Baldwin district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Elberta

Elberta is a town in Baldwin district, Alabama, United States, home to about 1,652 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit — 40 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 20 museums and 11 beaches & coast. The must-see places are St. Mark's Lutheran Church (1 km), Swift Presbyterian Church (7 km) and Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo (17 km).

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Elberta, Alabama
Elberta, Baldwin district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Elberta at a glance

Location
Baldwin district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 1,652
Coordinates
30.4144° N, 87.5978° W
Places within 50 km
117 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Elberta

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Elberta: 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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Forts & heritage near Elberta

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Elberta. The closest is Blue Marlin (17 km); the best-known is Gulf Islands National Seashore (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Elberta

45 churches within 100 km of Elberta. The closest is St. Mark's Lutheran Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Elberta

34 museums within 100 km of Elberta. The closest is model Train Museum (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Elberta

29 beaches & coast within 100 km of Elberta. The closest is Bear Point (19 km); the best-known is Gulf Shores Public Beach (27 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Elberta

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Elberta. The closest is Bob Pace Dam (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Elberta

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Elberta. The closest is Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Elberta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Elberta
  2. 1 km St. Mark's Lutheran Church · church, Baldwin
  3. 21 km St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Magnolia Springs, Alabama) · church, Baldwin
  4. 16 km Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo · nature spot, Baldwin
  5. 10 km Gulf State Park · nature spot, Baldwin
  6. 15 km Swift Presbyterian Church · church, Baldwin
  7. 7 km Back to Elberta

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How to reach Elberta

    All places near Elberta by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Elberta by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage78Blue Marlin (17 km)
    Churches45St. Mark's Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Museums34model Train Museum (10 km)
    Beaches & coast29Bear Point (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Bob Pace Dam (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo (17 km)
    Parks12OWA (9 km)
    Other attractions96th Street Beach Access (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves7Ono Island (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints6Red Bluff (17 km)
    Waterfalls1Tropic Falls at OWA (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1Mobile Masjid of al-Islam (67 km)

    Elberta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Elberta?

    St. Mark's Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km), Swift Presbyterian Church (church, about 7 km), Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo (nature spot, about 17 km), Gulf State Park (nature spot, about 21 km), St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Magnolia Springs, Alabama) (church, about 21 km), Gulf Islands National Seashore (heritage site, about 24 km).

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

    117 places on Spotwander: 40 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 20 museums, 11 beaches & coast, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Elberta?

    Blue Marlin, about 17 km by road; Old Spanish Trail from Mobile to Pensacola (1919) (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Elberta?

    St. Mark's Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; Swift Presbyterian Church (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Elberta?

    model Train Museum, about 10 km by road; Foley Railroad Museum (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Elberta?

    Start in Elberta, visit St. Mark's Lutheran Church, then St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Magnolia Springs, Alabama), then Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, then Gulf State Park, then Swift Presbyterian Church, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Elberta?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Elberta

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