Hempstead district, Arkansas, United States

Places to visit near Hope

Hope is a town in Hempstead district, Arkansas, United States, home to about 9,891 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit — 15 churches, 28 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Historic Washington State Park (18 km), Beards Bluff Public Use Area (41 km) and Millwood Lake (46 km).

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Hope, Arkansas
Hope, Hempstead district, Arkansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hope at a glance

Location
Hempstead district, Arkansas, United States
Population
about 9,891
Coordinates
33.6671° N, 93.5916° W
Places within 50 km
59 (4 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

Top places to visit near Hope

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hope: 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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Churches near Hope

77 churches within 100 km of Hope. The closest is Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hope

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hope. The closest is President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site (1 km); the best-known is Historic Washington State Park (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hope

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hope. The closest is Hale Lake Dam (31 km); the best-known is Millwood Lake (46 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hope

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hope. The closest is Rocky Mound Hill (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Hope

15 museums within 100 km of Hope. The closest is Clinton Birthplace Home (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Hope

3 parks within 100 km of Hope. The closest is Crater of Diamonds State Park (52 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Hope

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hope
  2. 1 km President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site · heritage site, Hempstead
  3. 1 km Clinton Birthplace Home · museum, Hempstead
  4. 18 km Historic Washington State Park · heritage site, Hempstead
  5. 20 km East Side Church of Christ · church, Hempstead
  6. 3 km Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church · church, Hempstead
  7. 0 km Back to Hope

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How to reach Hope

    All places near Hope by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hope by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1577Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2858President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs522Hale Lake Dam (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints419Rocky Mound Hill (10 km)
    Museums615Clinton Birthplace Home (1 km)
    Parks03Crater of Diamonds State Park (52 km)
    Waterfalls03Falls Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church (71 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Beards Bluff Public Use Area (41 km)
    Other attractions01Gurdon Light (62 km)
    Caves01Little Babe Cave #103 (63 km)
    Temples01Victor Temple (66 km)
    Beaches & coast01Sandy Beach Park (90 km)

    Hope: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hope?

    Historic Washington State Park (heritage site, about 18 km), Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km), President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site (heritage site, about 1 km), Clinton Birthplace Home (museum, about 1 km), East Side Church of Christ (church, about 3 km), Garrett Memorial Baptist Church (monument, about 4 km).

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

    59 places on Spotwander: 15 churches, 28 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Hope?

    Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, about 1 km by road; East Side Church of Christ (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hope?

    President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site, about 1 km by road; Royston House (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hope?

    Hale Lake Dam, about 31 km by road; Lake June Dam (45 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hope?

    Start in Hope, visit President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site, then Clinton Birthplace Home, then Historic Washington State Park, then East Side Church of Christ, then Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hope?

    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.

    Towns near Hope

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