Baldwin district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Daphne

Daphne is a town in Baldwin district, Alabama, United States, home to about 24,896 people. Within 50 km by road there are 207 places to visit — 69 churches, 52 forts & heritage, 28 museums and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Grand Bay Savanna Little River Road Addition State Nature Preserve (2 km), Malbis Memorial Church (9 km) and Lebanon Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (13 km).

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Daphne, Alabama
Daphne, Baldwin district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Daphne at a glance

Location
Baldwin district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 24,896
Coordinates
30.6035° N, 87.9036° W
Places within 50 km
207 (34 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Daphne

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Churches near Daphne

75 churches within 100 km of Daphne. The closest is Little Bethel Baptist Church (1 km); the best-known is Malbis Memorial Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Daphne

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Daphne. The closest is The Fallen Guardians Monument (17 km); the best-known is Blakeley (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Daphne

31 museums within 100 km of Daphne. The closest is Daphne History Museum (1 km); the best-known is Fort Conde (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Daphne

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Daphne. The closest is Bay John (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Daphne

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Daphne. The closest is Grand Bay Savanna Little River Road Addition State Nature Preserve (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Daphne

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Daphne. The closest is Choctaw Point Light (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Daphne

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Daphne
  2. 13 km Lebanon Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church · church, Baldwin
  3. 20 km Malbis Memorial Church · monument, Baldwin
  4. 20 km USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park · monument, Mobile
  5. 5 km Choctaw Point Light · lake, Baldwin
  6. 11 km Grand Bay Savanna Little River Road Addition State Nature Preserve · nature spot, Baldwin
  7. 2 km Back to Daphne

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Daphne by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6975Little Bethel Baptist Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage5267The Fallen Guardians Monument (17 km)
    Museums2831Daphne History Museum (1 km)
    Beaches & coast719Bay John (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens816Grand Bay Savanna Little River Road Addition State Nature Preserve (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1013Choctaw Point Light (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1011Little Sand Island (17 km)
    Parks610USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park (17 km)
    Other attractions68Battery Gladden Light (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints78Red Bluff (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mobile Masjid of al-Islam (22 km)
    Buddhist sites11Carmelite Monastery (24 km)
    Caves11The Cave (40 km)
    Waterfalls11Tropic Falls at OWA (44 km)

    Daphne: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Daphne?

    Grand Bay Savanna Little River Road Addition State Nature Preserve (nature spot, about 2 km), Malbis Memorial Church (monument, about 9 km), Lebanon Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (church, about 13 km), Choctaw Point Light (lake, about 13 km), Battery Gladden Light (attraction, about 17 km), Lvtp5a1 (attraction, about 17 km).

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

    207 places on Spotwander: 69 churches, 52 forts & heritage, 28 museums, 7 beaches & coast, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Daphne?

    Little Bethel Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Universal African Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Daphne?

    The Fallen Guardians Monument, about 17 km by road; Lower Alabama Vietnam Veterans Memorial (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Daphne?

    Daphne History Museum, about 1 km by road; John Martin Nature Center (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Daphne?

    Start in Daphne, visit Lebanon Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, then Malbis Memorial Church, then USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, then Choctaw Point Light, then Grand Bay Savanna Little River Road Addition State Nature Preserve, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Daphne?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Daphne

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