Cherokee district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Cedar Bluff

Cedar Bluff is a town in Cherokee district, Alabama, United States, home to about 1,802 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit — 82 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 churches, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 19 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Little River Falls (24 km), Weiss Dam (25 km) and Little River Canyon National Preserve (25 km).

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Cedar Bluff, Alabama
Cedar Bluff, Cherokee district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cedar Bluff at a glance

Location
Cherokee district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 1,802
Coordinates
34.2201° N, 85.6077° W
Places within 50 km
178 (22 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 Cedar Bluff

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cedar Bluff: 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 Cedar Bluff

100 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cedar Bluff. The closest is Graveyard Hill (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Cedar Bluff

38 churches within 100 km of Cedar Bluff. The closest is Cedar Bluff Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cedar Bluff

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cedar Bluff. The closest is Cashs Lake (20 km); the best-known is Weiss Dam (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Cedar Bluff

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cedar Bluff. The closest is Fort Armstrong (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cedar Bluff

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cedar Bluff. The closest is Little River Canyon National Preserve (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Cedar Bluff

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Cedar Bluff. The closest is Congo Falls Park (20 km); the best-known is Little River Falls (24 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Cedar Bluff

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cedar Bluff
  2. 3 km Fort Armstrong · fort, Cherokee
  3. 6 km Cedar Bluff Church · church, Cherokee
  4. 24 km Little River Falls · waterfall, DeKalb
  5. 1 km Little River Canyon National Preserve · nature spot, DeKalb
  6. 41 km Weiss Dam · dam, Cherokee
  7. 25 km Back to Cedar Bluff

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cedar Bluff by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints82100Graveyard Hill (9 km)
    Churches2538Cedar Bluff Church (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2029Cashs Lake (20 km)
    Forts & heritage1921Fort Armstrong (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens612Little River Canyon National Preserve (25 km)
    Waterfalls1011Congo Falls Park (20 km)
    Museums711Cherokee Historical Museum (12 km)
    Caves47Manitou Cave (32 km)
    Parks14James H."Sloppy" Floyd State Park (43 km)
    Beaches & coast22Black Mallard Cove (9 km)
    Other attractions11Daniel's Gap Tower (13 km)
    Treks11Pinhoti Trail (44 km)

    Cedar Bluff: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cedar Bluff?

    Fort Armstrong (fort, about 3 km), Little River Falls (waterfall, about 24 km), Weiss Dam (dam, about 25 km), Little River Canyon National Preserve (nature spot, about 25 km), Cedar Bluff Church (church, about 6 km), Black Mallard Cove (beach, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cedar Bluff?

    178 places on Spotwander: 82 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 churches, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 forts & heritage, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cedar Bluff?

    Graveyard Hill, about 9 km by road; Round Mountain (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cedar Bluff?

    Cedar Bluff Church, about 6 km by road; Gaylesville Baptist Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cedar Bluff?

    Cashs Lake, about 20 km by road; Weisner Dam (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cedar Bluff?

    Start in Cedar Bluff, visit Fort Armstrong, then Cedar Bluff Church, then Little River Falls, then Little River Canyon National Preserve, then Weiss Dam, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cedar Bluff?

    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 Cedar Bluff

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