Utah district, Utah, United States

Places to visit near Mapleton

Mapleton is a town in Utah district, Utah, United States, home to about 9,232 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 23 waterfalls. The must-see places are Springville Museum of Art (5 km), Springville Community Presbyterian Church (5 km) and Spanish Fork Sports Park (10 km).

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Mapleton, Utah
Mapleton, Utah district, Utah, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mapleton at a glance

Location
Utah district, Utah, United States
Population
about 9,232
Coordinates
40.1302° N, 111.5785° W
Places within 50 km
135 (50 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 Mapleton

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

76 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mapleton. The closest is Ether Peak (6 km); the best-known is Spanish Fork Sports Park (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Mapleton

35 churches within 100 km of Mapleton. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (4 km); the best-known is Springville Community Presbyterian Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mapleton

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mapleton. The closest is Spanish Oaks Reservoir (8 km); the best-known is Salem Lake (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Mapleton

25 waterfalls within 100 km of Mapleton. The closest is Ford Falls (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Mapleton

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mapleton. The closest is Icelandic Monument (8 km); the best-known is Utah State Hospital Museum (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Mapleton

21 museums within 100 km of Mapleton. The closest is Mapleton Heritage Museum (1 km); the best-known is Springville Museum of Art (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mapleton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mapleton
  2. 5 km Springville Museum of Art · museum, Utah
  3. 1 km Springville Community Presbyterian Church · church, Utah
  4. 6 km Utah Valley · viewpoint, Utah
  5. 9 km Spanish Fork Sports Park · viewpoint, Utah
  6. 3 km Radha Krishna Temple · temple, Utah
  7. 12 km Back to Mapleton

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How to reach Mapleton

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    Within 15 km of Mapleton

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    Places near Mapleton by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints76Ether Peak (6 km)
    Churches35The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs32Spanish Oaks Reservoir (8 km)
    Waterfalls25Ford Falls (7 km)
    Forts & heritage23Icelandic Monument (8 km)
    Museums21Mapleton Heritage Museum (1 km)
    Parks16Bertrand F. Harrison Arboretum and Botany Pond (18 km)
    Other attractions10Centennial Carillon Tower (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens8Uinta National Forest (21 km)
    Temples3Radha Krishna Temple (12 km)
    Caves2Gollum's Cave Memoriam (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1Bird Island (25 km)
    Beaches & coast1Vineyard Beach (33 km)

    Mapleton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mapleton?

    Springville Museum of Art (museum, about 5 km), Springville Community Presbyterian Church (church, about 5 km), Spanish Fork Sports Park (viewpoint, about 10 km), Utah Valley (viewpoint, about 11 km), Radha Krishna Temple (temple, about 12 km), Salem Lake (lake, about 15 km).

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

    135 places on Spotwander: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 waterfalls, 17 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mapleton?

    Ether Peak, about 6 km by road; Spanish Fork Sports Park (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mapleton?

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about 4 km by road; Springville Community Presbyterian Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mapleton?

    Spanish Oaks Reservoir, about 8 km by road; Salem Lake (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mapleton?

    Start in Mapleton, visit Springville Museum of Art, then Springville Community Presbyterian Church, then Utah Valley, then Spanish Fork Sports Park, then Radha Krishna Temple, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mapleton?

    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 Mapleton

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