Houston district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Dothan

Dothan is a town in Houston district, Alabama, United States, home to about 68,567 people. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit — 58 churches, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens and 22 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Wiregrass Church (2 km), Emerald Lake Park (5 km) and George W. Andrews Lake (34 km).

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Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, Houston district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dothan at a glance

Location
Houston district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 68,567
Coordinates
31.2232° N, 85.3905° W
Places within 50 km
145 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Dothan

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Churches near Dothan

78 churches within 100 km of Dothan. The closest is Cherry Street African Methodist Episcopal Church (1 km); the best-known is Wiregrass Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dothan

73 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dothan. The closest is Jessie Forrester Dam (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dothan

52 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dothan. The closest is Dothan Area Botanical Gardens (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Dothan

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dothan. The closest is Dothan Leadership Monument (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dothan

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dothan. The closest is Balcom Hill (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Dothan

8 museums within 100 km of Dothan. The closest is E. R. Porter Hardware Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dothan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dothan
  2. 1 km Wiregrass Museum of Art · museum, Houston
  3. 5 km Emerald Lake Park · beach, Houston
  4. 4 km Wiregrass Church · church, Houston
  5. 1 km Dothan Leadership Monument · monument, Houston
  6. 1 km E. R. Porter Hardware Museum · museum, Houston
  7. 0 km Back to Dothan

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How to reach Dothan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dothan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5878Cherry Street African Methodist Episcopal Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3573Jessie Forrester Dam (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2252Dothan Area Botanical Gardens (10 km)
    Forts & heritage2237Dothan Leadership Monument (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints110Balcom Hill (39 km)
    Museums58E. R. Porter Hardware Museum (1 km)
    Caves06Cavern Tour Exit (60 km)
    Parks05Florida Caverns State Park (60 km)
    Beaches & coast12Emerald Lake Park (5 km)
    Waterfalls12Rock Falls (34 km)
    Other attractions02Blue Hole Spring (59 km)

    Dothan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dothan?

    Wiregrass Church (church, about 2 km), Emerald Lake Park (beach, about 5 km), E. R. Porter Hardware Museum (museum, about 1 km), Dothan Leadership Monument (monument, about 1 km), Wiregrass Museum of Art (museum, about 1 km), World's Smallest City Block (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    145 places on Spotwander: 58 churches, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest church to Dothan?

    Cherry Street African Methodist Episcopal Church, about 1 km by road; First Baptist Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Dothan?

    Jessie Forrester Dam, about 6 km by road; Dan Morris Lake Dam (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Dothan?

    Dothan Area Botanical Gardens, about 10 km by road; McVane Pond (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dothan?

    Start in Dothan, visit Wiregrass Museum of Art, then Emerald Lake Park, then Wiregrass Church, then Dothan Leadership Monument, then E. R. Porter Hardware Museum, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dothan?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Dothan

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