Greene district, Missouri, United States

Places to visit near Republic

Republic is a town in Greene district, Missouri, United States, home to about 16,005 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums, 11 parks and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (8 km), Riverbluff Cave (17 km) and Wonders of Wildlife (22 km).

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Republic, Missouri
Republic, Greene district, Missouri, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Republic at a glance

Location
Greene district, Missouri, United States
Population
about 16,005
Coordinates
37.1200° N, 93.4802° W
Places within 50 km
83 (18 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 museums and parks

Top places to visit near Republic

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

125 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Republic. The closest is Bloody Hill (8 km); the best-known is Elk Valley (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Republic

29 museums within 100 km of Republic. The closest is Ray House (9 km); the best-known is Wonders of Wildlife (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Republic

26 parks within 100 km of Republic. The closest is Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Republic

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Republic. The closest is Silver Lake (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Republic

14 caves within 100 km of Republic. The closest is Riverbluff Cave (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Republic

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Republic. The closest is Gibson's House Site (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Republic

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Republic
  2. 24 km Saint Agnes Cathedral · church, Greene
  3. 3 km Wonders of Wildlife · museum, Greene
  4. 11 km Riverbluff Cave · cave, Greene
  5. 22 km Silver Lake · lake, Stone
  6. 19 km Wilson's Creek National Battlefield · park, Greene
  7. 8 km Back to Republic

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How to reach Republic

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Republic by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints27125Bloody Hill (8 km)
    Museums929Ray House (9 km)
    Parks1126Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs818Silver Lake (23 km)
    Caves714Riverbluff Cave (17 km)
    Forts & heritage412Gibson's House Site (8 km)
    Churches510Bethany Church (14 km)
    Other attractions810Alamo Drafthouse (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Dickerson Park Zoo (27 km)
    Beaches & coast17Grant Beach Park (25 km)
    Waterfalls14The Cascades at Mission (27 km)
    Temples02Fire on the Mountain (64 km)
    Treks01Table Rock Lakeshore Trail (77 km)

    Republic: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Republic?

    Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (park, about 8 km), Riverbluff Cave (cave, about 17 km), Wonders of Wildlife (museum, about 22 km), Silver Lake (lake, about 23 km), Saint Agnes Cathedral (church, about 24 km), Springfield Art Museum (museum, about 24 km).

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

    83 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums, 11 parks, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Republic?

    Bloody Hill, about 8 km by road; Guibor's Battery (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Republic?

    Ray House, about 9 km by road; Wonders of Wildlife (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Republic?

    Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, about 8 km by road; Brewster Park (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Republic?

    Start in Republic, visit Saint Agnes Cathedral, then Wonders of Wildlife, then Riverbluff Cave, then Silver Lake, then Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Republic?

    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 museums and parks.

    Towns near Republic

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