Coffee district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Elba

Elba is a town in Coffee district, Alabama, United States, home to about 3,903 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 churches, 18 forts & heritage and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Boll Weevil Monument (29 km), Frank Jackson State Park (29 km) and Geneva State Forest (43 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Elba on the map

Elba, Alabama
Elba, Coffee district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Elba at a glance

Location
Coffee district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 3,903
Coordinates
31.4146° N, 86.0677° W
Places within 50 km
111 (4 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

Top places to visit near Elba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Elba: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Elba

Things to see near Elba, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Elba

101 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Elba. The closest is Lake Lorene Lake Dam (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Alabama →

Churches near Elba

99 churches within 100 km of Elba. The closest is Brooklyn Baptist Church (19 km). Best time: year-round.

All churches in Alabama →

Forts & heritage near Elba

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Elba. The closest is Elba (8 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Alabama →

Hill stations & viewpoints near Elba

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Elba. The closest is Coston Hill (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

All hill stations & viewpoints in Alabama →

Museums near Elba

12 museums within 100 km of Elba. The closest is The Depot Museum (29 km). Best time: year-round.

All museums in Alabama →

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Elba

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Elba. The closest is Geneva State Forest (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

All wildlife, forests & gardens in Alabama →

A one-day trip from Elba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Elba
  2. 5 km Elba Country Club Lake Dam · dam, Coffee
  3. 3 km Lake Lorene Lake Dam · dam, Coffee
  4. 5 km National Security Lake Dam · dam, Coffee
  5. 5 km Elba · heritage site, Coffee
  6. 29 km Boll Weevil Monument · monument, Coffee
  7. 29 km Back to Elba

Plan a longer trip from Elba — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Elba

No traveller has reported from around Elba yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Elba

    All places near Elba by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Elba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55101Lake Lorene Lake Dam (4 km)
    Churches2899Brooklyn Baptist Church (19 km)
    Forts & heritage1834Elba (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints114Coston Hill (20 km)
    Museums312The Depot Museum (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Geneva State Forest (43 km)
    Parks25Victoria Ball Park (22 km)
    Waterfalls02High Falls Assembly of God Church (54 km)
    Beaches & coast01Emerald Lake Park (81 km)
    Other attractions01WTBF-AM (Troy) (61 km)

    Elba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Elba?

    Lake Lorene Lake Dam (dam, about 4 km), Elba Country Club Lake Dam (dam, about 5 km), National Security Lake Dam (dam, about 8 km), Elba (heritage site, about 8 km), Boll Weevil Monument (monument, about 29 km), Frank Jackson State Park (park, about 29 km).

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

    111 places on Spotwander: 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Elba?

    Lake Lorene Lake Dam, about 4 km by road; Elba Country Club Lake Dam (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Elba?

    Brooklyn Baptist Church, about 19 km by road; Bluff Springs Baptist Church (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Elba?

    Elba, about 8 km by road; Tornado Memorial (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Elba?

    Start in Elba, visit Elba Country Club Lake Dam, then Lake Lorene Lake Dam, then National Security Lake Dam, then Elba, then Boll Weevil Monument, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Elba?

    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.

    Towns near Elba

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