Rockcastle district, Kentucky, United States

Places to visit near Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon is a town in Rockcastle district, Kentucky, United States, home to about 2,499 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 51 churches, 12 waterfalls and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lake Linville (5 km), Great Saltpetre Cave Preserve (15 km) and Wood Creek Lake Dam (25 km).

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Mount Vernon, Kentucky
Mount Vernon, Rockcastle district, Kentucky, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mount Vernon at a glance

Location
Rockcastle district, Kentucky, United States
Population
about 2,499
Coordinates
37.3529° N, 84.3405° W
Places within 50 km
162 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Mount Vernon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mount Vernon: 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 Mount Vernon

90 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mount Vernon. The closest is Boone Hollow (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Mount Vernon

89 churches within 100 km of Mount Vernon. The closest is The Central Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Mount Vernon

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Mount Vernon. The closest is Joe High Falls (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Mount Vernon

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mount Vernon. The closest is Medical Springs School House (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Mount Vernon

16 caves within 100 km of Mount Vernon. The closest is Pine Hill Cave, Mount Vernon kentucky (8 km); the best-known is Great Saltpetre Cave Preserve (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mount Vernon

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mount Vernon. The closest is Lake Linville (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Mount Vernon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mount Vernon
  2. 5 km Lake Linville · lake, Rockcastle
  3. 17 km Great Saltpetre Cave Preserve · cave, Rockcastle
  4. 21 km Wood Creek Lake Dam · dam, Laurel
  5. 22 km Chestnut Ridge Church · church, Rockcastle
  6. 1 km The Central Church · church, Rockcastle
  7. 2 km Back to Mount Vernon

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How to reach Mount Vernon

    All places near Mount Vernon by distance

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    Places near Mount Vernon by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints90Boone Hollow (10 km)
    Churches89The Central Church (2 km)
    Waterfalls22Joe High Falls (9 km)
    Forts & heritage18Medical Springs School House (8 km)
    Caves16Pine Hill Cave, Mount Vernon kentucky (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lake Linville (5 km)
    Museums9Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens6Daniel Boone National Forest (36 km)
    Parks5Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park (49 km)
    Beaches & coast2Spillway Beach (55 km)
    Other attractions2Bee Creek Road Falls (57 km)

    Mount Vernon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mount Vernon?

    Lake Linville (lake, about 5 km), Great Saltpetre Cave Preserve (cave, about 15 km), The Central Church (church, about 2 km), Chestnut Ridge Church (church, about 3 km), Wood Creek Lake Dam (dam, about 25 km), Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum (museum, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mount Vernon?

    162 places on Spotwander: 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 51 churches, 12 waterfalls, 10 forts & heritage, 11 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mount Vernon?

    Boone Hollow, about 10 km by road; Cable Knob (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mount Vernon?

    The Central Church, about 2 km by road; Chestnut Ridge Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Mount Vernon?

    Joe High Falls, about 9 km by road; Waterfall Cave (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mount Vernon?

    Start in Mount Vernon, visit Lake Linville, then Great Saltpetre Cave Preserve, then Wood Creek Lake Dam, then Chestnut Ridge Church, then The Central Church, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mount Vernon?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Mount Vernon

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