Fort Smith Trolley MuseumVietnamese Baptist ChurchSequoyah's CabinRoland Veterans MemorialGarrison Creek DamJohn Paul Hammerschmidt Lake
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Roland

Roland is a town in Sebastian district, Arkansas, United States of about 3,529 people. Within 50 km by road there are 196 places to visit: 93 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 churches and 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Fort Smith Trolley Museum, Fort Smith Confederate Monument and Clayton House.

35.4212° N, 94.5147° WPop. 3,529

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Within 30 km99 places
Within 50 km196
Must-see39
Notable220
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Fort Smith Trolley Museum, fort near Roland
Must-see

Fort Smith Trolley Museum

Fort · 11 km

Fort Smith Confederate Monument, monument near Roland
Must-see

Fort Smith Confederate Monument

Monument · 11 km

Clayton House, museum near Roland
Must-see

Clayton House

Museum · 11 km

Places near Roland by type

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One day from Roland

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:51 pm

94 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 Roland
  2. Fort Smith Trolley Museumfort · 1.5 hrs
  3. St. Scholastica Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  4. John Paul Hammerschmidt Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Petree Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Sequoyah's Cabinnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Roland
Today’s loopRolandStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Roland?

Fort Smith Trolley Museum (fort, about 11 km), Fort Smith Confederate Monument (monument, about 11 km), Clayton House (museum, about 11 km), Vietnamese Baptist Church (church, about 14 km), St. Scholastica Monastery (monastery, about 16 km), Sequoyah's Cabin (nature spot, about 20 km).

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

196 places on Spotwander: 93 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 churches, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 forts & heritage, 6 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Roland?

Mayfield Mountain, about 2 km by road; Petree Mountain (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Roland?

Central Assembly of God Church, about 11 km by road; Saint Johns Episcopal Church (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Roland?

Start in Roland, visit Fort Smith Trolley Museum, then St. Scholastica Monastery, then John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake, then Petree Mountain, then Sequoyah's Cabin, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.