Lonoke district, Arkansas, United States

Places to visit near Ward

Ward is a town in Lonoke district, Arkansas, United States, home to about 4,704 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit — 41 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 48 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Smyrna Methodist Church (33 km), Lonoke Confederate Monument (34 km) and Trinity Episcopal Church (39 km).

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Ward, Arkansas
Ward, Lonoke district, Arkansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ward at a glance

Location
Lonoke district, Arkansas, United States
Population
about 4,704
Coordinates
35.0304° N, 91.9504° W
Places within 50 km
161 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ward

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ward: 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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Forts & heritage near Ward

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ward. The closest is C-130 (26 km); the best-known is Lonoke Confederate Monument (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ward

67 churches within 100 km of Ward. The closest is Center Street Church of Christ (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ward

61 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ward. The closest is Apple Hill (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ward

34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ward. The closest is Rick Lake Dam (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Ward

22 museums within 100 km of Ward. The closest is Cabot Museum of History (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ward

13 parks within 100 km of Ward. The closest is Spring Park (39 km); the best-known is Lakewood Sports Complex (46 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ward

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ward
  2. 8 km Rick Lake Dam · dam, Lonoke
  3. 3 km Baugh Chapel Baptist Church · church, Lonoke
  4. 5 km Apple Hill · hill, Lonoke
  5. 13 km Center Street Church of Christ · church, White
  6. 10 km Bell Hill · hill, Lonoke
  7. 7 km Back to Ward

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How to reach Ward

    All places near Ward by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ward by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4174C-130 (26 km)
    Churches3467Center Street Church of Christ (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4861Apple Hill (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2234Rick Lake Dam (8 km)
    Museums622Cabot Museum of History (11 km)
    Parks313Spring Park (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Holloway Memorial Natural Area (47 km)
    Other attractions14155 Mm Gun M1 (43 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascade Mountain (30 km)
    Beaches & coast11Higginson Lake Beach (35 km)
    Caves11The Cave II Ministries (40 km)
    Temples11BAPS Little Rock (46 km)

    Ward: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ward?

    Apple Hill (hill, about 5 km), Bell Hill (hill, about 7 km), Rick Lake Dam (dam, about 8 km), Center Street Church of Christ (church, about 10 km), Baugh Chapel Baptist Church (church, about 10 km), Cabot Museum of History (museum, about 11 km).

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

    161 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ward?

    C-130, about 26 km by road; Commercial Gate (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ward?

    Center Street Church of Christ, about 10 km by road; Baugh Chapel Baptist Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ward?

    Apple Hill, about 5 km by road; Bell Hill (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ward?

    Start in Ward, visit Rick Lake Dam, then Baugh Chapel Baptist Church, then Apple Hill, then Center Street Church of Christ, then Bell Hill, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ward?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ward

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