Santa Rosa district, Florida, United States

Places to visit near Bagdad

Bagdad is a town in Santa Rosa district, Florida, United States, home to about 3,761 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit — 45 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 13 museums and 12 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Blackwater Heritage Trail State Park (6 km), Arcadia Sawmill and Arcadia Cotton Mill (6 km) and Buck Pond (16 km).

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Bagdad, Florida
Bagdad, Santa Rosa district, Florida, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bagdad at a glance

Location
Santa Rosa district, Florida, United States
Population
about 3,761
Coordinates
30.5988° N, 87.0322° W
Places within 50 km
100 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Bagdad

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Forts & heritage near Bagdad

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bagdad. The closest is Veterans Plaza (3 km); the best-known is Arcadia Sawmill and Arcadia Cotton Mill (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bagdad

34 churches within 100 km of Bagdad. The closest is Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel (34 km); the best-known is Cantonment (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Bagdad

25 museums within 100 km of Bagdad. The closest is West Florida Railroad Museum (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Bagdad

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bagdad. The closest is East Bay (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bagdad

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bagdad. The closest is Buck Pond (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Bagdad

12 parks within 100 km of Bagdad. The closest is Blackwater Heritage Trail State Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Bagdad

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bagdad
  2. 2 km Panhandle Butterfly House · nature spot, Baldwin
  3. 3 km Blackwater Heritage Trail State Park · park, Baldwin
  4. 7 km Arcadia Sawmill and Arcadia Cotton Mill · heritage site, Baldwin
  5. 23 km Alabama Hollow · viewpoint, Baldwin
  6. 11 km Buck Pond · lake, Baldwin
  7. 16 km Back to Bagdad

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How to reach Bagdad

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bagdad by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4557Veterans Plaza (3 km)
    Churches534Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel (34 km)
    Museums1325West Florida Railroad Museum (3 km)
    Beaches & coast1223East Bay (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs522Buck Pond (16 km)
    Parks512Blackwater Heritage Trail State Park (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Panhandle Butterfly House (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints37Alabama Hollow (18 km)
    Other attractions45Pensacola International Airport (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Basin Island (17 km)
    Waterfalls02Mini Waterfall Lake (68 km)
    Caves11Bat Cave (3 km)

    Bagdad: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bagdad?

    Blackwater Heritage Trail State Park (park, about 6 km), Arcadia Sawmill and Arcadia Cotton Mill (heritage site, about 6 km), Buck Pond (lake, about 16 km), Alabama Hollow (viewpoint, about 18 km), Panhandle Butterfly House (nature spot, about 2 km), West Florida Railroad Museum (museum, about 3 km).

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

    100 places on Spotwander: 45 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 13 museums, 12 beaches & coast, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bagdad?

    Veterans Plaza, about 3 km by road; Mothers Memorial Courtyard (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bagdad?

    Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel, about 34 km by road; Calvary Baptist Church (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bagdad?

    West Florida Railroad Museum, about 3 km by road; Museum of Local History (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bagdad?

    Start in Bagdad, visit Panhandle Butterfly House, then Blackwater Heritage Trail State Park, then Arcadia Sawmill and Arcadia Cotton Mill, then Alabama Hollow, then Buck Pond, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bagdad?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Bagdad

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