Callaway district, Missouri, United States

Places to visit near Fulton

Fulton is a town in Callaway district, Missouri, United States, home to about 12,939 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit — 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 forts & heritage and 17 churches. The must-see places are Westminster Historic Gymnasium (1 km), Maplewood House (39 km) and Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site (41 km).

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Fulton, Missouri
Fulton, Callaway district, Missouri, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fulton at a glance

Location
Callaway district, Missouri, United States
Population
about 12,939
Coordinates
38.8467° N, 91.9480° W
Places within 50 km
153 (22 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 churches

Top places to visit near Fulton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Fulton: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fulton

80 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fulton. The closest is Lac Piete Dam (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fulton

63 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fulton. The closest is Spring Hollow (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Fulton

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fulton. The closest is Center School (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Fulton

25 churches within 100 km of Fulton. The closest is New Richland Church (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Fulton

23 museums within 100 km of Fulton. The closest is National Winston Churchill Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Fulton

12 parks within 100 km of Fulton. The closest is University of Missouri Ashland Wildlife Research Area (30 km); the best-known is Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site (41 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Fulton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fulton
  2. 1 km Center School · heritage site, Callaway
  3. 1 km National Winston Churchill Museum · museum, Callaway
  4. 1 km Church Of Saint Mary Aldermanbury · heritage site, Callaway
  5. 1 km Westminster Historic Gymnasium · nature spot, Callaway
  6. 1 km The Columns · heritage site, Callaway
  7. 1 km Back to Fulton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fulton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4180Lac Piete Dam (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1363Spring Hollow (5 km)
    Forts & heritage3954Center School (1 km)
    Churches1725New Richland Church (14 km)
    Museums1323National Winston Churchill Museum (1 km)
    Parks1112University of Missouri Ashland Wildlife Research Area (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens711Westminster Historic Gymnasium (1 km)
    Caves28Devil's Icebox (41 km)
    Other attractions45The Columns (43 km)
    Beaches & coast23Stephens Lake Park Beach (42 km)
    Waterfalls33The Falls of Columbia (44 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Stanley Island (46 km)

    Fulton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fulton?

    Westminster Historic Gymnasium (nature spot, about 1 km), Center School (heritage site, about 1 km), The Columns (heritage site, about 1 km), National Winston Churchill Museum (museum, about 1 km), Church Of Saint Mary Aldermanbury (heritage site, about 1 km), Breakthrough- Berlin Wall Sculpture (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    153 places on Spotwander: 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Fulton?

    Lac Piete Dam, about 4 km by road; Glover Lake (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fulton?

    Spring Hollow, about 5 km by road; Maddox Hollow (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fulton?

    Center School, about 1 km by road; The Columns (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fulton?

    Start in Fulton, visit Center School, then National Winston Churchill Museum, then Church Of Saint Mary Aldermanbury, then Westminster Historic Gymnasium, then The Columns, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fulton?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Fulton

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