Places to visit near

Wilmore

Wilmore is a town in Jessamine district, Kentucky, United States of about 6,247 people. Within 50 km by road there are 183 places to visit: 47 forts & heritage, 54 churches and 24 museums. The must-see places are Roberts Chapel, Camp Nelson National Monument and Herrington Lake.

37.8620° N, 84.6616° WPop. 6,247

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Within 30 km69 places
Within 50 km183
Must-see32
Notable229
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Wilmore

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:23 pm

65 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 Wilmore
  2. Bethel Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Roberts Chapelchurch · 30 min
  4. Herrington Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Old Fort Harrod State Parkfort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Boone Tunnelheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Wilmore
Today’s loopWilmoreStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Wilmore?

Roberts Chapel (church, about 9 km), Camp Nelson National Monument (monument, about 12 km), Herrington Lake (lake, about 17 km), Wilmore Rail-Side Museum (museum, about 1 km), Tabernacle (heritage site, about 1 km), Primate Rescue Center (park, about 3 km).

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

183 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 54 churches, 24 museums, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Wilmore?

Tabernacle, about 1 km by road; Boone Tunnel (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Wilmore?

Bethel Church, about 5 km by road; Roberts Chapel (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Wilmore?

Start in Wilmore, visit Bethel Church, then Roberts Chapel, then Herrington Lake, then Old Fort Harrod State Park, then Boone Tunnel, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.