Columbia district, Arkansas, United States

Places to visit near Waldo

Waldo is a town in Columbia district, Arkansas, United States, home to about 1,301 people. Within 50 km by road there are 31 places to visit — 21 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are White Oak Lake State Park (51 km), Camden Confederate Monument (63 km) and Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources (68 km).

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Waldo, Arkansas
Waldo, Columbia district, Arkansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Waldo at a glance

Location
Columbia district, Arkansas, United States
Population
about 1,301
Coordinates
33.3515° N, 93.2957° W
Places within 50 km
31
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Waldo

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Churches near Waldo

85 churches within 100 km of Waldo. The closest is Cedar Grove Baptist Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Waldo

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Waldo. The closest is Waldo Water Tower (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Waldo

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Waldo. The closest is Fincher Lake (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Waldo

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Waldo. The closest is Boyd Hill (47 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Waldo

14 museums within 100 km of Waldo. The closest is Clinton Birthplace Home (56 km); the best-known is Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources (68 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Waldo

4 parks within 100 km of Waldo. The closest is South Arkansas Arboretum (73 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Waldo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Waldo
  2. 1 km Waldo Water Tower · heritage site, Columbia
  3. 2 km Cedar Grove Baptist Church · church, Columbia
  4. 10 km Asbury United Methodist Church · church, Columbia
  5. 18 km Davis Church · church, Columbia
  6. 2 km Beech Creek Church · church, Columbia
  7. 8 km Back to Waldo

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How to reach Waldo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Waldo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2185Cedar Grove Baptist Church (2 km)
    Forts & heritage651Waldo Water Tower (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs331Fincher Lake (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints115Boyd Hill (47 km)
    Museums014Clinton Birthplace Home (56 km)
    Parks04South Arkansas Arboretum (73 km)
    Other attractions02Gurdon Light (85 km)
    Temples02Bouldware Temple (78 km)
    Caves02Little Babe Cave #103 (90 km)
    Beaches & coast01Sandy Beach Park (65 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Beards Bluff Public Use Area (89 km)

    Waldo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Waldo?

    Waldo Water Tower (heritage site, about 1 km), Cedar Grove Baptist Church (church, about 2 km), Davis Church (church, about 7 km), Beech Creek Church (church, about 8 km), Asbury United Methodist Church (church, about 12 km), First Baptist Church (church, about 13 km).

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

    31 places on Spotwander: 21 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest church to Waldo?

    Cedar Grove Baptist Church, about 2 km by road; Davis Church (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Waldo?

    Waldo Water Tower, about 1 km by road; Ruby Street (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Waldo?

    Fincher Lake, about 15 km by road; Lake June Dam (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Waldo?

    Start in Waldo, visit Waldo Water Tower, then Cedar Grove Baptist Church, then Asbury United Methodist Church, then Davis Church, then Beech Creek Church, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Waldo?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Waldo

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