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Olive Hill

Olive Hill is a town in Carter district, Kentucky, United States of about 1,599 people. Within 50 km by road there are 87 places to visit: 26 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Grayson Lake, Sugarloaf Mountain and Greenbo Lake State Resort Park.

38.3001° N, 83.1741° WPop. 1,599

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Within 30 km27 places
Within 50 km87
Must-see42
Notable239
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Olive Hill

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:03 pm

72 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 Olive Hill
  2. Olive Hill Reservoirhill · 45 min
  3. Bethel Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Cascade Bridgewaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Grayson Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Tarkiln Cavecave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Olive Hill
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Olive Hill?

Grayson Lake (lake, about 22 km), Olive Hill Reservoir (hill, about 5 km), Armstrong Hill (hill, about 5 km), Tarkiln Cave (cave, about 8 km), Cascade Bridge (waterfall, about 10 km), Bethel Church (church, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Olive Hill?

87 places on Spotwander: 26 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Olive Hill?

Bethel Church, about 11 km by road; Flat Fork Church (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Olive Hill?

Armstrong Hill, about 5 km by road; Biggs Hill (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Olive Hill?

Start in Olive Hill, visit Olive Hill Reservoir, then Bethel Church, then Cascade Bridge, then Grayson Lake, then Tarkiln Cave, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.