Places to visit near

Licking

Licking is a town in Dent district, Missouri, United States of about 3,115 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit: 73 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 caves and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Montauk State Park, Paddy Creek Wilderness and Razor Hollow.

37.4995° N, 91.8571° WPop. 3,115

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Within 30 km54 places
Within 50 km125
Must-see34
Notable211
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Licking

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:27 pm

148 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 Licking
  2. Narrow Gap Bluffviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Paddy Creek Wildernessnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Mark Twain National Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Montauk State Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Razor Hollowviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Licking
Today’s loopLickingStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Licking?

Montauk State Park (park, about 20 km), Texas County Museum of Art (museum, about 1 km), Paddy Creek Wilderness (nature spot, about 26 km), Razor Hollow (viewpoint, about 32 km), Mark Twain National Forest (nature spot, about 34 km), Howell Hollow (viewpoint, about 34 km).

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

125 places on Spotwander: 73 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 caves, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 6 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Licking?

Narrow Gap Bluff, about 14 km by road; Woodard Hollow (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Licking?

Venable Cave, about 17 km by road; Slabtown Cave (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Licking?

Start in Licking, visit Narrow Gap Bluff, then Paddy Creek Wilderness, then Mark Twain National Forest, then Montauk State Park, then Razor Hollow, and drive back — about 148 km by road in all.