Forsyth district, North Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Clemmons

Clemmons is a town in Forsyth district, North Carolina, United States, home to about 19,844 people. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit — 52 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 52 churches, 42 forts & heritage and 19 museums. The must-see places are Tanglewood Arboretum (4 km), Hanes Park (17 km) and NCMA Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA) (17 km).

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Clemmons, North Carolina
Clemmons, Forsyth district, North Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Clemmons at a glance

Location
Forsyth district, North Carolina, United States
Population
about 19,844
Coordinates
36.0215° N, 80.3820° W
Places within 50 km
190 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Clemmons

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Clemmons: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Clemmons

61 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Clemmons. The closest is Haynes Estate Dam Number Two (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Clemmons

58 churches within 100 km of Clemmons. The closest is Pine Grove Church (7 km); the best-known is NCMA Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA) (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Clemmons

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Clemmons. The closest is Broyhill Office Suites (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Clemmons

21 museums within 100 km of Clemmons. The closest is Jesse Helms Center (9 km); the best-known is Reynolda House (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Clemmons

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Clemmons. The closest is Tanglewood Arboretum (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Clemmons

15 parks within 100 km of Clemmons. The closest is Hanes Park (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Clemmons

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Clemmons
  2. 4 km Tanglewood Arboretum · nature spot, Forsyth
  3. 21 km NCMA Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA) · church, Forsyth
  4. 1 km Reynolda Gardens · garden, Forsyth
  5. 1 km Reynolda House · museum, Forsyth
  6. 4 km Hanes Park · park, Forsyth
  7. 17 km Back to Clemmons

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Clemmons by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5261Haynes Estate Dam Number Two (2 km)
    Churches5258Pine Grove Church (7 km)
    Forts & heritage4243Broyhill Office Suites (1 km)
    Museums1921Jesse Helms Center (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens619Tanglewood Arboretum (4 km)
    Parks615Hanes Park (17 km)
    Waterfalls56Falls Lake, Durham N.C (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints46Stony Ridge (40 km)
    Other attractions12The Big Chair (39 km)
    Caves11Boone's Cave Park (32 km)
    Temples11Shouse Temple (26 km)
    Treks11Sauratown Trail (49 km)

    Clemmons: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Clemmons?

    Tanglewood Arboretum (nature spot, about 4 km), Hanes Park (park, about 17 km), NCMA Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA) (church, about 17 km), Reynolda Gardens (garden, about 18 km), Reynolda House (museum, about 18 km), Broyhill Office Suites (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    190 places on Spotwander: 52 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 52 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 19 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Clemmons?

    Haynes Estate Dam Number Two, about 2 km by road; Lasater Mill Pond Dam (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Clemmons?

    Pine Grove Church, about 7 km by road; Bethel Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Clemmons?

    Broyhill Office Suites, about 1 km by road; Old Clemmons Gym (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Clemmons?

    Start in Clemmons, visit Tanglewood Arboretum, then NCMA Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA), then Reynolda Gardens, then Reynolda House, then Hanes Park, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Clemmons?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Clemmons

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