Saline district, Missouri, United States

Places to visit near Slater

Slater is a town in Saline district, Missouri, United States, home to about 1,832 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 19 forts & heritage, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 museums and 2 churches. The must-see places are Utz Site (21 km), Fort Orleans (22 km) and Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park (22 km).

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Slater, Missouri
Slater, Saline district, Missouri, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Slater at a glance

Location
Saline district, Missouri, United States
Population
about 1,832
Coordinates
39.2181° N, 93.0691° W
Places within 50 km
52 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Slater

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Forts & heritage near Slater

84 forts & heritage within 100 km of Slater. The closest is Miniature Statue of Libery (1 km); the best-known is Utz Site (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Slater

78 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Slater. The closest is Marsh Lake (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Slater

27 museums within 100 km of Slater. The closest is Nicolas-Beazley Aviation Museum / Martin Community Center (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Slater

27 churches within 100 km of Slater. The closest is Richland Church (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Slater

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Slater. The closest is Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Slater

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Slater. The closest is Bluff Port Reach (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Slater

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 94 km on the road.

  1. Start in Slater
  2. 21 km Utz Site · heritage site, Saline
  3. 1 km Fort Orleans · fort, Saline
  4. 1 km Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park · nature spot, Saline
  5. 21 km Marsh Lake · lake, Saline
  6. 25 km Arrow Rock Historic District · heritage site, Saline
  7. 25 km Back to Slater

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How to reach Slater

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Slater by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1984Miniature Statue of Libery (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1778Marsh Lake (13 km)
    Museums927Nicolas-Beazley Aviation Museum / Martin Community Center (22 km)
    Churches227Richland Church (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens212Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints38Bluff Port Reach (22 km)
    Parks07Bothwell Lodge State Historical Site (61 km)
    Caves06Rocheport Cave (71 km)
    Beaches & coast03Finger Lakes Swimming Beach (83 km)
    Waterfalls03Magnolia Falls Park (86 km)
    Other attractions02Missouri State Fair (76 km)

    Slater: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Slater?

    Utz Site (heritage site, about 21 km), Fort Orleans (fort, about 22 km), Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park (nature spot, about 22 km), Arrow Rock Historic District (heritage site, about 25 km), Marsh Lake (lake, about 13 km), Elson Lake Dam (dam, about 18 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 museums, 2 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Slater?

    Miniature Statue of Libery, about 1 km by road; Guthrey Archaeological Site (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Slater?

    Marsh Lake, about 13 km by road; Elson Lake Dam (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Slater?

    Nicolas-Beazley Aviation Museum / Martin Community Center, about 22 km by road; Glasgow Community Museum (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Slater?

    Start in Slater, visit Utz Site, then Fort Orleans, then Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park, then Marsh Lake, then Arrow Rock Historic District, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Slater?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Slater

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