Harnett district, North Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Angier

Angier is a town in Harnett district, North Carolina, United States, home to about 4,970 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 64 churches, 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 forts & heritage and 20 museums. The must-see places are Bass Lake (20 km), Raven Rock State Park (20 km) and Sunset Lake (21 km).

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Angier, North Carolina
Angier, Harnett district, North Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Angier at a glance

Location
Harnett district, North Carolina, United States
Population
about 4,970
Coordinates
35.5071° N, 78.7392° W
Places within 50 km
189 (25 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Angier

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Angier: 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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Churches near Angier

88 churches within 100 km of Angier. The closest is Sandy Grove Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Angier

63 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Angier. The closest is Chesterfield Lake Dam (5 km); the best-known is Bass Lake (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Angier

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Angier. The closest is Burnell Lodge of Christ (30 km); the best-known is North Carolina Museum of History (40 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Angier

23 museums within 100 km of Angier. The closest is Gourd Museum at the Angier Public Library (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Angier

16 parks within 100 km of Angier. The closest is Dorothea Dix Park (38 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Angier

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Angier. The closest is Raven Rock State Park (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Angier

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Angier
  2. 1 km Gourd Museum at the Angier Public Library · museum, Harnett
  3. 20 km Sunset Lake · lake, Wake
  4. 2 km Bass Lake · lake, Wake
  5. 27 km Raven Rock State Park · nature spot, Harnett
  6. 21 km Chesterfield Lake Dam · dam, Harnett
  7. 5 km Back to Angier

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How to reach Angier

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Angier by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6488Sandy Grove Church (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4363Chesterfield Lake Dam (5 km)
    Forts & heritage3248Burnell Lodge of Christ (30 km)
    Museums2023Gourd Museum at the Angier Public Library (1 km)
    Parks516Dorothea Dix Park (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens614Raven Rock State Park (20 km)
    Waterfalls511Jumping Fish Falls (20 km)
    Other attractions24WHPY-AM (Clayton) (33 km)
    Temples44Miracle Temple House of Prayer (34 km)
    Beaches & coast44Ebenezer Church Beach (43 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Raven Rock (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11McKay Island (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Islamic Association of Raleigh (40 km)
    Caves11The Luxe Cave (41 km)

    Angier: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Angier?

    Bass Lake (lake, about 20 km), Raven Rock State Park (nature spot, about 20 km), Gourd Museum at the Angier Public Library (museum, about 1 km), Sunset Lake (lake, about 21 km), Chesterfield Lake Dam (dam, about 5 km), Sandy Grove Church (church, about 6 km).

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

    189 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 forts & heritage, 20 museums, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Angier?

    Sandy Grove Church, about 6 km by road; Mount Pleasant Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Angier?

    Chesterfield Lake Dam, about 5 km by road; Saunders Lake Dam (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Angier?

    Burnell Lodge of Christ, about 30 km by road; Historic District Lane (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Angier?

    Start in Angier, visit Gourd Museum at the Angier Public Library, then Sunset Lake, then Bass Lake, then Raven Rock State Park, then Chesterfield Lake Dam, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Angier?

    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 and museums.

    Towns near Angier

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