Shelby district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Calera

Calera is a town in Shelby district, Alabama, United States, home to about 13,213 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 48 churches, 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Aldrich Church (16 km), First Baptist Church (19 km) and Lay Lake (27 km).

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Calera, Alabama
Calera, Shelby district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Calera at a glance

Location
Shelby district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 13,213
Coordinates
33.1029° N, 86.7536° W
Places within 50 km
173 (17 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 Calera

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Churches near Calera

83 churches within 100 km of Calera. The closest is First Baptist Church of Calera (1 km); the best-known is Aldrich Church (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Calera

54 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Calera. The closest is Columbiana Mountain (24 km); the best-known is Shades Mountain Park (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Calera

51 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Calera. The closest is Gilbert Lake Dam (8 km); the best-known is Lay Lake (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Calera

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Calera. The closest is National Veteran's Shrine (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Calera

11 museums within 100 km of Calera. The closest is Heart of Dixie Rail Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Calera

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Calera. The closest is Hillsboro Trail (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Calera

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Calera
  2. 1 km First Baptist Church of Calera · church, Shelby
  3. 19 km First Baptist Church · church, Shelby
  4. 19 km Heart of Dixie Rail Museum · museum, Shelby
  5. 1 km Calera Presbyterian Church · church, Shelby
  6. 16 km Aldrich Church · church, Shelby
  7. 16 km Back to Calera

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How to reach Calera

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Calera by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4883First Baptist Church of Calera (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4654Columbiana Mountain (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3751Gilbert Lake Dam (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1117National Veteran's Shrine (10 km)
    Museums511Heart of Dixie Rail Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens611Hillsboro Trail (28 km)
    Parks49Oak Mountain State Park (34 km)
    Waterfalls68Falling Rock Falls (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves57Ware Island (35 km)
    Temples23Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Birmingham (32 km)
    Caves22Cave Junk Cars (26 km)
    Beaches & coast12Spoonwood Lake Beach (45 km)

    Calera: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Calera?

    Aldrich Church (church, about 16 km), First Baptist Church (church, about 19 km), First Baptist Church of Calera (church, about 1 km), Heart of Dixie Rail Museum (museum, about 1 km), Calera Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Shiloh Methodist Church (church, about 6 km).

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

    173 places on Spotwander: 48 churches, 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Calera?

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

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Calera?

    Columbiana Mountain, about 24 km by road; Boulder Lookout (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Calera?

    Gilbert Lake Dam, about 8 km by road; Minooka Dam (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Calera?

    Start in Calera, visit First Baptist Church of Calera, then First Baptist Church, then Heart of Dixie Rail Museum, then Calera Presbyterian Church, then Aldrich Church, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Calera?

    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 Calera

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