Places to visit near

Smithville

Smithville is a town in Clay district, Missouri, United States of about 9,233 people. Within 50 km by road there are 194 places to visit: 69 forts & heritage, 28 churches and 29 museums. The must-see places are Smithville Lake, Smithville Lake and Maple Woods Natural Area.

39.3869° N, 94.5811° WPop. 9,233

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km194
Must-see115
Notable156
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Smithville

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:32 pm

81 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 Smithville
  2. Smithville Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Smithville Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Liberty Christian Fellowshipchurch · 30 min
  5. Kansas City Missouri Templechurch · 30 min
  6. Maple Woods Natural Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Smithville
Today’s loopSmithvilleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Smithville?

Smithville Lake (lake, about 6 km), Smithville Lake (lake, about 14 km), Maple Woods Natural Area (nature spot, about 22 km), Smithville Dam (dam, about 3 km), Little Platte Swim Beach (beach, about 4 km), Kansas City Missouri Temple (church, about 25 km).

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

194 places on Spotwander: 69 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 29 museums, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Smithville?

Former Site of Red Crown Tavern and Tourist Cabins, about 15 km by road; Anchor Memorial (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Smithville?

Kansas City Missouri Temple, about 25 km by road; Liberty Christian Fellowship (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Smithville?

Start in Smithville, visit Smithville Lake, then Smithville Lake, then Liberty Christian Fellowship, then Kansas City Missouri Temple, then Maple Woods Natural Area, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.