McCracken district, Kentucky, United States

Places to visit near Massac

Massac is a town in McCracken district, Kentucky, United States, home to about 4,505 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 36 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lloyd Tilghman Memorial (15 km), Christ Temple (16 km) and Fort Anderson (18 km).

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Massac, Kentucky
Massac, McCracken district, Kentucky, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Massac at a glance

Location
McCracken district, Kentucky, United States
Population
about 4,505
Coordinates
37.0167° N, 88.7306° W
Places within 50 km
94 (14 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 Massac

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Massac: 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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Churches near Massac

59 churches within 100 km of Massac. The closest is Highland Church (6 km); the best-known is Christ Temple (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Massac

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Massac. The closest is Rowlandton Mound Site (15 km); the best-known is Lloyd Tilghman Memorial (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Massac

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Massac. The closest is Beelers Hill (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Massac

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Massac. The closest is Hohman Lake (32 km); the best-known is Mermet Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Massac

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Massac. The closest is Perkins Creek Nature Preserve (12 km); the best-known is Sielbeck Forest State Natural Area (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Massac

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Massac. The closest is Ghost Dance Canyon Boulder Falls (51 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Massac

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Massac
  2. 18 km Fort Massac · fort, McCracken
  3. 12 km Fort Anderson · fort, McCracken
  4. 2 km Christ Temple · church, McCracken
  5. 1 km Lloyd Tilghman Memorial · monument, McCracken
  6. 10 km Highland Church · church, McCracken
  7. 6 km Back to Massac

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How to reach Massac

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Massac by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3659Highland Church (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2548Rowlandton Mound Site (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1348Beelers Hill (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs827Hohman Lake (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens324Perkins Creek Nature Preserve (12 km)
    Waterfalls015Ghost Dance Canyon Boulder Falls (51 km)
    Museums613Hotel Metropolitan (17 km)
    Caves111Brasher Cave (37 km)
    Beaches & coast09Willow Bay (62 km)
    Parks13Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site (41 km)
    Other attractions11Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park (49 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Dogtooth Island (61 km)

    Massac: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Massac?

    Lloyd Tilghman Memorial (monument, about 15 km), Christ Temple (church, about 16 km), Fort Anderson (fort, about 18 km), Fort Massac (fort, about 18 km), Highland Church (church, about 6 km), Sielbeck Forest State Natural Area (nature spot, about 29 km).

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

    94 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Massac?

    Highland Church, about 6 km by road; Maxon Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Massac?

    Rowlandton Mound Site, about 15 km by road; Lloyd Tilghman Memorial (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Massac?

    Beelers Hill, about 37 km by road; Cemetery Hill (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Massac?

    Start in Massac, visit Fort Massac, then Fort Anderson, then Christ Temple, then Lloyd Tilghman Memorial, then Highland Church, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Massac?

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

    Towns near Massac

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