Marshall district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Boaz

Boaz is a town in Marshall district, Alabama, United States, home to about 9,688 people. Within 50 km by road there are 172 places to visit — 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 64 churches, 15 forts & heritage and 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Little Wills Valley (27 km), Lake Guntersville State Park (27 km) and Noccalula Falls Park (28 km).

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Boaz, Alabama
Boaz, Marshall district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Boaz at a glance

Location
Marshall district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 9,688
Coordinates
34.2007° N, 86.1664° W
Places within 50 km
172 (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 Boaz

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Boaz

76 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Boaz. The closest is Aurora Mountain (8 km); the best-known is Little Wills Valley (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Boaz

75 churches within 100 km of Boaz. The closest is Boaz Church of God (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Boaz

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Boaz. The closest is Noccalula Statue (28 km); the best-known is Main Battle Tank (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Boaz

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Boaz. The closest is Aurora Recreational Lake (11 km); the best-known is Lake Guntersville State Park (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Boaz

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Boaz. The closest is Buck's Pocket State Park (39 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Boaz

7 caves within 100 km of Boaz. The closest is Cave Springs Baptist Church (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Boaz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 114 km on the road.

  1. Start in Boaz
  2. 27 km Little Wills Valley · viewpoint, Etowah
  3. 28 km Calvary Church · church, Marshall
  4. 28 km Lake Guntersville State Park · lake, Marshall
  5. 24 km Union Church · church, Marshall
  6. 6 km Boaz Church of God · church, Marshall
  7. 1 km Back to Boaz

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How to reach Boaz

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Boaz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints6876Aurora Mountain (8 km)
    Churches6475Boaz Church of God (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1518Noccalula Statue (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1617Aurora Recreational Lake (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens114Buck's Pocket State Park (39 km)
    Caves37Cave Springs Baptist Church (20 km)
    Parks16Horse Pens 40 (42 km)
    Museums06John W. Inzer Museum (52 km)
    Waterfalls45Falls Church of Christ (28 km)
    Temples01Temple B'nai Sholom (88 km)
    Other attractions01Shuttle Training Aircraft (90 km)
    Treks01Pinhoti Trail (92 km)

    Boaz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Boaz?

    Boaz Church of God (church, about 1 km), Calvary Church (church, about 6 km), Little Wills Valley (viewpoint, about 27 km), Lake Guntersville State Park (lake, about 27 km), Union Church (church, about 7 km), Noccalula Falls Park (waterfall, about 28 km).

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

    172 places on Spotwander: 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 64 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Boaz?

    Aurora Mountain, about 8 km by road; Walker Mountain (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Boaz?

    Boaz Church of God, about 1 km by road; Calvary Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Boaz?

    Noccalula Statue, about 28 km by road; Main Battle Tank (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Boaz?

    Start in Boaz, visit Little Wills Valley, then Calvary Church, then Lake Guntersville State Park, then Union Church, then Boaz Church of God, and drive back — about 114 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Boaz?

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

    Towns near Boaz

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