Franklin district, Missouri, United States

Places to visit near Sullivan

Sullivan is a town in Franklin district, Missouri, United States, home to about 7,135 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit — 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 caves and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Blue Springs Creek Conservation Area (13 km), Cyclone Hollow (23 km) and Ring Hollow (24 km).

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Sullivan, Missouri
Sullivan, Franklin district, Missouri, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sullivan at a glance

Location
Franklin district, Missouri, United States
Population
about 7,135
Coordinates
38.2081° N, 91.1604° W
Places within 50 km
107 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Sullivan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sullivan: 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 Sullivan

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sullivan. The closest is Bowman Hollow (4 km); the best-known is Cyclone Hollow (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sullivan

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sullivan. The closest is Meramec Caverns (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Sullivan

25 caves within 100 km of Sullivan. The closest is Sheep's Cave (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sullivan

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sullivan. The closest is Meramec State Park (7 km); the best-known is Blue Springs Creek Conservation Area (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Sullivan

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sullivan. The closest is Fort Hill (32 km); the best-known is Fort Diggings Hollow (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Sullivan

15 parks within 100 km of Sullivan. The closest is Richter State Wildlife Area (44 km); the best-known is LaBarque Creek Conservation Area (58 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Sullivan

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 Sullivan
  2. 4 km Bowman Hollow · viewpoint, Crawford
  3. 8 km Blue Springs Creek Conservation Area · nature spot, Monroe
  4. 25 km Ring Hollow · viewpoint, Monroe
  5. 1 km Bolton Hollow · viewpoint, Monroe
  6. 3 km Cyclone Hollow · viewpoint, Monroe
  7. 23 km Back to Sullivan

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How to reach Sullivan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sullivan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3155Bowman Hollow (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2731Meramec Caverns (9 km)
    Caves2325Sheep's Cave (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens319Meramec State Park (7 km)
    Forts & heritage916Fort Hill (32 km)
    Parks215Richter State Wildlife Area (44 km)
    Museums45St Clair Historical Museum (27 km)
    Churches05St. James Chapel (58 km)
    Other attractions44La Jolla Spring (9 km)
    Beaches & coast33Bird's Nest Beach (37 km)
    Waterfalls11Waterfall (seasonal) (44 km)
    Temples01Hindu Temple of St. Louis (92 km)

    Sullivan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sullivan?

    Blue Springs Creek Conservation Area (nature spot, about 13 km), Cyclone Hollow (viewpoint, about 23 km), Ring Hollow (viewpoint, about 24 km), Bowman Hollow (viewpoint, about 4 km), Bolton Hollow (viewpoint, about 25 km), Meramec State Park (nature spot, about 7 km).

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

    107 places on Spotwander: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 caves, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sullivan?

    Bowman Hollow, about 4 km by road; Copper Hollow (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sullivan?

    Meramec Caverns, about 9 km by road; Matthews Lake Dam (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Sullivan?

    Sheep's Cave, about 7 km by road; Green's Cave (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sullivan?

    Start in Sullivan, visit Bowman Hollow, then Blue Springs Creek Conservation Area, then Ring Hollow, then Bolton Hollow, then Cyclone Hollow, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sullivan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Sullivan

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