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Southeast Arcadia

Southeast Arcadia is a town in DeSoto district, Florida, United States of about 6,554 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit: 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lake Katherine, Gilcrest Park and Fred C. Babcock / Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area.

27.1863° N, 81.8521° WPop. 6,554

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Within 30 km11 places
Within 50 km55
Must-see129
Notable59
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Southeast Arcadia

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:47 pm

171 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 Southeast Arcadia
  2. Lake Katherinelake · 45 min
  3. Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Gilcrest Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Fred C. Babcock / Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Tiger Baynature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Southeast Arcadia
Today’s loopSoutheast ArcadiaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Southeast Arcadia?

Lake Katherine (lake, about 5 km), Allied Church of God In Christ (church, about 5 km), First Baptist Church of Arcadia (church, about 6 km), Tiger Bay (nature spot, about 19 km), Fourmile Island (island, about 20 km), Gilcrest Park (park, about 43 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Southeast Arcadia?

55 places on Spotwander: 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 forts & heritage, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 parks.

Which is the nearest lake to Southeast Arcadia?

Lake Katherine, about 5 km by road; Hendrickson Dam (30 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Southeast Arcadia?

Tiger Bay, about 19 km by road; Rattlesnake Gully (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Southeast Arcadia?

Start in Southeast Arcadia, visit Lake Katherine, then Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park, then Gilcrest Park, then Fred C. Babcock / Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area, then Tiger Bay, and drive back — about 171 km by road in all.