Cullman district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Cullman

Cullman is a town in Cullman district, Alabama, United States, home to about 15,350 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit — 85 hill stations & viewpoints, 59 churches, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 21 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cullman County Museum (1 km), Shady Grove Methodist Church (23 km) and Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament (24 km).

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Cullman, Alabama
Cullman, Cullman district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cullman at a glance

Location
Cullman district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 15,350
Coordinates
34.1748° N, 86.8436° W
Places within 50 km
200 (8 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; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Cullman

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

91 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cullman. The closest is Haynes Mountain (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Cullman

78 churches within 100 km of Cullman. The closest is Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cullman

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cullman. The closest is Sportsman Lake Park (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Cullman

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cullman. The closest is Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cullman

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cullman. The closest is Newsome Sinks Karst Area (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Cullman

12 parks within 100 km of Cullman. The closest is Blountsville Recreational Park (31 km); the best-known is Rickwood Caverns State Park (41 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Cullman

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cullman
  2. 1 km Saint Johns United Church · church, Cullman
  3. 1 km First Presbyterian Church · church, Cullman
  4. 1 km Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District · heritage site, Cullman
  5. 1 km Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church · church, Cullman
  6. 1 km Cullman County Museum · museum, Cullman
  7. 1 km Back to Cullman

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    All places near Cullman by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cullman by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints8591Haynes Mountain (11 km)
    Churches5978Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2125Sportsman Lake Park (3 km)
    Forts & heritage2123Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens217Newsome Sinks Karst Area (47 km)
    Parks312Blountsville Recreational Park (31 km)
    Museums18Cullman County Museum (1 km)
    Waterfalls56Larkwood Falls (4 km)
    Caves35Bangor Cave (29 km)
    Other attractions03Shuttle Training Aircraft (78 km)
    Temples02Temple B'nai Sholom (83 km)

    Cullman: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cullman?

    Cullman County Museum (museum, about 1 km), Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District (heritage site, about 1 km), First Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Saint Johns United Church (church, about 1 km), Colonel Cullman (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    200 places on Spotwander: 85 hill stations & viewpoints, 59 churches, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cullman?

    Haynes Mountain, about 11 km by road; Stout Mountain (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cullman?

    Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; First Presbyterian Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cullman?

    Sportsman Lake Park, about 3 km by road; Hart Lake (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cullman?

    Start in Cullman, visit Saint Johns United Church, then First Presbyterian Church, then Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District, then Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, then Cullman County Museum, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cullman?

    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; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Cullman

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