Cherokee district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Centre

Centre is a town in Cherokee district, Alabama, United States, home to about 3,570 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit — 80 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 19 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Weiss Dam (14 km), Frog Mountain (24 km) and Little River Falls (34 km).

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Centre, Alabama
Centre, Cherokee district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Centre at a glance

Location
Cherokee district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 3,570
Coordinates
34.1520° N, 85.6788° W
Places within 50 km
176 (15 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 Centre

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Centre: 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 Centre

104 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Centre. The closest is Graveyard Hill (8 km); the best-known is Frog Mountain (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Centre

51 churches within 100 km of Centre. The closest is Bothwell Methodist Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Centre

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Centre. The closest is Weisner Dam (11 km); the best-known is Weiss Dam (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Centre

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Centre. The closest is Fort Armstrong (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Centre

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Centre. The closest is Little River Canyon National Preserve (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Centre

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Centre. The closest is Congo Falls Park (26 km); the best-known is Little River Falls (34 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Centre

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Centre
  2. 1 km Cherokee Historical Museum · museum, Cherokee
  3. 8 km Graveyard Hill · hill, Cherokee
  4. 12 km Bothwell Methodist Church · church, Cherokee
  5. 6 km Weiss Dam · dam, Cherokee
  6. 31 km Frog Mountain · viewpoint, Cherokee
  7. 24 km Back to Centre

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How to reach Centre

    All places near Centre by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Centre by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints80104Graveyard Hill (8 km)
    Churches3851Bothwell Methodist Church (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1225Weisner Dam (11 km)
    Forts & heritage1923Fort Armstrong (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens312Little River Canyon National Preserve (35 km)
    Waterfalls1111Congo Falls Park (26 km)
    Museums510Cherokee Historical Museum (1 km)
    Caves48Manitou Cave (39 km)
    Parks04James H."Sloppy" Floyd State Park (56 km)
    Beaches & coast22Anderson Cove (9 km)
    Other attractions11Daniel's Gap Tower (18 km)
    Treks11Pinhoti Trail (41 km)

    Centre: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Centre?

    Weiss Dam (dam, about 14 km), Cherokee Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km), Frog Mountain (viewpoint, about 24 km), Bothwell Methodist Church (church, about 8 km), Graveyard Hill (hill, about 8 km), Anderson Cove (beach, about 9 km).

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

    176 places on Spotwander: 80 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Centre?

    Graveyard Hill, about 8 km by road; Round Mountain (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Centre?

    Bothwell Methodist Church, about 8 km by road; Cedar Hill Methodist Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Centre?

    Weisner Dam, about 11 km by road; Weiss Dam (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Centre?

    Start in Centre, visit Cherokee Historical Museum, then Graveyard Hill, then Bothwell Methodist Church, then Weiss Dam, then Frog Mountain, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Centre?

    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 Centre

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