Habersham district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Cornelia

Cornelia is a town in Habersham district, Georgia, United States, home to about 4,223 people. Within 50 km by road there are 157 places to visit — 67 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 waterfalls and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Chenocetah Mountain (3 km), Currahee Mountain (18 km) and Skitt Mountain (22 km).

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Cornelia, Georgia
Cornelia, Habersham district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cornelia at a glance

Location
Habersham district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 4,223
Coordinates
34.5115° N, 83.5271° W
Places within 50 km
157 (27 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

Top places to visit near Cornelia

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

103 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cornelia. The closest is Chenocetah Mountain (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cornelia

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cornelia. The closest is Lake Russell (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Cornelia

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Cornelia. The closest is Toccoa Falls (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Cornelia

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cornelia. The closest is Chenocetah Lookout Tower (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cornelia

16 churches within 100 km of Cornelia. The closest is Central Heights Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Cornelia

12 museums within 100 km of Cornelia. The closest is Loudermilk Boarding House Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cornelia

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cornelia
  2. 3 km Chenocetah Mountain · viewpoint, Habersham
  3. 15 km Currahee Mountain · viewpoint, Stephens
  4. 17 km Loudermilk Boarding House Museum · museum, Habersham
  5. 1 km Regional African American Museum of Northeast Georgia · museum, Habersham
  6. 22 km Skitt Mountain · viewpoint, White
  7. 22 km Back to Cornelia

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    Within 15 km of Cornelia

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cornelia by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints67103Chenocetah Mountain (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2740Lake Russell (5 km)
    Waterfalls2024Toccoa Falls (22 km)
    Forts & heritage1523Chenocetah Lookout Tower (3 km)
    Churches1116Central Heights Church (8 km)
    Museums1012Loudermilk Boarding House Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens211Pritchett Swamp (25 km)
    Other attractions18M60 (27 km)
    Parks38Locust Stake ORV Area (18 km)
    Treks03Arkaquah Trail (62 km)
    Beaches & coast11Garrison Shoals (25 km)

    Cornelia: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cornelia?

    Chenocetah Mountain (viewpoint, about 3 km), Currahee Mountain (viewpoint, about 18 km), Loudermilk Boarding House Museum (museum, about 1 km), Regional African American Museum of Northeast Georgia (museum, about 1 km), Skitt Mountain (viewpoint, about 22 km), Toccoa Falls (waterfall, about 22 km).

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

    157 places on Spotwander: 67 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 waterfalls, 15 forts & heritage, 11 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cornelia?

    Chenocetah Mountain, about 3 km by road; Red Root Mountain (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cornelia?

    Lake Russell, about 5 km by road; Nalls Lake Dam (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Cornelia?

    Toccoa Falls, about 22 km by road; Henderson Falls Park (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cornelia?

    Start in Cornelia, visit Chenocetah Mountain, then Currahee Mountain, then Loudermilk Boarding House Museum, then Regional African American Museum of Northeast Georgia, then Skitt Mountain, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cornelia?

    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.

    Towns near Cornelia

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