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Scott City

Scott City is a town in Cape Girardeau district, Missouri, United States of about 4,526 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit: 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 14 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cape Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area, Fort D and Jackson Hill.

37.2167° N, 89.5245° WPop. 4,526

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Within 30 km32 places
Within 50 km64
Must-see57
Notable181
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Scott City

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:11 pm

77 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 Scott City
  2. Fort Dfort · 1.5 hrs
  3. Devil's Island Wildlife Management Areaisland · 2 hrs
  4. Cape Bend State Fish and Wildlife Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Horseshoe Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Jackson Hillhill · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Scott City
Today’s loopScott CityStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Scott City?

Cape Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 10 km), Fort D (fort, about 10 km), Jackson Hill (hill, about 10 km), Devil's Island Wildlife Management Area (island, about 20 km), Scott City Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km), Horseshoe Lake (lake, about 21 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Scott City?

64 places on Spotwander: 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 forts & heritage, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Scott City?

Jackson Hill, about 10 km by road; Cox Hill (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Scott City?

Mothershead Lake Dam, about 12 km by road; Tywappity Community Dam (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Scott City?

Start in Scott City, visit Fort D, then Devil's Island Wildlife Management Area, then Cape Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area, then Horseshoe Lake, then Jackson Hill, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.