China Grove, North CarolinaThyatira Presbyterian ChurchRowan MuseumGrace-Lower Stone ChurchLake Corriher DamLake Lynn DamLake Wright
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China Grove

China Grove is a town in Rowan district, North Carolina, United States of about 4,182 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit: 48 churches, 29 forts & heritage and 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Thyatira Presbyterian Church, Rowan Museum and Grace-Lower Stone Church.

35.5693° N, 80.5817° WPop. 4,182

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Within 30 km41 places
Within 50 km152
Must-see83
Notable172
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Thyatira Presbyterian Church, church near China Grove
Must-see

Thyatira Presbyterian Church

Church · 13 km

Must-see

Rowan Museum

Museum · 19 km

Grace-Lower Stone Church, church near China Grove
Must-see

Grace-Lower Stone Church

Church · 19 km

Places near China Grove by type

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One day from China Grove

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:15 pm

100 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave China Grove
  2. Lake Lynn Damdam · 45 min
  3. Grace-Lower Stone Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Rowan Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Thyatira Presbyterian Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Lake Wrightlake · 45 min
  7. Back in China Grove
Today’s loopChina GroveStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near China Grove?

Thyatira Presbyterian Church (church, about 13 km), Rowan Museum (museum, about 19 km), Grace-Lower Stone Church (church, about 19 km), Lake Corriher Dam (dam, about 3 km), Lake Lynn Dam (dam, about 24 km), Lake Wright (lake, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of China Grove?

152 places on Spotwander: 48 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 parks, 18 museums.

Which is the nearest church to China Grove?

Oak Grove United Methodist Church, about 9 km by road; Concordia Lutheran Church (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to China Grove?

Wrenn House, about 19 km by road; Joseph Charles Price High School (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from China Grove?

Start in China Grove, visit Lake Lynn Dam, then Grace-Lower Stone Church, then Rowan Museum, then Thyatira Presbyterian Church, then Lake Wright, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.