Cooper district, Missouri, United States

Places to visit near New Franklin

New Franklin is a town in Cooper district, Missouri, United States, home to about 1,082 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit — 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 43 forts & heritage, 11 museums and 14 churches. The must-see places are Arrow Rock Historic District (24 km), Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area (38 km) and Cosmo Park (41 km).

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New Franklin, Missouri
New Franklin, Cooper district, Missouri, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

New Franklin at a glance

Location
Cooper district, Missouri, United States
Population
about 1,082
Coordinates
39.0172° N, 92.7374° W
Places within 50 km
109 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near New Franklin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from New Franklin: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near New Franklin

85 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of New Franklin. The closest is M K T Lake (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near New Franklin

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of New Franklin. The closest is Franklin: Mother of the Santa Fe Trail (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near New Franklin

29 museums within 100 km of New Franklin. The closest is Lewis Miller's Mitchell Collection (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near New Franklin

27 churches within 100 km of New Franklin. The closest is River of Life Church (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near New Franklin

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of New Franklin. The closest is Harley Park Lookout (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near New Franklin

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of New Franklin. The closest is Boone's Lick State Historic Site (18 km); the best-known is Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from New Franklin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in New Franklin
  2. 2 km M K T Lake · lake, Howard
  3. 22 km Arrow Rock Historic District · heritage site, Saline
  4. 25 km Lewis Miller's Mitchell Collection · museum, Cooper
  5. 5 km Franklin: Mother of the Santa Fe Trail · heritage site, Howard
  6. 1 km KATY Caboose · heritage site, Howard
  7. 1 km Back to New Franklin

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How to reach New Franklin

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    Places near New Franklin by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs85M K T Lake (2 km)
    Forts & heritage80Franklin: Mother of the Santa Fe Trail (1 km)
    Museums29Lewis Miller's Mitchell Collection (6 km)
    Churches27River of Life Church (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints21Harley Park Lookout (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Boone's Lick State Historic Site (18 km)
    Parks12Cosmo Park (41 km)
    Caves5Rocheport Cave (26 km)
    Other attractions5The Columns (45 km)
    Beaches & coast4Memorial to Fallen Soldiers of Operation Desert Storm (41 km)
    Waterfalls3Magnolia Falls Park (41 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1Stanley Island (70 km)

    New Franklin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near New Franklin?

    Franklin: Mother of the Santa Fe Trail (heritage site, about 1 km), KATY Caboose (heritage site, about 1 km), M K T Lake (lake, about 2 km), Arrow Rock Historic District (heritage site, about 24 km), Lewis Miller's Mitchell Collection (museum, about 6 km), River, Rails & Trails Museum (museum, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of New Franklin?

    109 places on Spotwander: 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 43 forts & heritage, 11 museums, 14 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to New Franklin?

    M K T Lake, about 2 km by road; Fayette Old City Lake Dam (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to New Franklin?

    Franklin: Mother of the Santa Fe Trail, about 1 km by road; KATY Caboose (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to New Franklin?

    Lewis Miller's Mitchell Collection, about 6 km by road; River, Rails & Trails Museum (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from New Franklin?

    Start in New Franklin, visit M K T Lake, then Arrow Rock Historic District, then Lewis Miller's Mitchell Collection, then Franklin: Mother of the Santa Fe Trail, then KATY Caboose, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near New Franklin?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near New Franklin

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