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Wayne City

Wayne City is a town in Union district, Kentucky, United States of about 1,012 people. Within 50 km by road there are 18 places to visit: 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Wayne County Fairgrounds, Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area and Ten Mile Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area.

38.3453° N, 88.5878° WPop. 1,012

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Within 30 km3 places
Within 50 km18
Must-see24
Notable141
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Wayne City

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:17 pm

151 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 Wayne City
  2. Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Arealake · 45 min
  3. Wayne County Fairgroundspark · 45 min
  4. Saint James Episcopal Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Ten Mile Creek State Fish and Wildlife Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Mayberry Mound and Village Siteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Wayne City
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Wayne City?

Wayne County Fairgrounds (park, about 23 km), Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (lake, about 27 km), Mayberry Mound and Village Site (heritage site, about 8 km), Ten Mile Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 34 km), Saint James Episcopal Church (church, about 35 km), Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 45 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Wayne City?

18 places on Spotwander: 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 museum, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest lake to Wayne City?

Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, about 27 km by road; Miller Lake (34 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Wayne City?

Mayberry Mound and Village Site, about 8 km by road; Mills Prairie School (34 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Wayne City?

Start in Wayne City, visit Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, then Wayne County Fairgrounds, then Saint James Episcopal Church, then Ten Mile Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area, then Mayberry Mound and Village Site, and drive back — about 151 km by road in all.