North Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Biscoe

Biscoe is a town in North Carolina, United States, home to about 1,690 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches, 21 forts & heritage and 9 museums. The must-see places are Uwharrie National Forest (22 km), North Carolina Zoo (33 km) and Morrow Mountain State Park (34 km).

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Biscoe, North Carolina
Biscoe, North Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Biscoe at a glance

Location
North Carolina, United States
Population
about 1,690
Coordinates
35.3599° N, 79.7798° W
Places within 50 km
73 (9 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 museums

Top places to visit near Biscoe

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Biscoe

73 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Biscoe. The closest is Candor City Reservoir (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Biscoe

42 churches within 100 km of Biscoe. The closest is Mount Carmel Church (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Biscoe

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Biscoe. The closest is Town Creek Indian Mound (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Biscoe

25 museums within 100 km of Biscoe. The closest is North Carolina Pottery Center (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Biscoe

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Biscoe. The closest is Barnes Creek Falls (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Biscoe

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Biscoe. The closest is Uwharrie National Forest (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Biscoe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 173 km on the road.

  1. Start in Biscoe
  2. 14 km Candor City Reservoir · reservoir, Marlboro
  3. 29 km Goodwin State Forest · nature spot, Moore
  4. 55 km North Carolina Zoo · nature spot, Randolph
  5. 25 km Uwharrie National Forest · nature spot, Montgomery
  6. 16 km Morrow Mountain State Park · nature spot, Stanly
  7. 34 km Back to Biscoe

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How to reach Biscoe

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Biscoe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1973Candor City Reservoir (14 km)
    Churches742Mount Carmel Church (26 km)
    Forts & heritage2134Town Creek Indian Mound (30 km)
    Museums925North Carolina Pottery Center (25 km)
    Waterfalls913Barnes Creek Falls (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens611Uwharrie National Forest (22 km)
    Parks18Sandhills Horticultural Gardens (47 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints04Sandstone Hill (66 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Palmer Island (39 km)
    Caves01Boone's Cave Park (99 km)
    Other attractions01The Big Chair (80 km)

    Biscoe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Biscoe?

    Uwharrie National Forest (nature spot, about 22 km), North Carolina Zoo (nature spot, about 33 km), Morrow Mountain State Park (nature spot, about 34 km), Candor City Reservoir (reservoir, about 14 km), Goodwin State Forest (nature spot, about 36 km), Lake Tillery (lake, about 36 km).

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

    73 places on Spotwander: 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 9 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest lake to Biscoe?

    Candor City Reservoir, about 14 km by road; McNair Lake (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Biscoe?

    Mount Carmel Church, about 26 km by road; Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Biscoe?

    Town Creek Indian Mound, about 30 km by road; Cul Res Town Creek Indian Mound (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Biscoe?

    Start in Biscoe, visit Candor City Reservoir, then Goodwin State Forest, then North Carolina Zoo, then Uwharrie National Forest, then Morrow Mountain State Park, and drive back — about 173 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Biscoe?

    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 Biscoe

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