Places to visit near

Murphy

Murphy is a town in Saint Louis district, Missouri, United States of about 8,690 people. Within 50 km by road there are 177 places to visit: 37 forts & heritage, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens and 37 parks. The must-see places are Possum Woods Conservation Area, West Tyson County Park and Laumeier Sculpture Park.

38.4903° N, 90.4871° WPop. 8,690

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Within 30 km136 places
Within 50 km177
Must-see137
Notable99
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Murphy

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:27 pm

58 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Murphy
  2. Bohrer County Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Grant's Farmnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Eliot Unitarian Chapel of Kirkwoodchurch · 30 min
  5. Possum Woods Conservation Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. West Tyson County Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Murphy
Today’s loopMurphyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Murphy?

Possum Woods Conservation Area (nature spot, about 10 km), West Tyson County Park (park, about 11 km), Laumeier Sculpture Park (park, about 11 km), Route 66 State Park (park, about 13 km), Bohrer County Park (park, about 15 km), Eliot Unitarian Chapel of Kirkwood (church, about 16 km).

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

177 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 37 parks, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Murphy?

Heroes Memorial, about 7 km by road; Valley Park Elevator (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Murphy?

Forest 44 Conservation Area, about 6 km by road; World Bird Sanctuary (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Murphy?

Start in Murphy, visit Bohrer County Park, then Grant's Farm, then Eliot Unitarian Chapel of Kirkwood, then Possum Woods Conservation Area, then West Tyson County Park, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.