Wyoming district, West Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Mullens

Mullens is a town in Wyoming district, West Virginia, United States, home to about 1,464 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 10 parks. The must-see places are Flat Top Mountain (29 km), Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine (35 km) and Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area (36 km).

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Mullens, West Virginia
Mullens, Wyoming district, West Virginia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mullens at a glance

Location
Wyoming district, West Virginia, United States
Population
about 1,464
Coordinates
37.5832° N, 81.3804° W
Places within 50 km
144 (11 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 parks

Top places to visit near Mullens

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

100 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mullens. The closest is Hickory Knob (10 km); the best-known is Flat Top Mountain (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mullens

56 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mullens. The closest is Wyco Dam (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mullens

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mullens. The closest is Camp Creek State Forest (27 km); the best-known is Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Mullens

13 parks within 100 km of Mullens. The closest is Fitzpatrick Park (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Mullens

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Mullens. The closest is Twin Falls State Park (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Mullens

6 museums within 100 km of Mullens. The closest is Wyoming County Historical Museum (32 km); the best-known is Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mullens

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mullens
  2. 9 km Joes Branch Refuse Impoundment · lake, Wyoming
  3. 10 km Hickory Knob · viewpoint, Wyoming
  4. 1 km Twin Falls State Park · waterfall, Wyoming
  5. 11 km Wyco Dam · dam, Wyoming
  6. 25 km Flat Top Mountain · viewpoint, Raleigh
  7. 29 km Back to Mullens

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mullens by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints63100Hickory Knob (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4456Wyco Dam (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens620Camp Creek State Forest (27 km)
    Parks1013Fitzpatrick Park (30 km)
    Waterfalls810Twin Falls State Park (9 km)
    Museums56Wyoming County Historical Museum (32 km)
    Churches36Bible Way Church (41 km)
    Forts & heritage45Beckley Mill Site (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves05New River (54 km)
    Other attractions14Concord University (47 km)
    Beaches & coast01Nye Cove (56 km)
    Treks01Allegheny Trail (99 km)

    Mullens: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mullens?

    Wyco Dam (dam, about 6 km), Flat Top Mountain (viewpoint, about 29 km), Joes Branch Refuse Impoundment (lake, about 9 km), Twin Falls State Park (waterfall, about 9 km), Hickory Knob (viewpoint, about 10 km), Berry Branch Dam (dam, about 14 km).

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

    144 places on Spotwander: 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 parks, 8 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mullens?

    Hickory Knob, about 10 km by road; Pilot Knob (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mullens?

    Wyco Dam, about 6 km by road; Joes Branch Refuse Impoundment (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Mullens?

    Camp Creek State Forest, about 27 km by road; Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mullens?

    Start in Mullens, visit Joes Branch Refuse Impoundment, then Hickory Knob, then Twin Falls State Park, then Wyco Dam, then Flat Top Mountain, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mullens?

    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 parks.

    Towns near Mullens

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