Fayette district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Fayette

Fayette is a town in Fayette district, Alabama, United States, home to about 4,490 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 49 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lake Lurleen State Park (57 km), Lake Tuscaloosa (57 km) and Natural Bridge Park (62 km).

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Fayette, Alabama
Fayette, Fayette district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fayette at a glance

Location
Fayette district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 4,490
Coordinates
33.6846° N, 87.8308° W
Places within 50 km
91
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Fayette

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Churches near Fayette

101 churches within 100 km of Fayette. The closest is Carter Christian Methodist Episcopal Temple (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fayette

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fayette. The closest is Scareum Mountain (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fayette

48 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fayette. The closest is Baptist Lake (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Fayette

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fayette. The closest is North River Number 1 Mine (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Fayette

9 museums within 100 km of Fayette. The closest is Old Brilliant Train Depot (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Fayette

4 parks within 100 km of Fayette. The closest is Natural Bridge Park (62 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Fayette

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fayette
  2. 1 km Carter Christian Methodist Episcopal Temple · church, Fayette
  3. 6 km Baptist Lake · lake, Fayette
  4. 1 km Scareum Mountain · viewpoint, Fayette
  5. 6 km Goat Hill · hill, Fayette
  6. 16 km Harkins Lake Dam · dam, Fayette
  7. 9 km Back to Fayette

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How to reach Fayette

    All places near Fayette by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fayette by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches49101Carter Christian Methodist Episcopal Temple (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2856Scareum Mountain (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1048Baptist Lake (7 km)
    Forts & heritage331North River Number 1 Mine (28 km)
    Museums19Old Brilliant Train Depot (49 km)
    Parks04Natural Bridge Park (62 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Dismals Canyon (89 km)
    Waterfalls01Parker Falls (72 km)

    Fayette: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fayette?

    Carter Christian Methodist Episcopal Temple (church, about 1 km), Baptist Lake (lake, about 7 km), Scareum Mountain (viewpoint, about 8 km), Harkins Lake Dam (dam, about 9 km), Goat Hill (hill, about 9 km), Bethlehem Methodist Church (church, about 9 km).

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

    91 places on Spotwander: 49 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest church to Fayette?

    Carter Christian Methodist Episcopal Temple, about 1 km by road; Bethlehem Methodist Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fayette?

    Scareum Mountain, about 8 km by road; Goat Hill (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Fayette?

    Baptist Lake, about 7 km by road; Harkins Lake Dam (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fayette?

    Start in Fayette, visit Carter Christian Methodist Episcopal Temple, then Baptist Lake, then Scareum Mountain, then Goat Hill, then Harkins Lake Dam, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fayette?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Fayette

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