Places to visit near

Springfield

Springfield is a town in Washington district, Kentucky, United States of about 3,055 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit: 25 churches, 38 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Saint Rose Priory, Willisburg Lake and My Old Kentucky Home.

37.6853° N, 85.2222° WPop. 3,055

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km100
Must-see55
Notable205
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Springfield

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:20 pm

63 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 Springfield
  2. Booker Roadheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Saint Rose Priorychurch · 30 min
  4. Mordecai Lincoln Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Willisburg Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Hardins Chapelchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Springfield
Today’s loopSpringfieldStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Springfield?

Saint Rose Priory (church, about 5 km), Willisburg Lake (lake, about 21 km), Armory Hill (hill, about 1 km), Cemetery Hill (hill, about 1 km), Booker Road (heritage site, about 7 km), Mordecai Lincoln House (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

100 places on Spotwander: 25 churches, 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 15 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Springfield?

Saint Rose Priory, about 5 km by road; Hardins Chapel (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Springfield?

Armory Hill, about 1 km by road; Cemetery Hill (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Springfield?

Start in Springfield, visit Booker Road, then Saint Rose Priory, then Mordecai Lincoln House, then Willisburg Lake, then Hardins Chapel, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.