Habersham district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Demorest

Demorest is a town in Habersham district, Georgia, United States, home to about 2,050 people. Within 50 km by road there are 166 places to visit — 82 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 waterfalls and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Chenocetah Mountain (10 km), Currahee Mountain (20 km) and Toccoa Falls (22 km).

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

Demorest at a glance

Location
Habersham district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 2,050
Coordinates
34.5651° N, 83.5452° W
Places within 50 km
166 (37 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 Demorest

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Demorest

112 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Demorest. The closest is Chenocetah Mountain (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Demorest

38 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Demorest. The closest is Demorest Lake (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Demorest

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Demorest. 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 Demorest

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

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Churches near Demorest

15 churches within 100 km of Demorest. The closest is Bethel Temple Congregational Holiness Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Demorest

12 museums within 100 km of Demorest. The closest is Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Demorest

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Demorest
  2. 1 km Demorest Commercial Historic District · heritage site, Habersham
  3. 1 km Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art · museum, Habersham
  4. 1 km Demorest Lake · lake, Habersham
  5. 20 km Currahee Mountain · viewpoint, Stephens
  6. 15 km Chenocetah Mountain · viewpoint, Habersham
  7. 10 km Back to Demorest

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    Within 15 km of Demorest

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Demorest by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints82112Chenocetah Mountain (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2538Demorest Lake (1 km)
    Waterfalls2024Toccoa Falls (22 km)
    Forts & heritage1119Demorest Commercial Historic District (1 km)
    Churches1015Bethel Temple Congregational Holiness Church (5 km)
    Museums1012Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens211Pritchett Swamp (32 km)
    Parks38Locust Stake ORV Area (18 km)
    Other attractions28M60 (35 km)
    Treks04Arkaquah Trail (55 km)
    Beaches & coast11Garrison Shoals (31 km)

    Demorest: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Demorest?

    Chenocetah Mountain (viewpoint, about 10 km), Currahee Mountain (viewpoint, about 20 km), Demorest Commercial Historic District (heritage site, about 1 km), Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (museum, about 1 km), Demorest Lake (lake, about 1 km), Toccoa Falls (waterfall, about 22 km).

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

    166 places on Spotwander: 82 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 waterfalls, 11 forts & heritage, 10 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Demorest?

    Chenocetah Mountain, about 10 km by road; Harvest Mountain (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Demorest?

    Demorest Lake, about 1 km by road; Nalls Lake Dam (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Demorest?

    Toccoa Falls, about 22 km by road; Upper Falls View (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Demorest?

    Start in Demorest, visit Demorest Commercial Historic District, then Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art, then Demorest Lake, then Currahee Mountain, then Chenocetah Mountain, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Demorest?

    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 Demorest

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