Weber district, Utah, United States

Places to visit near Roy

Roy is a town in Weber district, Utah, United States, home to about 37,964 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit — 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 churches, 27 forts & heritage and 27 museums. The must-see places are Calvary Chapel (8 km), Ogden Utah Temple (11 km) and Layton Hills Baptist Church (13 km).

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Roy, Utah
Roy, Weber district, Utah, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Roy at a glance

Location
Weber district, Utah, United States
Population
about 37,964
Coordinates
41.1616° N, 112.0263° W
Places within 50 km
139 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Roy

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Roy

67 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Roy. The closest is Larsen Point (14 km); the best-known is Thurston Peak (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Roy

44 churches within 100 km of Roy. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (4 km); the best-known is Calvary Chapel (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Roy

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Roy. The closest is 384th Bomb Group Memorial (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Roy

32 museums within 100 km of Roy. The closest is Hill Aerospace Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Roy

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Roy. The closest is Hobbs Dam (14 km); the best-known is Antelope Island (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Roy

16 parks within 100 km of Roy. The closest is Kay's Creek Parkway (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Roy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Roy
  2. 8 km Calvary Chapel · church, Davis
  3. 5 km Layton Hills Baptist Church · hill, Davis
  4. 5 km Kay's Creek Parkway · park, Davis
  5. 19 km Ogden Utah Temple · church, Weber
  6. 4 km Jehovahs Witnesses Ogden Congregation · church, Weber
  7. 13 km Back to Roy

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How to reach Roy

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    Within 15 km of Roy

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Roy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2167Larsen Point (14 km)
    Churches2744The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2734384th Bomb Group Memorial (1 km)
    Museums2732Hill Aerospace Museum (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs719Hobbs Dam (14 km)
    Parks416Kay's Creek Parkway (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Howard Slough Waterfowl Management Area (14 km)
    Other attractions310Bear Spring (19 km)
    Beaches & coast1010Windsurfer Beach (25 km)
    Waterfalls59Waterfall Canyon Trail (12 km)
    Caves22Garner's Cave (19 km)
    Treks11Beus Canyon Trail (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Fremont Island (35 km)
    Temples01Temple Square (56 km)

    Roy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Roy?

    Calvary Chapel (church, about 8 km), Ogden Utah Temple (church, about 11 km), Layton Hills Baptist Church (hill, about 13 km), Jehovahs Witnesses Ogden Congregation (church, about 13 km), Kay's Creek Parkway (park, about 14 km), Waterfall Canyon (waterfall, about 16 km).

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

    139 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 27 museums, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Roy?

    Larsen Point, about 14 km by road; Ninth Street Crag (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Roy?

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about 4 km by road; Community United Methodist Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Roy?

    384th Bomb Group Memorial, about 1 km by road; 8th Air Force Memorial (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Roy?

    Start in Roy, visit Calvary Chapel, then Layton Hills Baptist Church, then Kay's Creek Parkway, then Ogden Utah Temple, then Jehovahs Witnesses Ogden Congregation, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Roy?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Roy

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