Greene district, Indiana, United States

Places to visit near Linton

Linton is a town in Greene district, Indiana, United States, home to about 5,284 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 36 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Greene–Sullivan State Forest (11 km), Shakamak State Park (20 km) and Baseline Road (25 km).

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Linton, Indiana
Linton, Greene district, Indiana, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Linton at a glance

Location
Greene district, Indiana, United States
Population
about 5,284
Coordinates
39.0348° N, 87.1659° W
Places within 50 km
89 (5 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 Linton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Linton: 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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Churches near Linton

81 churches within 100 km of Linton. The closest is Olive Branch Baptist Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Linton

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Linton. The closest is Simpson Hill (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Linton

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Linton. The closest is Powell Pond (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Linton

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Linton. The closest is Historical Marker USA Center of Population (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Linton

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Linton. The closest is Greene–Sullivan State Forest (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Linton

19 parks within 100 km of Linton. The closest is Camp Maumee (49 km); the best-known is Kimmell Park (61 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Linton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Linton
  2. 4 km Historical Marker USA Center of Population · heritage site, Greene
  3. 6 km Olive Branch Baptist Church · church, Greene
  4. 15 km Shakamak State Park · nature spot, Greene
  5. 14 km Ellis Church · church, Greene
  6. 12 km Greene–Sullivan State Forest · nature spot, Greene
  7. 11 km Back to Linton

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How to reach Linton

    All places near Linton by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Linton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3681Olive Branch Baptist Church (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2656Simpson Hill (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1233Powell Pond (16 km)
    Forts & heritage732Historical Marker USA Center of Population (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens420Greene–Sullivan State Forest (11 km)
    Parks119Camp Maumee (49 km)
    Museums012Owen County Heritage and Culture Center (56 km)
    Waterfalls06McCormick's Creek Waterfall (60 km)
    Other attractions25Baseline Road (25 km)
    Caves04Buckner Cave (56 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Eagle Island (44 km)
    Beaches & coast01Hulman Beach (65 km)
    Treks01Tecumseh Trail (91 km)

    Linton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Linton?

    Greene–Sullivan State Forest (nature spot, about 11 km), Shakamak State Park (nature spot, about 20 km), Historical Marker USA Center of Population (heritage site, about 4 km), Baseline Road (attraction, about 25 km), Olive Branch Baptist Church (church, about 5 km), Ellis Church (church, about 8 km).

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

    89 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Linton?

    Olive Branch Baptist Church, about 5 km by road; Ellis Church (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Linton?

    Simpson Hill, about 17 km by road; Fairplay Mound (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Linton?

    Powell Pond, about 16 km by road; New Harmony Mine Pond (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Linton?

    Start in Linton, visit Historical Marker USA Center of Population, then Olive Branch Baptist Church, then Shakamak State Park, then Ellis Church, then Greene–Sullivan State Forest, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Linton?

    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 Linton

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