Hot Spring district, Arkansas, United States

Places to visit near Malvern

Malvern is a town in Hot Spring district, Arkansas, United States, home to about 10,928 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 22 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage and 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lake Catherine Waterfall (19 km), Magic Springs Theme & Water Park (32 km) and Hot Springs Confederate Monument (34 km).

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Malvern, Arkansas
Malvern, Hot Spring district, Arkansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Malvern at a glance

Location
Hot Spring district, Arkansas, United States
Population
about 10,928
Coordinates
34.3623° N, 92.8130° W
Places within 50 km
76 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Malvern

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Churches near Malvern

78 churches within 100 km of Malvern. The closest is First Presbyterian Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malvern

71 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malvern. The closest is Hot Springs Mountain (34 km); the best-known is Glazypeau Mountain (45 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Malvern

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malvern. The closest is River Road (34 km); the best-known is Hot Springs Confederate Monument (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Malvern

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Malvern. The closest is Remmel Dam (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Malvern

19 museums within 100 km of Malvern. The closest is Hot Spring County Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Malvern

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Malvern. The closest is Falls Creek Falls (14 km); the best-known is Lake Catherine Waterfall (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Malvern

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malvern
  2. 1 km Faith Temple Apostolic Church · church, Hot Spring
  3. 1 km First United Methodist Church · church, Hot Spring
  4. 1 km First Presbyterian Church · church, Hot Spring
  5. 1 km Hot Spring County Museum · museum, Hot Spring
  6. 19 km Lake Catherine Waterfall · waterfall, Hot Spring
  7. 19 km Back to Malvern

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How to reach Malvern

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malvern by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2278First Presbyterian Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints771Hot Springs Mountain (34 km)
    Forts & heritage1145River Road (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2137Remmel Dam (13 km)
    Museums819Hot Spring County Museum (1 km)
    Waterfalls48Falls Creek Falls (14 km)
    Parks28Magic Springs Theme & Water Park (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Hot Springs National Park (37 km)
    Other attractions03Gurdon Light (71 km)
    Beaches & coast01Swim Beach (55 km)
    Temples01Victor Temple (66 km)

    Malvern: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malvern?

    Lake Catherine Waterfall (waterfall, about 19 km), First Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), First United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Faith Temple Apostolic Church (church, about 1 km), Hot Spring County Museum (museum, about 1 km), Calvary Church of God in Christ (church, about 1 km).

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

    76 places on Spotwander: 22 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Malvern?

    First Presbyterian Church, about 1 km by road; First United Methodist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Malvern?

    Hot Springs Mountain, about 34 km by road; Goat Rock Viewpoint (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Malvern?

    River Road, about 34 km by road; Hot Springs Confederate Monument (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malvern?

    Start in Malvern, visit Faith Temple Apostolic Church, then First United Methodist Church, then First Presbyterian Church, then Hot Spring County Museum, then Lake Catherine Waterfall, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malvern?

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

    Towns near Malvern

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