Osage district, Missouri, United States

Places to visit near Linn

Linn is a town in Osage district, Missouri, United States, home to about 1,429 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit — 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage and 5 parks. The must-see places are Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site (22 km), McClung Park (36 km) and Jefferson Landing State Historic Site (37 km).

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Linn, Missouri
Linn, Osage district, Missouri, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Linn at a glance

Location
Osage district, Missouri, United States
Population
about 1,429
Coordinates
38.4859° N, 91.8504° W
Places within 50 km
80 (8 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 cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Linn

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Linn

80 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Linn. The closest is Byington Lake (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Linn

79 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Linn. The closest is Grapevine Hill (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Linn

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Linn. The closest is Old Train Station (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Linn

18 parks within 100 km of Linn. The closest is Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Linn

17 museums within 100 km of Linn. The closest is Lohman Building (37 km); the best-known is Missouri State Capitol (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Linn

17 churches within 100 km of Linn. The closest is Holy Family Catholic Church (25 km); the best-known is Cathedral of Saint Joseph (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Linn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Linn
  2. 22 km Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site · hill, Cole
  3. 11 km Grapevine Hill · hill, Osage
  4. 8 km Fisher Cave · cave, Osage
  5. 10 km Byington Lake · lake, Osage
  6. 10 km Edwards Bluff · viewpoint, Osage
  7. 15 km Back to Linn

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How to reach Linn

    All places near Linn by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Linn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2980Byington Lake (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2279Grapevine Hill (14 km)
    Forts & heritage733Old Train Station (26 km)
    Parks518Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site (22 km)
    Museums417Lohman Building (37 km)
    Churches617Holy Family Catholic Church (25 km)
    Caves314Fisher Cave (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens111Runge Conservation Nature Center (44 km)
    Other attractions310National Cemetery (36 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascades Park (79 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Stanley Island (53 km)
    Beaches & coast01Stephens Lake Park Beach (82 km)

    Linn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Linn?

    Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site (hill, about 22 km), Byington Lake (lake, about 6 km), Fisher Cave (cave, about 6 km), Grapevine Hill (hill, about 14 km), Edwards Bluff (viewpoint, about 15 km), McClung Park (park, about 36 km).

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

    80 places on Spotwander: 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 5 parks, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Linn?

    Byington Lake, about 6 km by road; Glenco Lake (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Linn?

    Grapevine Hill, about 14 km by road; Edwards Bluff (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Linn?

    Old Train Station, about 26 km by road; International Shoe Factory Building (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Linn?

    Start in Linn, visit Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site, then Grapevine Hill, then Fisher Cave, then Byington Lake, then Edwards Bluff, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Linn?

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

    Towns near Linn

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