Clay district, Arkansas, United States

Places to visit near Rector

Rector is a town in Clay district, Arkansas, United States, home to about 1,840 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit — 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage, 12 churches and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Crowley's Ridge State Park (52 km), Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge (53 km) and Old Bethel Methodist Church (54 km).

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Rector, Arkansas
Rector, Clay district, Arkansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rector at a glance

Location
Clay district, Arkansas, United States
Population
about 1,840
Coordinates
36.2631° N, 90.2926° W
Places within 50 km
43
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 churches

Top places to visit near Rector

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rector

55 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rector. The closest is Meadow Lake Dam (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Rector

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rector. The closest is Ruins of Marmaduke Community Center (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rector

45 churches within 100 km of Rector. The closest is Ebenezer Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rector

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rector. The closest is Cypress Point (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Rector

21 museums within 100 km of Rector. The closest is Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Rector

16 parks within 100 km of Rector. The closest is Harmon Park (35 km); the best-known is Crowley's Ridge State Park (52 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Rector

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 Rector
  2. 15 km Ruins of Marmaduke Community Center · heritage site, Greene
  3. 1 km Old Greyohund Station · heritage site, Greene
  4. 10 km Purcel Church · church, Clay
  5. 11 km Boydsville Church · church, Clay
  6. 9 km Ebenezer Church · church, Clay
  7. 9 km Back to Rector

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How to reach Rector

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rector by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs655Meadow Lake Dam (36 km)
    Forts & heritage848Ruins of Marmaduke Community Center (15 km)
    Churches1245Ebenezer Church (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints528Cypress Point (18 km)
    Museums321Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center (20 km)
    Parks716Harmon Park (35 km)
    Beaches & coast016Schoolhouse Bay (82 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens114Alexander Tennis Center (40 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves110Little River Island (44 km)
    Other attractions01United States Highway 61 Arch (57 km)

    Rector: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rector?

    Ebenezer Church (church, about 9 km), Purcel Church (church, about 11 km), Ruins of Marmaduke Community Center (heritage site, about 15 km), Old Greyohund Station (heritage site, about 15 km), Boydsville Church (church, about 17 km), Ramers Chapel United Methodist Church (church, about 17 km).

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

    43 places on Spotwander: 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rector?

    Meadow Lake Dam, about 36 km by road; Arnolds Lake Dam (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rector?

    Ruins of Marmaduke Community Center, about 15 km by road; Old Greyohund Station (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rector?

    Ebenezer Church, about 9 km by road; Purcel Church (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rector?

    Start in Rector, visit Ruins of Marmaduke Community Center, then Old Greyohund Station, then Purcel Church, then Boydsville Church, then Ebenezer Church, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rector?

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

    Towns near Rector

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