Barry district, Missouri, United States

Places to visit near Shell Knob

Shell Knob is a town in Barry district, Missouri, United States, home to about 1,379 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit — 99 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 museums, 15 forts & heritage and 14 parks. The must-see places are Water Hollow (6 km), Piney Creek Wilderness (7 km) and Waterfall Hollow (8 km).

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Shell Knob, Missouri
Shell Knob, Barry district, Missouri, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Shell Knob at a glance

Location
Barry district, Missouri, United States
Population
about 1,379
Coordinates
36.6323° N, 93.6344° W
Places within 50 km
185 (20 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 museums and parks

Top places to visit near Shell Knob

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Shell Knob: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Shell Knob

142 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Shell Knob. The closest is Black Oak Ridge (4 km); the best-known is Water Hollow (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Shell Knob

28 museums within 100 km of Shell Knob. The closest is Barry County Museum (25 km); the best-known is Hollywood Wax Museum (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Shell Knob

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Shell Knob. The closest is Tombs Hollow (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Shell Knob

18 parks within 100 km of Shell Knob. The closest is Big Bay Public Use Area (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Shell Knob

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Shell Knob. The closest is Table Rock Lake (17 km); the best-known is Beaver Dam (37 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Shell Knob

14 churches within 100 km of Shell Knob. The closest is Antioch Church of God of the Apostolic Faith (22 km); the best-known is Thorncrown Chapel (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Shell Knob

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Shell Knob
  2. 4 km Tombs Hollow · heritage site, Barry
  3. 5 km Waterfall Hollow · waterfall, Stone
  4. 7 km Piney Creek Wilderness · nature spot, Barry
  5. 1 km Water Hollow · viewpoint, Barry
  6. 25 km Roaring River State Park · nature spot, Barry
  7. 22 km Back to Shell Knob

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From travellers near Shell Knob

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    Within 15 km of Shell Knob

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Shell Knob by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints99142Black Oak Ridge (4 km)
    Museums2228Barry County Museum (25 km)
    Forts & heritage1518Tombs Hollow (4 km)
    Parks1418Big Bay Public Use Area (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs518Table Rock Lake (17 km)
    Churches914Antioch Church of God of the Apostolic Faith (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Piney Creek Wilderness (7 km)
    Caves67Panther Cave (17 km)
    Waterfalls16Waterfall Hollow (8 km)
    Other attractions25Hilton Spring (30 km)
    Beaches & coast55Aunts Creek Beach (20 km)
    Temples23Fire on the Mountain (33 km)
    Treks11Table Rock Lakeshore Trail (37 km)
    Buddhist sites01Gyobutsuji Zen Monastery (92 km)

    Shell Knob: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Shell Knob?

    Water Hollow (viewpoint, about 6 km), Piney Creek Wilderness (nature spot, about 7 km), Waterfall Hollow (waterfall, about 8 km), Roaring River State Park (nature spot, about 22 km), Tombs Hollow (heritage site, about 4 km), Black Oak Ridge (viewpoint, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Shell Knob?

    185 places on Spotwander: 99 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 museums, 15 forts & heritage, 14 parks, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Shell Knob?

    Black Oak Ridge, about 4 km by road; White Oak Hollow (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Shell Knob?

    Barry County Museum, about 25 km by road; Sacred Arts Museum (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Shell Knob?

    Tombs Hollow, about 4 km by road; Roaring River School (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Shell Knob?

    Start in Shell Knob, visit Tombs Hollow, then Waterfall Hollow, then Piney Creek Wilderness, then Water Hollow, then Roaring River State Park, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Shell Knob?

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

    Towns near Shell Knob

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