Columbia district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Evans

Evans is a town in Columbia district, Georgia, United States, home to about 29,011 people. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit — 36 churches, 40 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 forts & heritage and 11 museums. The must-see places are Fort Gordon (17 km), Burks Mountain (17 km) and Below Dam Recreation Area (19 km).

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Evans, Georgia
Evans, Columbia district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Evans at a glance

Location
Columbia district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 29,011
Coordinates
33.5337° N, 82.1307° W
Places within 50 km
145 (12 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 Evans

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Churches near Evans

82 churches within 100 km of Evans. The closest is Bethany Church (14 km); the best-known is First Baptist Church of North Augusta (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Evans

77 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Evans. The closest is Stevens Creek Dam (10 km); the best-known is Below Dam Recreation Area (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Evans

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Evans. The closest is Columbia County Military Memorial Wall (2 km); the best-known is Fort Gordon (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Evans

18 museums within 100 km of Evans. The closest is Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History and Conference Center (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Evans

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Evans. The closest is Poverty Hill (14 km); the best-known is Burks Mountain (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Evans

8 parks within 100 km of Evans. The closest is Clarks Hill Recreation Area (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Evans

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 97 km on the road.

  1. Start in Evans
  2. 17 km Burks Mountain · viewpoint, McCormick
  3. 6 km Below Dam Recreation Area · dam, McCormick
  4. 34 km Meriwether Monument · monument, Aiken
  5. 1 km First Baptist Church of North Augusta · church, Aiken
  6. 22 km Fort Gordon · fort, Aiken
  7. 17 km Back to Evans

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How to reach Evans

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Evans by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3682Bethany Church (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4077Stevens Creek Dam (10 km)
    Forts & heritage4161Columbia County Military Memorial Wall (2 km)
    Museums1118Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History and Conference Center (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints717Poverty Hill (14 km)
    Parks28Clarks Hill Recreation Area (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Augusta Botanical Gardens (20 km)
    Other attractions24Amen Corner (14 km)
    Caves11The Gaming Cave (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Aiken Masjid (44 km)
    Temples01Faith Temple (81 km)
    Waterfalls01Calhoun Falls State Recreation Area (86 km)

    Evans: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Evans?

    Fort Gordon (fort, about 17 km), Burks Mountain (viewpoint, about 17 km), Below Dam Recreation Area (dam, about 19 km), First Baptist Church of North Augusta (church, about 19 km), Meriwether Monument (monument, about 19 km), Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve (nature spot, about 22 km).

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

    145 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 40 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 forts & heritage, 11 museums, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Evans?

    Bethany Church, about 14 km by road; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Evans?

    Stevens Creek Dam, about 10 km by road; Augusta City Lock and Dam (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Evans?

    Columbia County Military Memorial Wall, about 2 km by road; Stallings Island (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Evans?

    Start in Evans, visit Burks Mountain, then Below Dam Recreation Area, then Meriwether Monument, then First Baptist Church of North Augusta, then Fort Gordon, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Evans?

    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 Evans

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