Calhoun district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Bynum

Bynum is a town in Calhoun district, Alabama, United States, home to about 1,795 people. Within 50 km by road there are 219 places to visit — 102 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 churches, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 24 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sovereign Grace Baptist Church (6 km), Freedom Riders National Monument (7 km) and Church of Saint Michael and All Angels (16 km).

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Bynum, Alabama
Bynum, Calhoun district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bynum at a glance

Location
Calhoun district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 1,795
Coordinates
33.6132° N, 85.9611° W
Places within 50 km
219 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bynum

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bynum

106 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bynum. The closest is Coldwater Peak (8 km); the best-known is Cheaha Mountain (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Bynum

61 churches within 100 km of Bynum. The closest is Sovereign Grace Baptist Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bynum

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bynum. The closest is Cone Reservoir Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Bynum

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bynum. The closest is Coldwater School (4 km); the best-known is Samuel Noble Monument (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bynum

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bynum. The closest is Freedom Riders National Monument (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Bynum

13 museums within 100 km of Bynum. The closest is Alabama International Motorsports Hall of Fame (13 km); the best-known is Anniston Museum of Natural History (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bynum

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bynum
  2. 6 km Sovereign Grace Baptist Church · church, Calhoun
  3. 1 km Freedom Riders National Monument · monument, Calhoun
  4. 9 km Church of Saint Michael and All Angels · church, Calhoun
  5. 2 km Samuel Noble Monument · monument, Calhoun
  6. 2 km Mount Zion Baptist Church · church, Calhoun
  7. 16 km Back to Bynum

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bynum by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints102106Coldwater Peak (8 km)
    Churches4661Sovereign Grace Baptist Church (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2429Cone Reservoir Dam (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2425Coldwater School (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens514Freedom Riders National Monument (7 km)
    Museums1013Alabama International Motorsports Hall of Fame (13 km)
    Parks26Janney Furnace Park (26 km)
    Waterfalls45Salt Creek Falls (17 km)
    Other attractions11M103 (48 km)
    Beaches & coast11Barefoot Bay (39 km)
    Treks01Pinhoti Trail (75 km)
    Temples01Temple Beth-el (97 km)

    Bynum: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bynum?

    Sovereign Grace Baptist Church (church, about 6 km), Freedom Riders National Monument (monument, about 7 km), Church of Saint Michael and All Angels (church, about 16 km), Mount Zion Baptist Church (church, about 16 km), Samuel Noble Monument (monument, about 17 km), Grace Episcopal Church (church, about 17 km).

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

    219 places on Spotwander: 102 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 churches, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 forts & heritage, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bynum?

    Coldwater Peak, about 8 km by road; Coker Mountain (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bynum?

    Sovereign Grace Baptist Church, about 6 km by road; Eulaton Baptist Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bynum?

    Cone Reservoir Dam, about 5 km by road; Blue Eye Creek Watershed Dam Number 2 (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bynum?

    Start in Bynum, visit Sovereign Grace Baptist Church, then Freedom Riders National Monument, then Church of Saint Michael and All Angels, then Samuel Noble Monument, then Mount Zion Baptist Church, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bynum?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bynum

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