Washington district, Idaho, United States
Places to visit near Weiser
Weiser is a town in Washington district, Idaho, United States, home to about 5,317 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches and 6 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Ontario State Recreation Site (28 km), Treasure Valley Ball Park (33 km) and Malheur Butte (35 km).

Weiser at a glance
- Location
- Washington district, Idaho, United States
- Population
- about 5,317
- Coordinates
- 44.2510° N, 116.9693° W
- Places within 50 km
- 62 (3 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 churches
Top places to visit near Weiser
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Weiser: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Sagebrush HillHills · WashingtonNotable
- Ontario State Recreation SiteParks · MalheurMust-see
- Barton ReservoirLakes & Dams · MalheurNotable
- Treasure Valley Ball ParkParks · MalheurMust-see
- Malheur ButteHills · MalheurMust-see
- HaystackHills · WashingtonNotable
- Kelly MountainHills · WashingtonNotable
- Indian Head MountainHills · WashingtonNotable
- Mann Creek DamLakes & Dams · WashingtonNotable
- Weiser Veteran's Memorial ParkParks · Washington
- Time's Square ParkParks · Washington
- First Baptist ChurchChurches · Malheur
More places near Weiser
- Church of The Redeemer · church · Malheur · ~0 km
- Illumination Rock, Mt Hood · viewpoint · Malheur · ~0 km
- St. Luke's Episcopal Church · church · Washington · ~0 km
- Saint Agnes Catholic Church · church · Washington · ~0 km
- Bear Creek Summit · viewpoint · Washington · ~26 km
- Weiser Christian Church · church · Washington · ~1 km
- Memorial Park · park · Washington · ~1 km
- Heritage Park · park · Washington · ~1 km
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church · Washington · ~1 km
- House Of Prayer · church · Malheur · ~1 km
- World Harvest Church · church · Washington · ~1 km
- Cornerstone Assembly · church · Washington · ~1 km
Things to see near Weiser, by type
Hill stations & viewpoints near Weiser
85 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Weiser. The closest is Illumination Rock, Mt Hood (1 km); the best-known is Sagebrush Hill (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Sagebrush Hill · viewpoint · Washington · ~7 km
- Malheur Butte · viewpoint · Malheur · ~35 km · Must-see
- Haystack · viewpoint · Washington · ~17 km
- Kelly Mountain · viewpoint · Washington · ~18 km
- Indian Head Mountain · viewpoint · Washington · ~18 km
- Illumination Rock, Mt Hood · viewpoint · Malheur · ~0 km
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Weiser
22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Weiser. The closest is Mann Creek Reservoir (7 km); the best-known is Barton Reservoir (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Barton Reservoir · lake · Malheur · ~11 km
- Mann Creek Dam · lake · Washington · ~21 km
- Mann Creek Reservoir · lake · Malheur · ~7 km
- Bully Creek Dam · lake · Malheur · ~54 km · Must-see
- Scott Creek Dam · lake · Washington · ~9 km
- Buttermilk Slough · lake · Washington · ~11 km
Churches near Weiser
10 churches within 100 km of Weiser. The closest is First Baptist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.
- First Baptist Church · church · Malheur · ~0 km
- Church of The Redeemer · church · Malheur · ~0 km
- St. Luke's Episcopal Church · church · Washington · ~0 km
- Saint Agnes Catholic Church · church · Washington · ~0 km
- Weiser Christian Church · church · Washington · ~1 km
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church · Washington · ~1 km
Rivers, islands & mangroves near Weiser
9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Weiser. The closest is Patch Island (5 km). Best time: september to february.
- Patch Island · river spot · Malheur · ~5 km
- McRea Island · river spot · Washington · ~5 km
- Long Island · river spot · Washington · ~5 km
- Smith Island · river spot · Washington · ~8 km
- Larson Island · river spot · Malheur · ~9 km
- Westlake Island · river spot · Malheur · ~11 km
Forts & heritage near Weiser
8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Weiser. The closest is Lime Cement Plant (Demolished 2018) (40 km); the best-known is Fort Boise (60 km). Best time: october to february.
- Fort Boise · fort · Malheur · ~60 km · Must-see
- Lime Cement Plant (Demolished 2018) · fort · Baker · ~40 km
- Keeney Pass Interpretive Site · fort · Malheur · ~52 km
- West Plymouth Street · fort · Canyon · ~83 km
- Alder Creek Schoolhouse · fort · Baker · ~88 km
- Main Street · fort · Valley · ~91 km
Parks near Weiser
7 parks within 100 km of Weiser. The closest is Weiser Veteran's Memorial Park (1 km); the best-known is Ontario State Recreation Site (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Ontario State Recreation Site · park · Malheur · ~28 km · Must-see
- Treasure Valley Ball Park · park · Malheur · ~33 km · Must-see
- Weiser Veteran's Memorial Park · park · Washington · ~0 km
- Time's Square Park · park · Washington · ~0 km
- Memorial Park · park · Washington · ~1 km
- Heritage Park · park · Washington · ~1 km
A one-day trip from Weiser
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.
- Start in Weiser
- 11 km Barton Reservoir · reservoir, Malheur
- 8 km Sagebrush Hill · hill, Washington
- 31 km Ontario State Recreation Site · park, Malheur
- 4 km Treasure Valley Ball Park · park, Malheur
- 11 km Malheur Butte · viewpoint, Malheur
- 35 km Back to Weiser
Plan a longer trip from Weiser — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Weiser
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How to reach Weiser
All places near Weiser by distance
Within 15 km of Weiser
- Snake River Heritage Center · museum · Washington · ~2 km
- KWEI-AM (Weiser) · attraction · Washington · ~3 km
- KWEI-FM (Weiser) · attraction · Washington · ~3 km
- Patch Island · river spot · Malheur · ~5 km
- McRea Island · river spot · Washington · ~5 km
- Long Island · river spot · Washington · ~5 km
- Patch Gulch · viewpoint · Malheur · ~6 km
- Mann Creek Reservoir · lake · Malheur · ~7 km
- Wickiup Gulch · viewpoint · Malheur · ~7 km
- Smith Island · river spot · Washington · ~8 km
- Scott Creek Dam · lake · Washington · ~9 km
- Larson Island · river spot · Malheur · ~9 km
- Moores Hollow · viewpoint · Malheur · ~9 km
- Shepherd Gulch · viewpoint · Malheur · ~11 km
- Westlake Island · river spot · Malheur · ~11 km
- Buttermilk Slough · lake · Washington · ~11 km
- Rocky Point · viewpoint · Washington · ~11 km
- Bridge Gulch · viewpoint · Malheur · ~11 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Sugarloaf · viewpoint · Washington · ~27 km
- Midvale Hill · viewpoint · Washington · ~30 km
- Star Butte · viewpoint · Washington · ~33 km
- Wilburn Butte · viewpoint · Washington · ~34 km
- Paddock Valley Dam · lake · Washington · ~38 km
- Ant Butte · viewpoint · Washington · ~38 km
- Monroe Butte · viewpoint · Washington · ~38 km
- Crane Creek Dam · lake · Washington · ~38 km
- Soulen Auxiliary Dike · lake · Washington · ~40 km
- Lime Cement Plant (Demolished 2018) · fort · Baker · ~40 km
- Chinamans Hat · viewpoint · Washington · ~41 km
- McChord Butte · viewpoint · Washington · ~41 km
- Iron Mountain · viewpoint · Washington · ~42 km
- Corner Mountain · viewpoint · Washington · ~45 km
- Hog Cove Butte · viewpoint · Payette · ~45 km
- Arcadia Lake · lake · Malheur · ~46 km
- Stone House Museum · museum · Malheur · ~46 km
- Big Hill · viewpoint · Washington · ~47 km
- Hitt Peak · viewpoint · Washington · ~48 km
- Hog Creek Butte · viewpoint · Washington · ~50 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Bully Creek Dam · lake · Malheur · ~54 km · Must-see
- Fort Boise · fort · Malheur · ~60 km · Must-see
- Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Canyon · ~65 km · Must-see
- Malheur Dam · lake · Malheur · ~71 km · Must-see
- Sturgill Peak · viewpoint · Washington · ~51 km
- Keeney Pass · viewpoint · Malheur · ~52 km
- Benton Peak · viewpoint · Washington · ~52 km
- Keeney Pass Interpretive Site · fort · Malheur · ~52 km
- Oregon Trail Agriculture Museum · museum · Malheur · ~52 km
- Riley Butte · viewpoint · Washington · ~53 km
- Tool Cache · viewpoint · Washington · ~53 km
- Bridge Island · river spot · Canyon · ~55 km
- Gold Island · river spot · Canyon · ~58 km
- Granger Butte · viewpoint · Washington · ~59 km
- Áatway Spring · attraction · Baker · ~59 km
- Cow Hollow Park · viewpoint · Malheur · ~62 km
- Sehewoki’I Newenee’an Katete · viewpoint · Gem · ~63 km
- C Ben Ross Dam · lake · Adams · ~64 km
- Joes Butte · viewpoint · Gem · ~66 km
- Shadow Butte · viewpoint · Gem · ~66 km
- Snowbank Mountain · viewpoint · Valley · ~87 km · Must-see
- Little Butte · viewpoint · Gem · ~67 km
- Cottonwood Mountain · viewpoint · Malheur · ~70 km
- Tree Spring Mountain · viewpoint · Gem · ~70 km
- Cecil D. Andrus Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Washington · ~71 km
- Friday Butte · viewpoint · Gem · ~72 km
- Black Canyon Reservoir · lake · Gem · ~72 km
- Spring Valley Summit · viewpoint · Boise · ~93 km · Must-see
- Ola Summit · viewpoint · Gem · ~73 km
- Twin Sisters · viewpoint · Adams · ~73 km
- King Hill · viewpoint · Adams · ~73 km
- Mill Creek Summit · viewpoint · Adams · ~74 km
- Freezeout Hill · viewpoint · Gem · ~76 km
- Sand Hollow Wildlife Habitat Area · viewpoint · Canyon · ~76 km
- Regan Butte · viewpoint · Gem · ~76 km
- Rush Falls · waterfall · Washington · ~77 km
- Fletcher Butte · viewpoint · Valley · ~77 km
- Timber Butte · viewpoint · Boise · ~78 km
- Sage Hen Dam · lake · Gem · ~78 km
- Cascade Dam · waterfall · Valley · ~99 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 27 | 85 | Illumination Rock, Mt Hood (1 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 9 | 22 | Mann Creek Reservoir (7 km) |
| Churches | 9 | 10 | First Baptist Church (1 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 6 | 9 | Patch Island (5 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 1 | 8 | Lime Cement Plant (Demolished 2018) (40 km) |
| Parks | 6 | 7 | Weiser Veteran's Memorial Park (1 km) |
| Other attractions | 2 | 5 | KWEI-AM (Weiser) (3 km) |
| Museums | 2 | 4 | Snake River Heritage Center (2 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 0 | 3 | Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge (65 km) |
| Waterfalls | 0 | 3 | Rush Falls (77 km) |
| Caves | 0 | 1 | Cave Hollow (86 km) |
| Temples | 0 | 1 | Meridian Idaho Temple (98 km) |
Weiser: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Weiser?
Sagebrush Hill (hill, about 7 km), Ontario State Recreation Site (park, about 28 km), Barton Reservoir (reservoir, about 11 km), Treasure Valley Ball Park (park, about 33 km), Malheur Butte (viewpoint, about 35 km), Haystack (viewpoint, about 17 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Weiser?
62 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 fort.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Weiser?
Illumination Rock, Mt Hood, about 1 km by road; Patch Gulch (6 km) is next.
Which is the nearest lake to Weiser?
Mann Creek Reservoir, about 7 km by road; Scott Creek Dam (9 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Weiser?
First Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Church of The Redeemer (0 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Weiser?
Start in Weiser, visit Barton Reservoir, then Sagebrush Hill, then Ontario State Recreation Site, then Treasure Valley Ball Park, then Malheur Butte, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Weiser?
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 churches.
Towns near Weiser
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Weiser’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Weiser on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.