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Saint Stephens

Saint Stephens is a town in Catawba district, North Carolina, United States of about 8,759 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 27 churches. The must-see places are Houck's Chapel, Balls Creek Campground and Memorial Reformed Church.

35.7646° N, 81.2731° WPop. 8,759

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Within 30 km50 places
Within 50 km127
Must-see126
Notable113
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Saint Stephens

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:05 pm

83 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 Saint Stephens
  2. Catawba County Firefighter’s Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Balls Creek Campgroundchurch · 30 min
  4. Memorial Reformed Churchmonument · 30 min
  5. Hickory Museum of Artmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Houck's Chapelchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Saint Stephens
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Saint Stephens?

Houck's Chapel (church, about 11 km), Sandy Ridge Wesleyen Church (church, about 4 km), Catawba County Firefighter’s Museum (museum, about 5 km), Balls Creek Campground (church, about 27 km), Memorial Reformed Church (monument, about 27 km), Hedrick Dam (dam, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Saint Stephens?

127 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 churches, 1 park, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Saint Stephens?

Bakers Mountain, about 21 km by road; Hildebran Mountain (28 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Saint Stephens?

Hedrick Dam, about 7 km by road; Rink Dam (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Saint Stephens?

Start in Saint Stephens, visit Catawba County Firefighter’s Museum, then Balls Creek Campground, then Memorial Reformed Church, then Hickory Museum of Art, then Houck's Chapel, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.