Whitfield district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Dalton

Dalton is a town in Whitfield district, Georgia, United States, home to about 33,853 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 60 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 forts & heritage, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 12 churches. The must-see places are Chief Vann House (17 km), Keith Valley (19 km) and Monastery of the Glorious Ascension (21 km).

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Dalton, Georgia
Dalton, Whitfield district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dalton at a glance

Location
Whitfield district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 33,853
Coordinates
34.7698° N, 84.9702° W
Places within 50 km
158 (30 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Dalton

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

94 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dalton. The closest is Mount Rachel (3 km); the best-known is Keith Valley (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Dalton

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dalton. The closest is Dalton Commercial Historic District (1 km); the best-known is Chief Vann House (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dalton

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dalton. The closest is Threadmill Lake Dam (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Dalton

17 churches within 100 km of Dalton. The closest is Mount Carmel Baptist Church (20 km); the best-known is Monastery of the Glorious Ascension (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Dalton

12 museums within 100 km of Dalton. The closest is Whitfield County Historical Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Dalton

12 parks within 100 km of Dalton. The closest is Houston Valley ORV Area (18 km); the best-known is Red Clay State Historic Park (31 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Dalton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 97 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dalton
  2. 21 km Monastery of the Glorious Ascension · monastery, Whitfield
  3. 25 km Chief Vann House · heritage site, Murray
  4. 31 km Keith Valley · viewpoint, East Tennessee
  5. 19 km The Dalton Depot · heritage site, Whitfield
  6. 1 km Dalton Commercial Historic District · heritage site, Whitfield
  7. 0 km Back to Dalton

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How to reach Dalton

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    Within 15 km of Dalton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dalton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints6094Mount Rachel (3 km)
    Forts & heritage4649Dalton Commercial Historic District (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1727Threadmill Lake Dam (3 km)
    Churches1217Mount Carmel Baptist Church (20 km)
    Museums812Whitfield County Historical Museum (2 km)
    Parks412Houston Valley ORV Area (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens412New Echota State Historic Site (33 km)
    Waterfalls36Keown Falls (26 km)
    Caves45Cave Hollow (19 km)
    Other attractions03Jeep (95 km)

    Dalton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dalton?

    Chief Vann House (heritage site, about 17 km), Keith Valley (viewpoint, about 19 km), Dalton Commercial Historic District (heritage site, about 1 km), Monastery of the Glorious Ascension (monastery, about 21 km), The Dalton Depot (heritage site, about 1 km), Campaign for Atlanta;Johnston's Review (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    158 places on Spotwander: 60 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 forts & heritage, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 churches, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dalton?

    Mount Rachel, about 3 km by road; Rocky Face Mountain (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dalton?

    Dalton Commercial Historic District, about 1 km by road; The Dalton Depot (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Dalton?

    Threadmill Lake Dam, about 3 km by road; Hiag Mill (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dalton?

    Start in Dalton, visit Monastery of the Glorious Ascension, then Chief Vann House, then Keith Valley, then The Dalton Depot, then Dalton Commercial Historic District, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dalton?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Dalton

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