Boyd district, Kentucky, United States

Places to visit near Meads

Meads is a city in Boyd district, Kentucky, United States, home to about 288,649 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 churches, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 8 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Camden Amusement Park (20 km), Greenbo Lake (21 km) and Greenbo Lake State Resort Park (23 km).

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Meads at a glance

Location
Boyd district, Kentucky, United States
Population
about 288,649
Coordinates
38.4126° N, 82.7091° W
Places within 50 km
102 (17 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 Meads

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

68 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Meads. The closest is Bald Eagle Hill (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Meads

52 churches within 100 km of Meads. The closest is Boyd County Tabernacle (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Meads

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Meads. The closest is Greenbo Lake (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Meads

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Meads. The closest is Culbertson House (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Meads

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Meads. The closest is Recreation in Huntington (22 km); the best-known is Ritter Park (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Meads

20 parks within 100 km of Meads. The closest is Beechwood Park (16 km); the best-known is Camden Amusement Park (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Meads

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in Meads
  2. 1 km Boyd County Tabernacle · church, Boyd
  3. 3 km Liberty Church · church, Boyd
  4. 21 km Greenbo Lake · lake, Greenup
  5. 45 km The Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society, Inc. Museum · museum, Cabell
  6. 6 km Camden Amusement Park · park, Wayne
  7. 20 km Back to Meads

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Meads by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1568Bald Eagle Hill (27 km)
    Churches2052Boyd County Tabernacle (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1635Greenbo Lake (21 km)
    Forts & heritage828Culbertson House (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens423Recreation in Huntington (22 km)
    Parks1120Beechwood Park (16 km)
    Museums1116The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center (12 km)
    Other attractions511Greenbo Lake State Resort Park (23 km)
    Caves59Peters Cave Hollow (44 km)
    Waterfalls55Caney Falls (38 km)
    Temples11Thunderbolt Express (20 km)
    Beaches & coast11Big Bend Swimming Beach (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Gallipolis Island (79 km)

    Meads: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Meads?

    Camden Amusement Park (park, about 20 km), Greenbo Lake (lake, about 21 km), Boyd County Tabernacle (church, about 1 km), Greenbo Lake State Resort Park (attraction, about 23 km), Liberty Church (church, about 4 km), The Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society, Inc. Museum (museum, about 25 km).

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

    102 places on Spotwander: 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 churches, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Meads?

    Bald Eagle Hill, about 27 km by road; Miller Hill (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Meads?

    Boyd County Tabernacle, about 1 km by road; Liberty Church (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Meads?

    Greenbo Lake, about 21 km by road; Lake Vesuvius Dam (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Meads?

    Start in Meads, visit Boyd County Tabernacle, then Liberty Church, then Greenbo Lake, then The Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society, Inc. Museum, then Camden Amusement Park, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Meads?

    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 Meads

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