Pitt district, North Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Ayden

Ayden is a town in Pitt district, North Carolina, United States, home to about 5,053 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 28 churches, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage and 5 museums. The must-see places are Eureka United Methodist Church (53 km), Zion Episcopal Church (55 km) and Goose Creek State Park (57 km).

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Ayden, North Carolina
Ayden, Pitt district, North Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ayden at a glance

Location
Pitt district, North Carolina, United States
Population
about 5,053
Coordinates
35.4727° N, 77.4155° W
Places within 50 km
46
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 Ayden

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

93 churches within 100 km of Ayden. The closest is First Baptist Church of Ayden (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ayden

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ayden. The closest is Lake Glenwood Dam (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Ayden

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ayden. The closest is The Cupola (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ayden

21 museums within 100 km of Ayden. The closest is Greenville Museum of Art (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ayden

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ayden. The closest is The Pocosin (46 km); the best-known is Goose Creek State Park (57 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Ayden

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ayden. The closest is Pine Bush Beach (51 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Ayden

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ayden
  2. 1 km First Baptist Church of Ayden · church, Pitt
  3. 14 km Hollywood Evangelical Presbyterian Church · church, Pitt
  4. 14 km Red Oak Christian Church · church, Pitt
  5. 18 km Saints Delight Church · church, Greene
  6. 12 km Open Heart Church of God · church, Pitt
  7. 2 km Back to Ayden

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How to reach Ayden

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ayden by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2893First Baptist Church of Ayden (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs639Lake Glenwood Dam (18 km)
    Forts & heritage433The Cupola (20 km)
    Museums521Greenville Museum of Art (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens219The Pocosin (46 km)
    Beaches & coast014Pine Bush Beach (51 km)
    Parks07Kekukee Park (62 km)
    Temples15Holy Temple (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Conine Island (73 km)
    Other attractions01Wcti-tv (60 km)

    Ayden: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ayden?

    First Baptist Church of Ayden (church, about 1 km), Open Heart Church of God (church, about 2 km), Saints Delight Church (church, about 14 km), Hollywood Evangelical Presbyterian Church (church, about 14 km), Red Oak Christian Church (church, about 14 km), Grifton Museum (church, about 15 km).

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

    46 places on Spotwander: 28 churches, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Ayden?

    First Baptist Church of Ayden, about 1 km by road; Open Heart Church of God (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ayden?

    Lake Glenwood Dam, about 18 km by road; Grays Millpond Dam (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ayden?

    The Cupola, about 20 km by road; Fort Neoheroka (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ayden?

    Start in Ayden, visit First Baptist Church of Ayden, then Hollywood Evangelical Presbyterian Church, then Red Oak Christian Church, then Saints Delight Church, then Open Heart Church of God, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ayden?

    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 Ayden

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