Lonoke district, Arkansas, United States

Places to visit near Lonoke

Lonoke is a town in Lonoke district, Arkansas, United States, home to about 4,249 people. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit — 54 churches, 58 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lonoke Confederate Monument (1 km), Toltec Mounds Site (27 km) and Lakewood Sports Complex (38 km).

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Lonoke, Arkansas
Lonoke, Lonoke district, Arkansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lonoke at a glance

Location
Lonoke district, Arkansas, United States
Population
about 4,249
Coordinates
34.7840° N, 91.8999° W
Places within 50 km
175 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Lonoke

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Churches near Lonoke

90 churches within 100 km of Lonoke. The closest is Eastside Baptist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lonoke

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lonoke. The closest is Lonoke Confederate Monument (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lonoke

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lonoke. The closest is Johnson Park (25 km); the best-known is Toltec Mounds Site (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lonoke

34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lonoke. The closest is Sniders Pond (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Lonoke

23 museums within 100 km of Lonoke. The closest is Lonoke County Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Lonoke

13 parks within 100 km of Lonoke. The closest is Lakewood Sports Complex (38 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Lonoke

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lonoke
  2. 1 km Eastside Baptist Church · church, Lonoke
  3. 1 km Lonoke Confederate Monument · monument, Lonoke
  4. 27 km Toltec Mounds Site · viewpoint, Lonoke
  5. 26 km Church of Christ · church, Lonoke
  6. 1 km Lonoke County Museum · museum, Lonoke
  7. 0 km Back to Lonoke

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How to reach Lonoke

    All places near Lonoke by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lonoke by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5490Eastside Baptist Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage5865Lonoke Confederate Monument (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1645Johnson Park (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1634Sniders Pond (15 km)
    Museums2023Lonoke County Museum (1 km)
    Parks613Lakewood Sports Complex (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Burns Park (47 km)
    Other attractions24Hoga (YT-146) (42 km)
    Temples12BAPS Little Rock (35 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascade Mountain (58 km)
    Beaches & coast01Higginson Lake Beach (61 km)

    Lonoke: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lonoke?

    Lonoke Confederate Monument (monument, about 1 km), Lonoke County Museum (museum, about 1 km), Eastside Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Church of Christ (church, about 1 km), Toltec Mounds Site (viewpoint, about 27 km), Chambers Church (church, about 9 km).

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

    175 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 58 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Lonoke?

    Eastside Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Church of Christ (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lonoke?

    Lonoke Confederate Monument, about 1 km by road; Carlisle City Sign (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lonoke?

    Johnson Park, about 25 km by road; Toltec Mounds Site (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lonoke?

    Start in Lonoke, visit Eastside Baptist Church, then Lonoke Confederate Monument, then Toltec Mounds Site, then Church of Christ, then Lonoke County Museum, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lonoke?

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

    Towns near Lonoke

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