Missouri, United States

Places to visit near Gower

Gower is a town in Missouri, United States, home to about 1,501 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 31 forts & heritage, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches and 15 museums. The must-see places are Smithville Lake (23 km), Smithville Lake (30 km) and Glore Psychiatric Museum (32 km).

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Gower, Missouri
Gower, Missouri, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gower at a glance

Location
Missouri, United States
Population
about 1,501
Coordinates
39.6108° N, 94.5994° W
Places within 50 km
85 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Gower

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gower: 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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Forts & heritage near Gower

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gower. The closest is Pony Express Hill Figure (36 km); the best-known is Fort Leavenworth (49 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gower

38 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gower. The closest is Smithville Lake (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Gower

38 churches within 100 km of Gower. The closest is Cathedral of St. Joseph (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Gower

33 museums within 100 km of Gower. The closest is St. Joseph Museums (32 km); the best-known is Glore Psychiatric Museum (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gower

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gower. The closest is King Hill (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Gower

14 parks within 100 km of Gower. The closest is Bartlett Park (31 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Gower

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 130 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gower
  2. 23 km Smithville Lake · lake, Clinton
  3. 9 km Smithville Lake · lake, Wyandotte
  4. 60 km Pony Express Museum · museum, Doniphan
  5. 4 km Albrecht-Kemper Museum · museum, Doniphan
  6. 2 km Glore Psychiatric Museum · museum, Doniphan
  7. 32 km Back to Gower

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How to reach Gower

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    Places near Gower by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage53Pony Express Hill Figure (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs38Smithville Lake (23 km)
    Churches38Cathedral of St. Joseph (35 km)
    Museums33St. Joseph Museums (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints24King Hill (32 km)
    Other attractions21Phil Welch Stadium (30 km)
    Parks14Bartlett Park (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens10Wallace State Park (41 km)
    Waterfalls7Platte Falls Conservation Area (35 km)
    Beaches & coast4Easton Tractor Pulling Track (16 km)
    Temples2Patriot (62 km)

    Gower: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gower?

    Smithville Lake (lake, about 23 km), Smithville Lake (lake, about 30 km), Glore Psychiatric Museum (museum, about 32 km), Albrecht-Kemper Museum (museum, about 33 km), Pony Express Museum (museum, about 33 km), Cathedral of St. Joseph (church, about 35 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches, 15 museums, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gower?

    Pony Express Hill Figure, about 36 km by road; Fort Smtih (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gower?

    Smithville Lake, about 23 km by road; Smithville Lake (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gower?

    Cathedral of St. Joseph, about 35 km by road; First Baptist Church (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gower?

    Start in Gower, visit Smithville Lake, then Smithville Lake, then Pony Express Museum, then Albrecht-Kemper Museum, then Glore Psychiatric Museum, and drive back — about 130 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gower?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Gower

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