Columbia district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Appling

Appling is a town in Columbia district, Georgia, United States. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 29 forts & heritage, 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches and 8 museums. The must-see places are Burks Mountain (14 km), Below Dam Recreation Area (20 km) and Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve (27 km).

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Appling, Georgia
Appling, Columbia district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Appling at a glance

Location
Columbia district, Georgia, United States
Coordinates
33.5461° N, 82.3173° W
Places within 50 km
103 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Appling

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Forts & heritage near Appling

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Appling. The closest is Marshall Monument (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Appling

71 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Appling. The closest is Crawford Lake Dam (5 km); the best-known is Below Dam Recreation Area (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Appling

69 churches within 100 km of Appling. The closest is Bethany Church (23 km); the best-known is First Baptist Church of North Augusta (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Appling

18 museums within 100 km of Appling. The closest is The Laurel and Hardy Museum of Harlem, Georgia (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Appling

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Appling. The closest is Mount Carmel (14 km); the best-known is Burks Mountain (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Appling

9 parks within 100 km of Appling. The closest is Clarks Hill Recreation Area (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Appling

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

  1. Start in Appling
  2. 1 km Marshall Monument · monument, Columbia
  3. 5 km Crawford Lake Dam · dam, Columbia
  4. 28 km Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve · nature spot, McCormick
  5. 6 km Below Dam Recreation Area · dam, McCormick
  6. 6 km Burks Mountain · viewpoint, McCormick
  7. 14 km Back to Appling

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How to reach Appling

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Appling by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2973Marshall Monument (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3671Crawford Lake Dam (5 km)
    Churches1569Bethany Church (23 km)
    Museums818The Laurel and Hardy Museum of Harlem, Georgia (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints617Mount Carmel (14 km)
    Parks49Clarks Hill Recreation Area (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve (27 km)
    Other attractions14Amen Corner (35 km)
    Waterfalls04Calhoun Falls State Recreation Area (73 km)
    Caves11The Gaming Cave (25 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Aiken Masjid (66 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Paris Island (83 km)

    Appling: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Appling?

    Burks Mountain (viewpoint, about 14 km), Below Dam Recreation Area (dam, about 20 km), Marshall Monument (monument, about 1 km), Crawford Lake Dam (dam, about 5 km), Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve (nature spot, about 27 km), Fort Gordon (fort, about 28 km).

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

    103 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches, 8 museums, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Appling?

    Marshall Monument, about 1 km by road; Blue Star Memorial By-Way (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Appling?

    Crawford Lake Dam, about 5 km by road; Harrison Lake A (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Appling?

    Bethany Church, about 23 km by road; Bethlehem Church (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Appling?

    Start in Appling, visit Marshall Monument, then Crawford Lake Dam, then Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve, then Below Dam Recreation Area, then Burks Mountain, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Appling?

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

    Towns near Appling

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