Harnett district, North Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Dunn

Dunn is a town in Harnett district, North Carolina, United States, home to about 9,723 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 churches, 26 forts & heritage and 9 museums. The must-see places are Averasboro Battlefield Museum (9 km), Old Bluff Presbyterian Church (22 km) and Bentonville Civil War Battlefield Visitor Area (33 km).

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Dunn, North Carolina
Dunn, Harnett district, North Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dunn at a glance

Location
Harnett district, North Carolina, United States
Population
about 9,723
Coordinates
35.3063° N, 78.6089° W
Places within 50 km
111 (16 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 forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Dunn

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dunn

78 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dunn. The closest is Hannas Lake Dam (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Dunn

63 churches within 100 km of Dunn. The closest is Corinth Church (14 km); the best-known is Old Bluff Presbyterian Church (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dunn

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dunn. The closest is Oak Grove Plantation (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Dunn

26 museums within 100 km of Dunn. The closest is General William C Lee Airborne Museum (1 km); the best-known is Averasboro Battlefield Museum (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dunn

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dunn. The closest is Raven Rock State Park (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Dunn

12 parks within 100 km of Dunn. The closest is Bentonville Civil War Battlefield Visitor Area (33 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Dunn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dunn
  2. 1 km General William C Lee Airborne Museum · museum, Harnett
  3. 9 km Averasboro Battlefield Museum · museum, Harnett
  4. 13 km Old Bluff Presbyterian Church · church, Cumberland
  5. 23 km McLambs Pond · lake, Harnett
  6. 3 km Hannas Lake Dam · dam, Harnett
  7. 2 km Back to Dunn

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dunn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3878Hannas Lake Dam (2 km)
    Churches2263Corinth Church (14 km)
    Forts & heritage2648Oak Grove Plantation (12 km)
    Museums926General William C Lee Airborne Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens313Raven Rock State Park (40 km)
    Parks412Bentonville Civil War Battlefield Visitor Area (33 km)
    Waterfalls610Carvers Falls (35 km)
    Temples06Young Missionary Temple (60 km)
    Other attractions23Market House (47 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Raven Rock (40 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01McKay Island (60 km)
    Beaches & coast01Kenly 95 (65 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Association of Raleigh (68 km)
    Caves01The Luxe Cave (68 km)

    Dunn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dunn?

    Averasboro Battlefield Museum (museum, about 9 km), General William C Lee Airborne Museum (museum, about 1 km), Old Bluff Presbyterian Church (church, about 22 km), Hannas Lake Dam (dam, about 2 km), McLambs Pond (lake, about 3 km), Hayner Pond Dam (dam, about 10 km).

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

    111 places on Spotwander: 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Dunn?

    Hannas Lake Dam, about 2 km by road; McLambs Pond (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dunn?

    Corinth Church, about 14 km by road; Culbreth Memorial Church (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dunn?

    Oak Grove Plantation, about 12 km by road; William T. Smith House (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dunn?

    Start in Dunn, visit General William C Lee Airborne Museum, then Averasboro Battlefield Museum, then Old Bluff Presbyterian Church, then McLambs Pond, then Hannas Lake Dam, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dunn?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Dunn

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