Macon, MissouriWalt Disney Hometown MuseumBrookfield City DamThousand Hills State ParkMacon Lake DamMount Zion ChurchJack Wood Dam
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Macon

Macon is a town in Macon district, Missouri, United States of about 5,436 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit: 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage and 5 museums. The must-see places are Walt Disney Hometown Museum, Brookfield City Dam and Thousand Hills State Park.

39.7423° N, 92.4727° WPop. 5,436

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Within 30 km10 places
Within 50 km33
Must-see10
Notable113
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Walt Disney Hometown Museum, museum near Macon
Must-see

Walt Disney Hometown Museum

Museum · 51 km · Linn

Brookfield City Dam, dam near Macon
Must-see

Brookfield City Dam

Dam · 60 km · Linn

Thousand Hills State Park, hill near Macon
Must-see

Thousand Hills State Park

Hill · 63 km · Adair

Places near Macon by type

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One day from Macon

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:59 pm

109 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 Macon
  2. Pastrovich Lake Damdam · 45 min
  3. Jack Wood Damdam · 45 min
  4. Mount Zion Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Mount Tabor Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Long Branch Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Macon
Today’s loopMaconStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Macon?

Macon Lake Dam (dam, about 3 km), Long Branch Dam (dam, about 5 km), Mount Zion Church (church, about 22 km), Jack Wood Dam (dam, about 22 km), Mount Tabor Church (church, about 22 km), Pastrovich Lake Dam (dam, about 22 km).

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

33 places on Spotwander: 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 2 churches.

Which is the nearest lake to Macon?

Macon Lake Dam, about 3 km by road; Long Branch Dam (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Macon?

Antique Tractor Display, about 45 km by road; Omar Bradley Memorial (45 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Macon?

Start in Macon, visit Pastrovich Lake Dam, then Jack Wood Dam, then Mount Zion Church, then Mount Tabor Church, then Long Branch Dam, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.