Saint Louis district, Missouri, United States

Places to visit near Gray Summit

Gray Summit is a town in Saint Louis district, Missouri, United States, home to about 2,701 people. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit — 39 forts & heritage, 16 parks, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens and 24 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Klondike Park (13 km), Rockwoods Range Conservation Area (14 km) and LaBarque Creek Conservation Area (16 km).

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Gray Summit, Missouri
Gray Summit, Saint Louis district, Missouri, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gray Summit at a glance

Location
Saint Louis district, Missouri, United States
Population
about 2,701
Coordinates
38.4898° N, 90.8168° W
Places within 50 km
145 (28 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Gray Summit

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Forts & heritage near Gray Summit

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gray Summit. The closest is Indian Teepee (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Gray Summit

41 parks within 100 km of Gray Summit. The closest is Robertsville State Park (9 km); the best-known is Klondike Park (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gray Summit

41 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gray Summit. The closest is Shaw Nature Reserve (4 km); the best-known is LaBarque Creek Conservation Area (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gray Summit

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gray Summit. The closest is Rabbit Hollow (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Gray Summit

19 churches within 100 km of Gray Summit. The closest is Bethel Methodist Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Gray Summit

15 caves within 100 km of Gray Summit. The closest is Terror Cave (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gray Summit

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gray Summit
  2. 13 km Klondike Park · park, Calhoun
  3. 17 km Rockwoods Range Conservation Area · park, Saint Louis
  4. 3 km Mid America Adventure · park, Saint Louis
  5. 13 km LaBarque Creek Conservation Area · nature spot, Monroe
  6. 1 km LaBarque Creek Conservation Area · park, Jefferson
  7. 16 km Back to Gray Summit

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gray Summit by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3948Indian Teepee (3 km)
    Parks1641Robertsville State Park (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2141Shaw Nature Reserve (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2439Rabbit Hollow (12 km)
    Churches319Bethel Methodist Church (8 km)
    Caves1415Terror Cave (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs815Ash Disposal Pond (9 km)
    Museums1113Six Flags St. Louis (16 km)
    Other attractions512Purina Farms (2 km)
    Temples22River King Mine Train (16 km)
    Beaches & coast22Route 66 State Park (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Our Lady of the Snows Shrine (80 km)

    Gray Summit: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gray Summit?

    Klondike Park (park, about 13 km), Rockwoods Range Conservation Area (park, about 14 km), LaBarque Creek Conservation Area (nature spot, about 16 km), Mid America Adventure (park, about 16 km), LaBarque Creek Conservation Area (park, about 16 km), Myron and Sonya Glassberg Conservation Area (nature spot, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gray Summit?

    145 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 16 parks, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gray Summit?

    Indian Teepee, about 3 km by road; Battle of Pacific (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Gray Summit?

    Robertsville State Park, about 9 km by road; Klondike Park (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Gray Summit?

    Shaw Nature Reserve, about 4 km by road; Greensfelder County Park (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gray Summit?

    Start in Gray Summit, visit Klondike Park, then Rockwoods Range Conservation Area, then Mid America Adventure, then LaBarque Creek Conservation Area, then LaBarque Creek Conservation Area, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gray Summit?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Gray Summit

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