Places to visit near

Scottsburg

Scottsburg is a town in Scott district, Indiana, United States of about 6,674 people. Within 50 km by road there are 169 places to visit: 52 churches, 35 hill stations & viewpoints and 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Hardy Lake, Clark State Forest and St. Stephen's African Methodist Episcopal Church.

38.6856° N, 85.7703° WPop. 6,674

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Within 30 km45 places
Within 50 km169
Must-see78
Notable175
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Scottsburg

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:33 pm

72 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 Scottsburg
  2. Howard Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Hardy Lakelake · 45 min
  4. New Providence Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Marshall King Lake Damdam · 45 min
  6. Clark State Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Scottsburg
Today’s loopScottsburgStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Scottsburg?

Hardy Lake (lake, about 15 km), Clark State Forest (nature spot, about 20 km), Scott County Heritage Center and Museum (museum, about 2 km), Jehovah's Witnesses (church, about 2 km), Scottsburg Reservoir (reservoir, about 4 km), Marshall King Lake Dam (dam, about 4 km).

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

169 places on Spotwander: 52 churches, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 parks, 18 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Scottsburg?

Jehovah's Witnesses, about 2 km by road; New Providence Church (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Scottsburg?

Rock Knob, about 13 km by road; Pine Knob (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Scottsburg?

Start in Scottsburg, visit Howard Lake, then Hardy Lake, then New Providence Church, then Marshall King Lake Dam, then Clark State Forest, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.