Sebastian district, Arkansas, United States

Places to visit near Lavaca

Lavaca is a town in Sebastian district, Arkansas, United States, home to about 2,404 people. Within 50 km by road there are 172 places to visit — 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 50 churches, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 26 forts & heritage. The must-see places are John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake (14 km), St. Scholastica Monastery (24 km) and Vietnamese Baptist Church (27 km).

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Lavaca, Arkansas
Lavaca, Sebastian district, Arkansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lavaca at a glance

Location
Sebastian district, Arkansas, United States
Population
about 2,404
Coordinates
35.3362° N, 94.1733° W
Places within 50 km
172 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Lavaca

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

85 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lavaca. The closest is Butlers Knob (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Lavaca

63 churches within 100 km of Lavaca. The closest is Bethel Church (12 km); the best-known is St. Scholastica Monastery (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lavaca

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lavaca. The closest is No Name Lake Dam (6 km); the best-known is John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Lavaca

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lavaca. The closest is Charleston National Commemorative Site (16 km); the best-known is Fort Smith Confederate Monument (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Lavaca

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Lavaca. The closest is Lake Alma Waterfall (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Lavaca

13 museums within 100 km of Lavaca. The closest is Chaffee Barbershop Museum (15 km); the best-known is Clayton House (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lavaca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lavaca
  2. 6 km No Name Lake Dam · dam, Sebastian
  3. 10 km Christmas Knob · viewpoint, Sebastian
  4. 3 km Butlers Knob · viewpoint, Sebastian
  5. 25 km St. Scholastica Monastery · monastery, Sebastian
  6. 10 km John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · lake, Arkansas
  7. 14 km Back to Lavaca

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lavaca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4785Butlers Knob (5 km)
    Churches5063Bethel Church (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2840No Name Lake Dam (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2630Charleston National Commemorative Site (16 km)
    Waterfalls617Lake Alma Waterfall (23 km)
    Museums913Chaffee Barbershop Museum (15 km)
    Parks26Aux Arc Park (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Poteau Mountain Wilderness (50 km)
    Temples22Victory Temple (26 km)
    Treks02White Rock - Shores Lake Loop (53 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Arbuckle Island (14 km)
    Caves01Fern Cave (62 km)

    Lavaca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lavaca?

    John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake (lake, about 14 km), St. Scholastica Monastery (monastery, about 24 km), Butlers Knob (viewpoint, about 5 km), Christmas Knob (viewpoint, about 6 km), No Name Lake Dam (dam, about 6 km), Vietnamese Baptist Church (church, about 27 km).

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

    172 places on Spotwander: 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 50 churches, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 forts & heritage, 6 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lavaca?

    Butlers Knob, about 5 km by road; Christmas Knob (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lavaca?

    Bethel Church, about 12 km by road; Faith United Methodist Church (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Lavaca?

    No Name Lake Dam, about 6 km by road; Engineer Lake Dam (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lavaca?

    Start in Lavaca, visit No Name Lake Dam, then Christmas Knob, then Butlers Knob, then St. Scholastica Monastery, then John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lavaca?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Lavaca

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