Decatur district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Bainbridge

Bainbridge is a town in Decatur district, Georgia, United States, home to about 12,507 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 15 churches, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 forts & heritage and 7 parks. The must-see places are Tired Creek Reservoir Dam (37 km), Lake Seminole (40 km) and Jim Woodruff Dam (44 km).

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Bainbridge, Georgia
Bainbridge, Decatur district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bainbridge at a glance

Location
Decatur district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 12,507
Coordinates
30.9038° N, 84.5755° W
Places within 50 km
74 (5 must-see)
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 parks

Top places to visit near Bainbridge

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

71 churches within 100 km of Bainbridge. The closest is First Presbyterian Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bainbridge

59 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bainbridge. The closest is Lake Drive Park (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Bainbridge

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bainbridge. The closest is Bainbridge Residential Historic District (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Bainbridge

27 parks within 100 km of Bainbridge. The closest is Willis Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Bainbridge

27 museums within 100 km of Bainbridge. The closest is Decatur County Historical and Genealogical Society (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bainbridge

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bainbridge. The closest is Fowlstown Swamp (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bainbridge

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bainbridge
  2. 1 km First Presbyterian Church · church, Decatur
  3. 1 km Bainbridge Residential Historic District · heritage site, Decatur
  4. 1 km Decatur County Historical and Genealogical Society · museum, Decatur
  5. 1 km Willis Park · park, Decatur
  6. 1 km First Church of the Nazarene · church, Decatur
  7. 1 km Back to Bainbridge

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bainbridge by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1571First Presbyterian Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2259Lake Drive Park (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1445Bainbridge Residential Historic District (1 km)
    Parks727Willis Park (1 km)
    Museums727Decatur County Historical and Genealogical Society (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens219Fowlstown Swamp (7 km)
    Other attractions16Yates Spring (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Red Bluff (13 km)
    Waterfalls05Cascade Lake (72 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Bass Island (27 km)
    Caves03White Cave Spring (56 km)
    Temples02Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park (64 km)
    Beaches & coast01Redcoach (73 km)

    Bainbridge: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bainbridge?

    First Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Willis Park (park, about 1 km), Decatur County Historical and Genealogical Society (museum, about 1 km), Bainbridge Residential Historic District (heritage site, about 1 km), First Church of the Nazarene (church, about 1 km), Chason Park (park, about 1 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 15 churches, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 forts & heritage, 7 parks, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Bainbridge?

    First Presbyterian Church, about 1 km by road; First Church of the Nazarene (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bainbridge?

    Lake Drive Park, about 3 km by road; Black Jack Pond (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bainbridge?

    Bainbridge Residential Historic District, about 1 km by road; Fort Hughes (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bainbridge?

    Start in Bainbridge, visit First Presbyterian Church, then Bainbridge Residential Historic District, then Decatur County Historical and Genealogical Society, then Willis Park, then First Church of the Nazarene, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bainbridge?

    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 parks.

    Towns near Bainbridge

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