Pittsburg district, Oklahoma, United States

Places to visit near Longtown

Longtown is a town in Pittsburg district, Oklahoma, United States, home to about 2,739 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Eufaula Reservoir (2 km), Checotah City Lake East (28 km) and Honey Springs Battlefield (41 km).

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Longtown, Oklahoma
Longtown, Pittsburg district, Oklahoma, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Longtown at a glance

Location
Pittsburg district, Oklahoma, United States
Population
about 2,739
Coordinates
35.2454° N, 95.5128° W
Places within 50 km
75 (4 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 Longtown

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

118 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Longtown. The closest is Standing Rock Mountain (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Longtown

79 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Longtown. The closest is Oknoname 061002 Dam (1 km); the best-known is Eufaula Reservoir (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Longtown

25 churches within 100 km of Longtown. The closest is Church of Christ (31 km); the best-known is North McAlester Baptist Church (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Longtown

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Longtown. The closest is Saint Paul Church (47 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Longtown

8 museums within 100 km of Longtown. The closest is Twin Cities Museum (56 km); the best-known is Five Civilized Tribes Museum (73 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Longtown

6 parks within 100 km of Longtown. The closest is Garrard Ardeneum (52 km); the best-known is Greenleaf State Park (67 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Longtown

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Longtown
  2. 1 km Oknoname 061002 Dam · dam, Pittsburg
  3. 27 km Checotah City Lake East · lake, McIntosh
  4. 19 km Standing Rock Mountain · viewpoint, McIntosh
  5. 13 km Pixie Wood Real Estate Dam · dam, Pittsburg
  6. 5 km Eufaula Reservoir · reservoir, Pittsburg
  7. 2 km Back to Longtown

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Longtown by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints42118Standing Rock Mountain (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2279Oknoname 061002 Dam (1 km)
    Churches325Church of Christ (31 km)
    Forts & heritage213Saint Paul Church (47 km)
    Museums08Twin Cities Museum (56 km)
    Parks06Garrard Ardeneum (52 km)
    Caves33Robbers Cave (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Juniper Point Recreation Area (34 km)
    Waterfalls02Webbers Falls Lock & Dam Overlook (57 km)
    Beaches & coast11Lake Eufala Dam ORV Area (20 km)
    Other attractions11Honey Springs Battlefield (41 km)

    Longtown: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Longtown?

    Eufaula Reservoir (reservoir, about 2 km), Oknoname 061002 Dam (dam, about 1 km), Pixie Wood Real Estate Dam (dam, about 5 km), Checotah City Lake East (lake, about 28 km), Standing Rock Mountain (viewpoint, about 12 km), Brooken Mountain (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    75 places on Spotwander: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 3 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Longtown?

    Standing Rock Mountain, about 12 km by road; Brooken Mountain (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Longtown?

    Oknoname 061002 Dam, about 1 km by road; Eufaula Reservoir (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Longtown?

    Church of Christ, about 31 km by road; First Baptist Church (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Longtown?

    Start in Longtown, visit Oknoname 061002 Dam, then Checotah City Lake East, then Standing Rock Mountain, then Pixie Wood Real Estate Dam, then Eufaula Reservoir, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Longtown?

    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 Longtown

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