Places to visit near

Union

Union is a town in Boone district, Kentucky, United States of about 5,795 people. Within 50 km by road there are 216 places to visit: 65 forts & heritage, 36 churches and 36 parks. The must-see places are Florence Y’All Water Tower, Belleview Baptist Church and Bullock Pen Lake.

38.9459° N, 84.6805° WPop. 5,795

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Within 30 km166 places
Within 50 km216
Must-see132
Notable127
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Union

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:09 pm

116 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 Union
  2. Boone County Arboretumpark · 45 min
  3. Belleview Baptist Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Saint Aloysius on the Ohio Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Rapid Run Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Bullock Pen Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Union
Today’s loopUnionStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Union?

Florence Y’All Water Tower (attraction, about 8 km), Belleview Baptist Church (church, about 17 km), Bullock Pen Lake (lake, about 21 km), Saint Aloysius on the Ohio Church (church, about 22 km), 2020 Senior Players (heritage site, about 2 km), Boone County Arboretum (park, about 5 km).

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

216 places on Spotwander: 65 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 36 parks, 28 museums, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Union?

2020 Senior Players, about 2 km by road; Veteran’s Memorial (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Union?

Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, about 14 km by road; Belleview Baptist Church (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Union?

Start in Union, visit Boone County Arboretum, then Belleview Baptist Church, then Saint Aloysius on the Ohio Church, then Rapid Run Park, then Bullock Pen Lake, and drive back — about 116 km by road in all.