Sumter district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Americus

Americus is a town in Sumter district, Georgia, United States, home to about 16,028 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 39 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 churches. The must-see places are Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (22 km), Lake Blackshear (40 km) and Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park (41 km).

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Americus, Georgia
Americus, Sumter district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Americus at a glance

Location
Sumter district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 16,028
Coordinates
32.0724° N, 84.2327° W
Places within 50 km
86 (4 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 Americus

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Americus: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Americus

121 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Americus. The closest is Hancock Lake Dam (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Americus

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Americus. The closest is Americus Historic District (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Americus

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Americus. The closest is 'Kvn-Sofke Cvyayvkē (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Americus

26 churches within 100 km of Americus. The closest is First United Methodist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Americus

13 museums within 100 km of Americus. The closest is Poverty Housing Replica (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Americus

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Americus. The closest is The Pit (28 km); the best-known is Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Americus

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Americus
  2. 1 km First United Methodist Church · church, Sumter
  3. 1 km First Baptist Church · church, Sumter
  4. 1 km Americus Historic District · heritage site, Sumter
  5. 22 km Jimmy Carter National Historical Park · park, Sumter
  6. 21 km Poverty Housing Replica · museum, Sumter
  7. 1 km Back to Americus

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How to reach Americus

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Americus by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs39121Hancock Lake Dam (3 km)
    Forts & heritage2250Americus Historic District (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints234'Kvn-Sofke Cvyayvkē (24 km)
    Churches826First United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Museums813Poverty Housing Replica (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48The Pit (28 km)
    Other attractions07Wnex-fm (89 km)
    Parks36Plains City Park (20 km)
    Beaches & coast03Junction City Mine (74 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Flint River (76 km)
    Caves01Griers Cave (72 km)
    Temples01Evangel Temple (79 km)

    Americus: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Americus?

    First United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), First Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Americus Historic District (heritage site, about 1 km), Poverty Housing Replica (museum, about 1 km), Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (park, about 22 km), Presidential Plaza (heritage site, about 3 km).

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

    86 places on Spotwander: 39 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Americus?

    Hancock Lake Dam, about 3 km by road; John Sheffield Dam (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Americus?

    Americus Historic District, about 1 km by road; Presidential Plaza (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Americus?

    'Kvn-Sofke Cvyayvkē, about 24 km by road; Danville Bluff (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Americus?

    Start in Americus, visit First United Methodist Church, then First Baptist Church, then Americus Historic District, then Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, then Poverty Housing Replica, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Americus?

    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 Americus

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