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Pierce City

Pierce City is a town in Lawrence district, Missouri, United States of about 1,279 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Thomas Hollow, Smith Hollow and George Washington Carver National Monument.

36.9459° N, 94.0002° WPop. 1,279

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Within 30 km5 places
Within 50 km52
Must-see74
Notable205
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Pierce City

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:18 pm

142 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 Pierce City
  2. Pepper Lake Damdam · 45 min
  3. George Washington Carver National Monumentmonument · 2 hrs
  4. Lime Kiln Hollowviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Smith Hollowviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Thomas Hollowviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Pierce City
Today’s loopPierce CityStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pierce City?

Harold Bell Wright/Pierce City Museum (museum, about 1 km), Pepper Lake Dam (dam, about 17 km), Thomas Hollow (viewpoint, about 39 km), Smith Hollow (viewpoint, about 39 km), George Washington Carver National Monument (monument, about 40 km), Lime Kiln Hollow (viewpoint, about 41 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pierce City?

52 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 6 museums, 2 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pierce City?

Brights Spring Knoll, about 29 km by road; Alma Hollow (38 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Pierce City?

Pepper Lake Dam, about 17 km by road; Number 71 Lake (45 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pierce City?

Start in Pierce City, visit Pepper Lake Dam, then George Washington Carver National Monument, then Lime Kiln Hollow, then Smith Hollow, then Thomas Hollow, and drive back — about 142 km by road in all.