Places to visit near

Clanton

Clanton is a town in Chilton district, Alabama, United States of about 8,844 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit: 31 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Verbena Church, Lay Lake and First Baptist Church.

32.8387° N, 86.6294° WPop. 8,844

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Within 30 km21 places
Within 50 km72
Must-see69
Notable204
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Clanton

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:44 pm

119 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 Clanton
  2. Walnut Creek Methodist Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Lay Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Cedar Grove Methodist Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Bethsalem Baptist Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Verbena Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Clanton
Today’s loopClantonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Clanton?

Verbena Church (church, about 18 km), Resurrection Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Walnut Creek Methodist Church (church, about 4 km), Lay Lake (lake, about 29 km), Cedar Grove Methodist Church (church, about 12 km), Bethsalem Baptist Church (church, about 17 km).

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

72 places on Spotwander: 31 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 3 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Clanton?

Resurrection Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Walnut Creek Methodist Church (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Clanton?

Lake Fountain Head Dam, about 19 km by road; Lay Dam (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Clanton?

Start in Clanton, visit Walnut Creek Methodist Church, then Lay Lake, then Cedar Grove Methodist Church, then Bethsalem Baptist Church, then Verbena Church, and drive back — about 119 km by road in all.