Cook district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Adel

Adel is a town in Cook district, Georgia, United States, home to about 5,316 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit — 49 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 forts & heritage, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 churches. The must-see places are Lake Murphy (50 km), Lanes Pond (58 km) and Wild Adventures (59 km).

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Adel, Georgia
Adel, Cook district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Adel at a glance

Location
Cook district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 5,316
Coordinates
31.1373° N, 83.4241° W
Places within 50 km
140 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Adel

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Adel

100 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Adel. The closest is City of Adel Lake Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Adel

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Adel. The closest is Reed Bingham Memorial (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Adel

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Adel. The closest is Thornhill Bay (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Adel

28 churches within 100 km of Adel. The closest is Adel Presbyterian Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Adel

15 parks within 100 km of Adel. The closest is Tygart Park (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Adel

13 museums within 100 km of Adel. The closest is Cook County Historical Society Museum and Genealogical Library (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Adel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Adel
  2. 1 km Cook County Historical Society Museum and Genealogical Library · museum, Cook
  3. 5 km Thornhill Bay · nature spot, Cook
  4. 7 km City of Adel Lake Dam · dam, Cook
  5. 3 km Adel Church of God · church, Cook
  6. 3 km Adel Presbyterian Church · church, Cook
  7. 1 km Back to Adel

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How to reach Adel

    All places near Adel by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Adel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs49100City of Adel Lake Dam (5 km)
    Forts & heritage4162Reed Bingham Memorial (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1238Thornhill Bay (5 km)
    Churches1228Adel Presbyterian Church (1 km)
    Parks1415Tygart Park (22 km)
    Museums513Cook County Historical Society Museum and Genealogical Library (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints34Pine Bluff (16 km)
    Temples14Bristol Temple (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Lightsey Hammock (41 km)
    Other attractions11The Crescent (45 km)
    Beaches & coast01Clothespole Bay (57 km)
    Waterfalls01Island Falls (60 km)

    Adel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Adel?

    Cook County Historical Society Museum and Genealogical Library (museum, about 1 km), Adel Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Adel Church of God (church, about 3 km), City of Adel Lake Dam (dam, about 5 km), Thornhill Bay (nature spot, about 5 km), Crossroads Bay (nature spot, about 9 km).

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

    140 places on Spotwander: 49 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 forts & heritage, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 churches, 14 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Adel?

    City of Adel Lake Dam, about 5 km by road; Parrish Pond Dam (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Adel?

    Reed Bingham Memorial, about 15 km by road; Mary Turner Lynching Site (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Adel?

    Thornhill Bay, about 5 km by road; Crossroads Bay (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Adel?

    Start in Adel, visit Cook County Historical Society Museum and Genealogical Library, then Thornhill Bay, then City of Adel Lake Dam, then Adel Church of God, then Adel Presbyterian Church, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Adel?

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

    Towns near Adel

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