Madison district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Comer

Comer is a town in Madison district, Georgia, United States, home to about 1,138 people. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit — 96 forts & heritage, 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 churches and 10 museums. The must-see places are Ty Cobb (31 km), Saint Mary's Church Steeple (32 km) and University of Georgia Campus Arboretum (32 km).

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Comer, Georgia
Comer, Madison district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Comer at a glance

Location
Madison district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 1,138
Coordinates
34.0637° N, 83.1254° W
Places within 50 km
190 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Comer

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Comer: 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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Forts & heritage near Comer

104 forts & heritage within 100 km of Comer. The closest is House Ruins (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Comer

58 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Comer. The closest is Payne Dam (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Comer

32 churches within 100 km of Comer. The closest is Calvary Church (23 km); the best-known is Saint Mary's Church Steeple (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Comer

13 museums within 100 km of Comer. The closest is Carter-Coile Country Doctors Museum (22 km); the best-known is Georgia Museum of Art (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Comer

9 parks within 100 km of Comer. The closest is North Oconee River Park (31 km); the best-known is University of Georgia Campus Arboretum (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Comer

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Comer. The closest is Kissing Rock (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Comer

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Comer
  2. 2 km Payne Dam · dam, Madison
  3. 3 km South Fork Broad River Number 64 Dam · dam, Madison
  4. 10 km House Ruins · heritage site, Madison
  5. 2 km Old Powerhouse Ruins · heritage site, Oglethorpe
  6. 3 km Whitehead Dam · dam, Madison
  7. 5 km Back to Comer

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Comer by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage96104House Ruins (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4258Payne Dam (2 km)
    Churches2532Calvary Church (23 km)
    Museums1013Carter-Coile Country Doctors Museum (22 km)
    Other attractions410Ty Cobb (31 km)
    Parks59North Oconee River Park (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints39Kissing Rock (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Bear Hollow Zoo (36 km)
    Waterfalls25Cascades on the River (38 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Paris Island (55 km)

    Comer: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Comer?

    Payne Dam (dam, about 2 km), South Fork Broad River Number 64 Dam (dam, about 5 km), Whitehead Dam (dam, about 5 km), House Ruins (heritage site, about 7 km), Old Powerhouse Ruins (heritage site, about 8 km), Gholston Lake Dam (dam, about 9 km).

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

    190 places on Spotwander: 96 forts & heritage, 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 churches, 10 museums, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Comer?

    House Ruins, about 7 km by road; Old Powerhouse Ruins (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Comer?

    Payne Dam, about 2 km by road; South Fork Broad River Number 64 Dam (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Comer?

    Calvary Church, about 23 km by road; Faith Pentecostal Church (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Comer?

    Start in Comer, visit Payne Dam, then South Fork Broad River Number 64 Dam, then House Ruins, then Old Powerhouse Ruins, then Whitehead Dam, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Comer?

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

    Towns near Comer

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