Gordon district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Calhoun

Calhoun is a town in Gordon district, Georgia, United States, home to about 16,309 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 forts & heritage and 15 churches. The must-see places are New Echota State Historic Site (7 km), Baugh Mountain (10 km) and Monastery of the Glorious Ascension (16 km).

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Calhoun, Georgia
Calhoun, Gordon district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Calhoun at a glance

Location
Gordon district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 16,309
Coordinates
34.5026° N, 84.9510° W
Places within 50 km
127 (33 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 Calhoun

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Calhoun: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Calhoun

82 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Calhoun. The closest is Brogdon Hill (6 km); the best-known is Baugh Mountain (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Calhoun

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Calhoun. The closest is Moss Lake Dam (6 km); the best-known is Lake Marvin (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Calhoun

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Calhoun. The closest is New Echota Cemetery (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Calhoun

19 churches within 100 km of Calhoun. The closest is Calhoun First Baptist Church (1 km); the best-known is Monastery of the Glorious Ascension (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Calhoun

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Calhoun. The closest is New Echota State Historic Site (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Calhoun

11 museums within 100 km of Calhoun. The closest is New Echota State Historic Site Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Calhoun

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Calhoun
  2. 1 km Calhoun First Baptist Church · church, Gordon
  3. 7 km New Echota State Historic Site · nature spot, Gordon
  4. 12 km Monastery of the Glorious Ascension · monastery, Whitfield
  5. 17 km Lake Marvin · lake, DeKalb
  6. 8 km Baugh Mountain · viewpoint, Cherokee
  7. 10 km Back to Calhoun

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Calhoun by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4882Brogdon Hill (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2033Moss Lake Dam (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2832New Echota Cemetery (6 km)
    Churches1519Calhoun First Baptist Church (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens513New Echota State Historic Site (7 km)
    Museums611New Echota State Historic Site Museum (7 km)
    Parks310Johns Mountain Wildlife Management Area (24 km)
    Waterfalls14Keown Falls Trail (22 km)
    Caves14Wolf Cave Mountain (27 km)
    Treks01Pinhoti Trail (97 km)

    Calhoun: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Calhoun?

    New Echota State Historic Site (nature spot, about 7 km), Baugh Mountain (viewpoint, about 10 km), Monastery of the Glorious Ascension (monastery, about 16 km), Lake Marvin (lake, about 18 km), Calhoun First Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Johns Mountain (nature spot, about 22 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Calhoun?

    Brogdon Hill, about 6 km by road; Baugh Mountain (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Calhoun?

    Moss Lake Dam, about 6 km by road; Nelson Lake (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Calhoun?

    New Echota Cemetery, about 6 km by road; Elliott Memorial (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Calhoun?

    Start in Calhoun, visit Calhoun First Baptist Church, then New Echota State Historic Site, then Monastery of the Glorious Ascension, then Lake Marvin, then Baugh Mountain, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Calhoun?

    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 Calhoun

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