Dunklin district, Missouri, United States

Places to visit near Kennett

Kennett is a town in Dunklin district, Missouri, United States, home to about 10,662 people. Within 50 km by road there are 31 places to visit — 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 churches, 15 forts & heritage and 0 beaches & coast. The must-see places are United States Highway 61 Arch (37 km), Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge (47 km) and West Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Complex (68 km).

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Kennett, Missouri
Kennett, Dunklin district, Missouri, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kennett at a glance

Location
Dunklin district, Missouri, United States
Population
about 10,662
Coordinates
36.2362° N, 90.0556° W
Places within 50 km
31 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Kennett

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kennett

64 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kennett. The closest is Big Lake Wilderness (42 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Kennett

47 churches within 100 km of Kennett. The closest is Ebenezer Church (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kennett

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kennett. The closest is Delmo Community Center (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Kennett

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kennett. The closest is Keystone Pocket (71 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kennett

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kennett. The closest is Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kennett

20 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kennett. The closest is Blaker Towhead (51 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Kennett

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 190 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kennett
  2. 1 km Dunklin County Museum · museum, Dunklin
  3. 29 km Delmo Community Center · heritage site, Pemiscot
  4. 43 km Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center · museum, Clay
  5. 35 km Cypress Point · viewpoint, Greene
  6. 35 km Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge · nature spot, Mississippi
  7. 47 km Back to Kennett

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kennett by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs464Big Lake Wilderness (42 km)
    Churches447Ebenezer Church (35 km)
    Forts & heritage1541Delmo Community Center (29 km)
    Beaches & coast027Keystone Pocket (71 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens120Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge (47 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves020Blaker Towhead (51 km)
    Museums418Dunklin County Museum (1 km)
    Parks017Labor Park (54 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints216Cypress Point (25 km)
    Other attractions11United States Highway 61 Arch (37 km)

    Kennett: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kennett?

    Dunklin County Museum (museum, about 1 km), Cypress Point (viewpoint, about 25 km), Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center (museum, about 26 km), Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 47 km), Delmo Community Center (heritage site, about 29 km), Charles and Bettie Birthright House (heritage site, about 31 km).

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

    31 places on Spotwander: 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 1 sanctuary, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kennett?

    Big Lake Wilderness, about 42 km by road; Big Lake Wildlife Management Area (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kennett?

    Ebenezer Church, about 35 km by road; Purcel Church (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kennett?

    Delmo Community Center, about 29 km by road; Charles and Bettie Birthright House (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kennett?

    Start in Kennett, visit Dunklin County Museum, then Delmo Community Center, then Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center, then Cypress Point, then Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and drive back — about 190 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kennett?

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

    Towns near Kennett

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