Franklin district, Missouri, United States

Places to visit near Gerald

Gerald is a town in Franklin district, Missouri, United States, home to about 1,318 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit — 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 caves and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Blue Springs Creek Conservation Area (43 km), Grand Canyon (44 km) and Deutschheim State Historic Site (44 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Gerald on the map

Gerald, Missouri
Gerald, Franklin district, Missouri, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gerald at a glance

Location
Franklin district, Missouri, United States
Population
about 1,318
Coordinates
38.3998° N, 91.3307° W
Places within 50 km
99 (3 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; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Gerald

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gerald: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Gerald

Things to see near Gerald, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Gerald

76 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gerald. The closest is Bald Hill (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

All hill stations & viewpoints in Missouri →

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gerald

42 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gerald. The closest is Daizy Valley Lake Dam (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Missouri →

Caves near Gerald

26 caves within 100 km of Gerald. The closest is Cave Spring Church (23 km). Best time: year-round.

All caves in Missouri →

Forts & heritage near Gerald

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gerald. The closest is Blue Star Memorial Highway (34 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Missouri →

Parks near Gerald

16 parks within 100 km of Gerald. The closest is American Legion Park (44 km); the best-known is Deutschheim State Historic Site (44 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

All parks in Missouri →

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gerald

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gerald. The closest is Meramec State Park (37 km); the best-known is Blue Springs Creek Conservation Area (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

All wildlife, forests & gardens in Illinois →

A one-day trip from Gerald

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gerald
  2. 12 km Bald Hill · hill, Franklin
  3. 11 km Daizy Valley Lake Dam · dam, Gasconade
  4. 10 km Lake Weiss · lake, Gasconade
  5. 13 km Lake Northwoods Dam · dam, Gasconade
  6. 12 km Art Works on Main Gallery · museum, Gasconade
  7. 20 km Back to Gerald

Plan a longer trip from Gerald — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Gerald

No traveller has reported from around Gerald yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Gerald

    All places near Gerald by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gerald by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2576Bald Hill (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2142Daizy Valley Lake Dam (12 km)
    Caves1926Cave Spring Church (23 km)
    Forts & heritage1524Blue Star Memorial Highway (34 km)
    Parks216American Legion Park (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens214Meramec State Park (37 km)
    Beaches & coast013Bird's Nest Beach (56 km)
    Museums1012Art Works on Main Gallery (20 km)
    Churches17Church Bluff (39 km)
    Other attractions46La Jolla Spring (34 km)
    Temples01Hindu Temple of St. Louis (95 km)

    Gerald: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gerald?

    Bald Hill (hill, about 12 km), Daizy Valley Lake Dam (dam, about 12 km), Lake Northwoods Dam (dam, about 17 km), Art Works on Main Gallery (museum, about 20 km), Lake Weiss (lake, about 22 km), Blue Springs Creek Conservation Area (nature spot, about 43 km).

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

    99 places on Spotwander: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 caves, 15 forts & heritage, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gerald?

    Bald Hill, about 12 km by road; Cedar Hill (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gerald?

    Daizy Valley Lake Dam, about 12 km by road; Lake Northwoods Dam (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Gerald?

    Cave Spring Church, about 23 km by road; Cave Hill (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gerald?

    Start in Gerald, visit Bald Hill, then Daizy Valley Lake Dam, then Lake Weiss, then Lake Northwoods Dam, then Art Works on Main Gallery, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gerald?

    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; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Gerald

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