Marengo district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Demopolis

Demopolis is a town in Marengo district, Alabama, United States, home to about 7,148 people. Within 50 km by road there are 164 places to visit — 66 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 51 churches, 35 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Demopolis Public Square (1 km), Glover Mausoleum (2 km) and Saint Andrews Church (16 km).

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Demopolis, Alabama
Demopolis, Marengo district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Demopolis at a glance

Location
Marengo district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 7,148
Coordinates
32.5176° N, 87.8364° W
Places within 50 km
164 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Demopolis

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Demopolis: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Demopolis

86 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Demopolis. The closest is Demopolis Country Club Dam (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Demopolis

71 churches within 100 km of Demopolis. The closest is First Presbyterian Church (1 km); the best-known is Saint Andrews Church (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Demopolis

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Demopolis. The closest is Kid Hill (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Demopolis

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Demopolis. The closest is Glover Mausoleum (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Demopolis

4 museums within 100 km of Demopolis. The closest is Marengo County History & Archives Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Demopolis

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Demopolis. The closest is Demopolis Public Square (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Demopolis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Demopolis
  2. 1 km Marengo County History & Archives Museum · museum, Marengo
  3. 1 km Glover Mausoleum · tomb, Marengo
  4. 1 km Demopolis Public Square · nature spot, Marengo
  5. 1 km First Presbyterian Church · church, Marengo
  6. 16 km Saint Andrews Church · church, Hale
  7. 16 km Back to Demopolis

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Demopolis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs6686Demopolis Country Club Dam (4 km)
    Churches5171First Presbyterian Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3542Kid Hill (5 km)
    Forts & heritage79Glover Mausoleum (2 km)
    Museums34Marengo County History & Archives Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions13WSLY-FM (York) (49 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Demopolis Public Square (1 km)
    Parks02Gainesville Park (57 km)
    Waterfalls01Daisy Falls Dam (51 km)

    Demopolis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Demopolis?

    Demopolis Public Square (nature spot, about 1 km), Glover Mausoleum (tomb, about 2 km), Saint Andrews Church (church, about 16 km), First Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Marengo County History & Archives Museum (museum, about 1 km), First Baptist Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    164 places on Spotwander: 66 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 51 churches, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Demopolis?

    Demopolis Country Club Dam, about 4 km by road; M J Fitzgerald Dam (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Demopolis?

    First Presbyterian Church, about 1 km by road; First Baptist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Demopolis?

    Kid Hill, about 5 km by road; Gardners Bluff (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Demopolis?

    Start in Demopolis, visit Marengo County History & Archives Museum, then Glover Mausoleum, then Demopolis Public Square, then First Presbyterian Church, then Saint Andrews Church, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Demopolis?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Demopolis

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