, Missouri, United States

Places to visit near Fredericktown

Fredericktown is a town in Madison district, Missouri, United States, home to about 4,076 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit — 117 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Buckner Mountain (5 km), Buck Mountain (13 km) and Big Hill (14 km).

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Fredericktown, Missouri
Fredericktown, Madison district, Missouri, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fredericktown at a glance

Location
Madison district, Missouri, United States
Population
about 4,076
Coordinates
37.5598° N, 90.2940° W
Places within 50 km
176 (50 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Fredericktown

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

149 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fredericktown. The closest is Buckner Mountain (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fredericktown

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fredericktown. The closest is City Lake (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fredericktown

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fredericktown. The closest is Rockpile Mountain Wilderness (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Fredericktown

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fredericktown. The closest is Fort Curtis (37 km); the best-known is Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site (39 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Fredericktown

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Fredericktown. The closest is Cats Paw (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Fredericktown

4 parks within 100 km of Fredericktown. The closest is Silver Mine Recreation Area (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Fredericktown

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

  1. Start in Fredericktown
  2. 5 km Buckner Mountain · viewpoint, Randolph
  3. 11 km Tin Mine Mountain · viewpoint, Randolph
  4. 13 km Buck Mountain · viewpoint, Randolph
  5. 14 km Bain Hill · hill, Randolph
  6. 3 km Big Hill · hill, Randolph
  7. 14 km Back to Fredericktown

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How to reach Fredericktown

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    Within 15 km of Fredericktown

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fredericktown by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints117149Buckner Mountain (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2740City Lake (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens720Rockpile Mountain Wilderness (23 km)
    Forts & heritage1116Fort Curtis (37 km)
    Waterfalls66Cats Paw (18 km)
    Parks44Silver Mine Recreation Area (16 km)
    Museums24Battle of Pilot Knob Museum (39 km)
    Beaches & coast22Monsanto Lake Beach (42 km)
    Churches02Church Mountain (54 km)
    Caves01Peter Cave Hollow (69 km)

    Fredericktown: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fredericktown?

    Buckner Mountain (viewpoint, about 5 km), Buck Mountain (viewpoint, about 13 km), Big Hill (hill, about 14 km), Tin Mine Mountain (viewpoint, about 15 km), Bain Hill (hill, about 16 km), Gobble Hollow (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    176 places on Spotwander: 117 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 forts & heritage, 6 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fredericktown?

    Buckner Mountain, about 5 km by road; Bald Mountain (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Fredericktown?

    City Lake, about 3 km by road; Mine Lamotte Lake (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Fredericktown?

    Rockpile Mountain Wilderness, about 23 km by road; Pickle Springs Natural Area (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fredericktown?

    Start in Fredericktown, visit Buckner Mountain, then Tin Mine Mountain, then Buck Mountain, then Bain Hill, then Big Hill, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fredericktown?

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

    Towns near Fredericktown

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