Carter district, Kentucky, United States

Places to visit near Grayson

Grayson is a town in Carter district, Kentucky, United States, home to about 4,058 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches, 3 forts & heritage and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Grayson Lake (22 km), Greenbo Lake State Resort Park (23 km) and Greenbo Lake (23 km).

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Grayson, Kentucky
Grayson, Carter district, Kentucky, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Grayson at a glance

Location
Carter district, Kentucky, United States
Population
about 4,058
Coordinates
38.3326° N, 82.9485° W
Places within 50 km
71 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Grayson

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

77 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Grayson. The closest is Bald Eagle Hill (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Grayson

62 churches within 100 km of Grayson. The closest is Lindsey Chapel (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Grayson

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grayson. The closest is Culbertson House (38 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Grayson

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Grayson. The closest is Smoky Bridge (20 km); the best-known is Grayson Lake (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Grayson

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Grayson. The closest is Tygarts State Forest (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Grayson

17 museums within 100 km of Grayson. The closest is The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center (39 km); the best-known is The Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society, Inc. Museum (52 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Grayson

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Grayson
  2. 22 km Grayson Lake · lake, Elliott
  3. 21 km Oak Grove Church of Christ · church, Carter
  4. 25 km Greenbo Lake · lake, Greenup
  5. 19 km Lindsey Chapel · church, Carter
  6. 2 km Bald Eagle Hill · hill, Carter
  7. 2 km Back to Grayson

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From travellers near Grayson

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How to reach Grayson

    All places near Grayson by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Grayson by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1377Bald Eagle Hill (2 km)
    Churches2662Lindsey Chapel (4 km)
    Forts & heritage329Culbertson House (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs728Smoky Bridge (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens217Tygarts State Forest (23 km)
    Museums417The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center (39 km)
    Parks315Beechwood Park (41 km)
    Caves610Laurel Cave (19 km)
    Other attractions29Carter Caves State Resort Park (20 km)
    Waterfalls46Cascade Bridge (18 km)
    Temples11Thunderbolt Express (47 km)
    Beaches & coast01Big Bend Swimming Beach (53 km)

    Grayson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Grayson?

    Grayson Lake (lake, about 22 km), Bald Eagle Hill (hill, about 2 km), Greenbo Lake State Resort Park (attraction, about 23 km), Greenbo Lake (lake, about 23 km), Lindsey Chapel (church, about 4 km), Oak Grove Church of Christ (church, about 4 km).

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

    71 places on Spotwander: 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Grayson?

    Bald Eagle Hill, about 2 km by road; Biggs Hill (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Grayson?

    Lindsey Chapel, about 4 km by road; Oak Grove Church of Christ (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Grayson?

    Culbertson House, about 38 km by road; Memorial Hall (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Grayson?

    Start in Grayson, visit Grayson Lake, then Oak Grove Church of Christ, then Greenbo Lake, then Lindsey Chapel, then Bald Eagle Hill, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Grayson?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Grayson

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