Marshall district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Arab

Arab is a town in Marshall district, Alabama, United States, home to about 8,295 people. Within 50 km by road there are 201 places to visit — 114 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 churches, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Georgia Mountain (15 km), Guntersville Dam (19 km) and Newsome Sinks Karst Area (21 km).

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Arab, Alabama
Arab, Marshall district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arab at a glance

Location
Marshall district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 8,295
Coordinates
34.3182° N, 86.4958° W
Places within 50 km
201 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Arab

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arab: 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 Arab

119 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arab. The closest is Long Point (9 km); the best-known is Georgia Mountain (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Arab

49 churches within 100 km of Arab. The closest is Mount Oak Methodist Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arab

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arab. The closest is Pine Lake (6 km); the best-known is Guntersville Dam (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Arab

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arab. The closest is Painted Bluff (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arab

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arab. The closest is Newsome Sinks Karst Area (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Arab

11 parks within 100 km of Arab. The closest is Laceys Spring Recreation Center (33 km); the best-known is Madison County Nature Trail and Study Center (39 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Arab

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arab
  2. 6 km Pine Lake · lake, Marshall
  3. 15 km Newsome Sinks Karst Area · nature spot, Morgan
  4. 8 km Brindlee Mountain · viewpoint, Morgan
  5. 28 km Guntersville Dam · dam, Marshall
  6. 6 km Georgia Mountain · viewpoint, Marshall
  7. 15 km Back to Arab

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How to reach Arab

    All places near Arab by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arab by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints114119Long Point (9 km)
    Churches4549Mount Oak Methodist Church (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1317Pine Lake (6 km)
    Forts & heritage1315Painted Bluff (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens412Newsome Sinks Karst Area (21 km)
    Parks311Laceys Spring Recreation Center (33 km)
    Waterfalls57Ditto Falls (25 km)
    Caves26Cave Mountain (18 km)
    Museums15Cullman County Museum (44 km)
    Other attractions03Shuttle Training Aircraft (57 km)
    Beaches & coast11Ditto Landing (37 km)
    Temples01Temple B'nai Sholom (58 km)

    Arab: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arab?

    Georgia Mountain (viewpoint, about 15 km), Guntersville Dam (dam, about 19 km), Newsome Sinks Karst Area (nature spot, about 21 km), Pine Lake (lake, about 6 km), Brindlee Mountain (viewpoint, about 28 km), Mount Oak Methodist Church (church, about 9 km).

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

    201 places on Spotwander: 114 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 churches, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arab?

    Long Point, about 9 km by road; Snow Point (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Arab?

    Mount Oak Methodist Church, about 9 km by road; Hebron Church of Christ (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Arab?

    Pine Lake, about 6 km by road; Lynn Dam (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arab?

    Start in Arab, visit Pine Lake, then Newsome Sinks Karst Area, then Brindlee Mountain, then Guntersville Dam, then Georgia Mountain, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arab?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Arab

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