Etowah district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Attalla

Attalla is a town in Etowah district, Alabama, United States, home to about 5,899 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 66 churches, 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage and 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Little Wills Valley (1 km), Forrest Cemetery Chapel and Comfort Station (7 km) and Noccalula Falls Park (7 km).

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Attalla, Alabama
Attalla, Etowah district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Attalla at a glance

Location
Etowah district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 5,899
Coordinates
34.0218° N, 86.0886° W
Places within 50 km
173 (11 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

Top places to visit near Attalla

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Churches near Attalla

76 churches within 100 km of Attalla. The closest is First United Methodist Church of Attalla (1 km); the best-known is Forrest Cemetery Chapel and Comfort Station (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Attalla

58 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Attalla. The closest is Little Wills Valley (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Attalla

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Attalla. The closest is Main Battle Tank (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Attalla

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Attalla. The closest is Wessons Lake (10 km); the best-known is H. Neely Henry Lake (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Attalla

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Attalla. The closest is Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve (55 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Attalla

6 museums within 100 km of Attalla. The closest is Ashville Museum & Archives (32 km); the best-known is John W. Inzer Museum (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Attalla

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Attalla
  2. 2 km Shady Grove Church · church, Etowah
  3. 3 km Little Wills Valley · viewpoint, Etowah
  4. 6 km Forrest Cemetery Chapel and Comfort Station · church, Etowah
  5. 4 km Noccalula Falls Park · waterfall, Etowah
  6. 7 km First United Methodist Church of Attalla · church, Etowah
  7. 0 km Back to Attalla

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Attalla by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6676First United Methodist Church of Attalla (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5058Little Wills Valley (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2527Main Battle Tank (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2025Wessons Lake (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens012Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve (55 km)
    Museums46Ashville Museum & Archives (32 km)
    Parks35Horse Pens 40 (29 km)
    Caves25Cave Springs Baptist Church (10 km)
    Waterfalls23Noccalula Falls Park (7 km)
    Other attractions11WCRL-AM (Oneonta) (45 km)
    Treks01Pinhoti Trail (76 km)

    Attalla: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Attalla?

    Little Wills Valley (viewpoint, about 1 km), Forrest Cemetery Chapel and Comfort Station (church, about 7 km), Noccalula Falls Park (waterfall, about 7 km), First United Methodist Church of Attalla (church, about 1 km), Shady Grove Church (church, about 2 km), Moragne Mountain (viewpoint, about 2 km).

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

    173 places on Spotwander: 66 churches, 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Attalla?

    First United Methodist Church of Attalla, about 1 km by road; Shady Grove Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Attalla?

    Little Wills Valley, about 1 km by road; Moragne Mountain (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Attalla?

    Main Battle Tank, about 8 km by road; Veterans Memorial (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Attalla?

    Start in Attalla, visit Shady Grove Church, then Little Wills Valley, then Forrest Cemetery Chapel and Comfort Station, then Noccalula Falls Park, then First United Methodist Church of Attalla, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Attalla?

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

    Towns near Attalla

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