East Tennessee district, Tennessee, United States

Places to visit near Apison

Apison is a town in East Tennessee district, Tennessee, United States, home to about 2,469 people. Within 50 km by road there are 169 places to visit — 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 forts & heritage, 31 churches and 19 parks. The must-see places are Hidden Valley Dam (4 km), Red Clay State Historic Park (10 km) and Salem Valley (12 km).

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Apison at a glance

Location
East Tennessee district, Tennessee, United States
Population
about 2,469
Coordinates
35.0240° N, 85.0238° W
Places within 50 km
169 (28 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Apison

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Apison: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Apison

67 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Apison. The closest is Whitener Hill (3 km); the best-known is Salem Valley (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Apison

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Apison. The closest is Joseph Standing Monument (15 km); the best-known is Wilder Brigade Monument (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Apison

33 churches within 100 km of Apison. The closest is Apison Methodist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Apison

22 parks within 100 km of Apison. The closest is Red Clay State Historic Park (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Apison

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Apison. The closest is Hidden Valley Dam (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Apison

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Apison. The closest is Enterprise South Nature Park (14 km); the best-known is Audubon Acres (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Apison

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Apison
  2. 4 km Hidden Valley Dam · dam, East Tennessee
  3. 7 km Red Clay State Historic Park · park, East Tennessee
  4. 15 km Salem Valley · viewpoint, East Tennessee
  5. 5 km Rabbit Valley · viewpoint, East Tennessee
  6. 4 km White Oak Mountain · viewpoint, Catoosa
  7. 13 km Back to Apison

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Apison by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4367Whitener Hill (3 km)
    Forts & heritage3436Joseph Standing Monument (15 km)
    Churches3133Apison Methodist Church (1 km)
    Parks1922Red Clay State Historic Park (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1220Hidden Valley Dam (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens613Enterprise South Nature Park (14 km)
    Museums89Dr Steve's Place-Medical Msm (18 km)
    Beaches & coast77Savannah Bay (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves55Rabbit Island (19 km)
    Caves24Student Cave (4 km)
    Waterfalls24Ruby Falls (15 km)
    Other attractions03Jeep (63 km)

    Apison: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Apison?

    Hidden Valley Dam (dam, about 4 km), Red Clay State Historic Park (park, about 10 km), Salem Valley (viewpoint, about 12 km), White Oak Mountain (viewpoint, about 13 km), Rabbit Valley (viewpoint, about 16 km), Keith Valley (viewpoint, about 17 km).

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

    169 places on Spotwander: 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 19 parks, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Apison?

    Whitener Hill, about 3 km by road; Grindstone Mountain (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Apison?

    Joseph Standing Monument, about 15 km by road; Campaign for Atlanta Began Here (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Apison?

    Apison Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Christ United Methodist Church (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Apison?

    Start in Apison, visit Hidden Valley Dam, then Red Clay State Historic Park, then Salem Valley, then Rabbit Valley, then White Oak Mountain, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Apison?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Apison

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