Garland district, Arkansas, United States

Places to visit near Piney

Piney is a town in Garland district, Arkansas, United States, home to about 4,699 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 churches, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Hot Springs National Park (7 km), Hot Springs Confederate Monument (8 km) and Lake Hamilton (9 km).

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Piney, Arkansas
Piney, Garland district, Arkansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Piney at a glance

Location
Garland district, Arkansas, United States
Population
about 4,699
Coordinates
34.5031° N, 93.1260° W
Places within 50 km
78 (9 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 churches

Top places to visit near Piney

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

125 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Piney. The closest is West Mountain (3 km); the best-known is Glazypeau Mountain (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Piney

41 churches within 100 km of Piney. The closest is Church of God (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Piney

34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Piney. The closest is Bethel Dam (8 km); the best-known is Lake Hamilton (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Piney

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Piney. The closest is Hot Springs Confederate Monument (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Piney

10 museums within 100 km of Piney. The closest is Mid-America Science Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Piney

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Piney. The closest is Waterfall Cove on Lake Hamilton Off of Garvan Gardens (13 km); the best-known is Lake Catherine Waterfall (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Piney

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Piney
  2. 13 km Glazypeau Mountain · viewpoint, Garland
  3. 9 km Hot Springs National Park · national park, Garland
  4. 6 km Magic Springs Theme & Water Park · park, Garland
  5. 5 km Hot Springs Confederate Monument · monument, Garland
  6. 13 km Lake Hamilton · lake, Garland
  7. 9 km Back to Piney

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Piney by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints23125West Mountain (3 km)
    Churches1641Church of God (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1834Bethel Dam (8 km)
    Forts & heritage419Hot Springs Confederate Monument (8 km)
    Museums510Mid-America Science Museum (2 km)
    Waterfalls810Waterfall Cove on Lake Hamilton Off of Garvan Gardens (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Hot Springs National Park (7 km)
    Parks26Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo (6 km)
    Other attractions02Gurdon Light (77 km)
    Beaches & coast11Swim Beach (18 km)
    Treks01Ouachita National Recreation Trail (77 km)
    Temples01Victor Temple (70 km)

    Piney: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Piney?

    Hot Springs National Park (national park, about 7 km), Hot Springs Confederate Monument (monument, about 8 km), Lake Hamilton (lake, about 9 km), Magic Springs Theme & Water Park (park, about 13 km), Glazypeau Mountain (viewpoint, about 13 km), Lake Ouachita State Park (lake, about 17 km).

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

    78 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 churches, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Piney?

    West Mountain, about 3 km by road; Balanced Rock (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Piney?

    Church of God, about 7 km by road; Christ Anglican Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Piney?

    Bethel Dam, about 8 km by road; Thermal Water Jug Fountain (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Piney?

    Start in Piney, visit Glazypeau Mountain, then Hot Springs National Park, then Magic Springs Theme & Water Park, then Hot Springs Confederate Monument, then Lake Hamilton, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Piney?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Piney

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