Fulton district, Arkansas, United States

Places to visit near Thayer

Thayer is a town in Fulton district, Arkansas, United States, home to about 2,245 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 caves and 7 churches. The must-see places are Mammoth Spring (4 km), Wet Hollow (17 km) and Bonds Hollow (19 km).

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Thayer, Arkansas
Thayer, Fulton district, Arkansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Thayer at a glance

Location
Fulton district, Arkansas, United States
Population
about 2,245
Coordinates
36.5245° N, 91.5382° W
Places within 50 km
103 (28 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 and churches

Top places to visit near Thayer

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

163 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Thayer. The closest is Britton Hill (16 km); the best-known is Wet Hollow (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Thayer

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Thayer. The closest is Mammoth Spring (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Thayer

18 caves within 100 km of Thayer. The closest is Cave Springs Church (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Thayer

14 churches within 100 km of Thayer. The closest is Faith Tabernacle (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Thayer

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Thayer. The closest is Blue Hole (60 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Thayer

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Thayer. The closest is Morgan's Mill (41 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Thayer

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Thayer
  2. 4 km Mammoth Spring · lake, Fulton
  3. 21 km Bonds Hollow · viewpoint, Sharp
  4. 13 km Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River · nature spot, Oregon
  5. 2 km Wild Cat Hill · hill, Oregon
  6. 31 km Wet Hollow · viewpoint, Oregon
  7. 17 km Back to Thayer

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How to reach Thayer

    All places near Thayer by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Thayer by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints68163Britton Hill (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1431Mammoth Spring (4 km)
    Caves418Cave Springs Church (26 km)
    Churches714Faith Tabernacle (22 km)
    Beaches & coast011Blue Hole (60 km)
    Forts & heritage49Morgan's Mill (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River (31 km)
    Museums15James P. Harlin Museum (45 km)
    Parks15Eleven Point National Scenic River (49 km)
    Waterfalls14Bellah Falls (44 km)
    Other attractions13Middle Spring (45 km)

    Thayer: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Thayer?

    Mammoth Spring (lake, about 4 km), Wet Hollow (viewpoint, about 17 km), Bonds Hollow (viewpoint, about 19 km), Wild Cat Hill (hill, about 30 km), Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River (nature spot, about 31 km), Kimes Hollow (viewpoint, about 35 km).

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

    103 places on Spotwander: 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 caves, 7 churches, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Thayer?

    Britton Hill, about 16 km by road; Wet Hollow (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Thayer?

    Mammoth Spring, about 4 km by road; Lake Sherwood Dam (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Thayer?

    Cave Springs Church, about 26 km by road; Cave Spring Hollow (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Thayer?

    Start in Thayer, visit Mammoth Spring, then Bonds Hollow, then Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River, then Wild Cat Hill, then Wet Hollow, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Thayer?

    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 and churches.

    Towns near Thayer

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