Places to visit near

Aiken

Aiken is a town in Aiken district, South Carolina, United States of about 30,604 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit: 51 churches, 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 39 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Saint Mary's Church, Coker Springs and Crossways.

33.5604° N, 81.7195° WPop. 30,604

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Within 30 km82 places
Within 50 km158
Must-see33
Notable234
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Aiken

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:02 pm

61 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 Aiken
  2. Bethel Baptist Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Aiken Masjidmosque · 30 min
  4. New Covenant Presbyterian Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Beech Island Baptist Churchisland · 30 min
  6. Bethlehem Lutheran Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Aiken
Today’s loopAikenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Aiken?

Saint Mary's Church (church, about 1 km), Coker Springs (attraction, about 2 km), Crossways (heritage site, about 3 km), Saint Johns Church (church, about 1 km), First Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Old Aiken Post Office (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

158 places on Spotwander: 51 churches, 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 39 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Aiken?

Saint Johns Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Mary's Church (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Aiken?

Gem Lakes Estate Association Dam, about 8 km by road; Langley Pond (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aiken?

Start in Aiken, visit Bethel Baptist Church, then Aiken Masjid, then New Covenant Presbyterian Church, then Beech Island Baptist Church, then Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.