Places to visit near

Green River

Green River is a town in Sweetwater district, Wyoming, United States of about 12,465 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 16 parks. The must-see places are Island Park, Green River and Mansface Hill.

41.5286° N, 109.4663° WPop. 12,465

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Within 30 km73 places
Within 50 km89
Must-see13
Notable136
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Green River

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:11 pm

67 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Green River
  2. The Palisadesviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. White Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Wilkins Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  6. Scott's Bottom Nature Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Green River
Today’s loopGreen RiverStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Green River?

Island Park (island, about 1 km), Green River (church, about 2 km), Mansface Hill (hill, about 2 km), The Palisades (viewpoint, about 4 km), Wilkins Peak (peak, about 13 km), Sweetwater County Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Green River?

89 places on Spotwander: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 parks, 11 forts & heritage, 10 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Green River?

Castle Rock, about 1 km by road; Telephone Canyon (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Green River?

Killdeer Wetland Pond Dam, about 1 km by road; Allied Number 4 Tailings Pond Dam (27 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Green River?

Start in Green River, visit The Palisades, then White Mountain, then Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, then Wilkins Peak, then Scott's Bottom Nature Area, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

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