Faulkner district, Arkansas, United States

Places to visit near Mayflower

Mayflower is a town in Faulkner district, Arkansas, United States, home to about 2,431 people. Within 50 km by road there are 260 places to visit — 76 churches, 63 forts & heritage, 59 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lake Conway Dam (3 km), Lake Willastein Dam (15 km) and Pinnacle Mountain (17 km).

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Mayflower, Arkansas
Mayflower, Faulkner district, Arkansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mayflower at a glance

Location
Faulkner district, Arkansas, United States
Population
about 2,431
Coordinates
34.9570° N, 92.4274° W
Places within 50 km
260 (31 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 Mayflower

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Churches near Mayflower

79 churches within 100 km of Mayflower. The closest is Northside Pentecostal Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mayflower

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mayflower. The closest is Blue Star Memorial Highway (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mayflower

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mayflower. The closest is High Point (11 km); the best-known is Pinnacle Mountain (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mayflower

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mayflower. The closest is Lake Conway Dam (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Mayflower

20 museums within 100 km of Mayflower. The closest is Faulkner County Museum (18 km); the best-known is Old State House (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Mayflower

14 parks within 100 km of Mayflower. The closest is Pompe Park (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Mayflower

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mayflower
  2. 17 km Pinnacle Mountain · viewpoint, Pulaski
  3. 1 km Arkansas Arboretum · nature spot, Pulaski
  4. 1 km Pinnacle Mountain State Park · nature spot, Pulaski
  5. 8 km Lake Willastein Dam · dam, Pulaski
  6. 15 km Lake Conway Dam · dam, Faulkner
  7. 3 km Back to Mayflower

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mayflower by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7679Northside Pentecostal Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage6367Blue Star Memorial Highway (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5962High Point (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2228Lake Conway Dam (3 km)
    Museums1920Faulkner County Museum (18 km)
    Parks1214Pompe Park (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Arkansas Arboretum (18 km)
    Other attractions36Century Flyer (20 km)
    Waterfalls12Cascade Mountain (38 km)
    Temples11BAPS Little Rock (35 km)

    Mayflower: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mayflower?

    Lake Conway Dam (dam, about 3 km), Lake Willastein Dam (dam, about 15 km), Pinnacle Mountain (viewpoint, about 17 km), Arkansas Arboretum (nature spot, about 18 km), Pinnacle Mountain State Park (nature spot, about 18 km), Pompe Park (park, about 20 km).

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

    260 places on Spotwander: 76 churches, 63 forts & heritage, 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Mayflower?

    Northside Pentecostal Church, about 1 km by road; Clinton Chapel Baptist Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mayflower?

    Blue Star Memorial Highway, about 1 km by road; All Wars Memorial (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mayflower?

    High Point, about 11 km by road; Cook Mountain (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mayflower?

    Start in Mayflower, visit Pinnacle Mountain, then Arkansas Arboretum, then Pinnacle Mountain State Park, then Lake Willastein Dam, then Lake Conway Dam, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mayflower?

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

    Towns near Mayflower

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