Davis district, Utah, United States

Places to visit near Layton

Layton is a town in Davis district, Utah, United States, home to about 74,143 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 churches, 37 forts & heritage and 30 museums. The must-see places are Layton Hills Baptist Church (3 km), Layton LDS Temple (3 km) and Kay's Creek Parkway (7 km).

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Layton, Utah
Layton, Davis district, Utah, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Layton at a glance

Location
Davis district, Utah, United States
Population
about 74,143
Coordinates
41.0602° N, 111.9711° W
Places within 50 km
159 (67 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Layton

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

63 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Layton. The closest is Snow Horse Ridge (13 km); the best-known is Thurston Peak (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Layton

47 churches within 100 km of Layton. The closest is First Assembly of God Church (2 km); the best-known is Layton Hills Baptist Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Layton

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Layton. The closest is Vietnam Memorial Wall Replica (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Layton

31 museums within 100 km of Layton. The closest is Heritage Museum of Layton (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Layton

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Layton. The closest is Hobbs Dam (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Layton

18 parks within 100 km of Layton. The closest is Utah Botanical Center (7 km); the best-known is Kay's Creek Parkway (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Layton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Layton
  2. 3 km Layton Hills Baptist Church · hill, Davis
  3. 5 km Calvary Chapel · church, Davis
  4. 9 km Kay's Creek Parkway · park, Davis
  5. 8 km Thurston Peak · peak, Davis
  6. 10 km Layton LDS Temple · church, Davis
  7. 3 km Back to Layton

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How to reach Layton

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    Within 15 km of Layton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Layton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2263Snow Horse Ridge (13 km)
    Churches3247First Assembly of God Church (2 km)
    Forts & heritage3739Vietnam Memorial Wall Replica (2 km)
    Museums3031Heritage Museum of Layton (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs619Hobbs Dam (8 km)
    Parks1218Utah Botanical Center (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens413Farmington Bay Bird Refuge (18 km)
    Other attractions710Carousel (13 km)
    Waterfalls48Little Adams Falls (4 km)
    Beaches & coast22Lagoon-A-Beach (13 km)
    Caves11Farmington Cave (13 km)
    Treks11Beus Canyon Trail (19 km)
    Temples11Temple Square (41 km)

    Layton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Layton?

    Layton Hills Baptist Church (hill, about 3 km), Layton LDS Temple (church, about 3 km), Kay's Creek Parkway (park, about 7 km), Calvary Chapel (church, about 8 km), Thurston Peak (peak, about 13 km), Lagoon (park, about 13 km).

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

    159 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 churches, 37 forts & heritage, 30 museums, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Layton?

    Snow Horse Ridge, about 13 km by road; Thurston Peak (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Layton?

    First Assembly of God Church, about 2 km by road; Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Layton?

    Vietnam Memorial Wall Replica, about 2 km by road; Flying Aces (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Layton?

    Start in Layton, visit Layton Hills Baptist Church, then Calvary Chapel, then Kay's Creek Parkway, then Thurston Peak, then Layton LDS Temple, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Layton?

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

    Towns near Layton

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