Ben Hill district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald is a town in Ben Hill district, Georgia, United States, home to about 9,013 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 56 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 churches, 13 forts & heritage and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site (17 km), Coleman Pond (23 km) and Broxton Rocks (47 km).

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Fitzgerald, Georgia
Fitzgerald, Ben Hill district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fitzgerald at a glance

Location
Ben Hill district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 9,013
Coordinates
31.7149° N, 83.2527° W
Places within 50 km
94 (3 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 Fitzgerald

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fitzgerald

146 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fitzgerald. The closest is City of Fitzgerald Dam Northeast (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Fitzgerald

43 churches within 100 km of Fitzgerald. The closest is Church of the Nazarene (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Fitzgerald

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fitzgerald. The closest is 1800's Home (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fitzgerald

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fitzgerald. The closest is Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Fitzgerald

14 parks within 100 km of Fitzgerald. The closest is Faircloth Field (52 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fitzgerald

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fitzgerald. The closest is Red Bluff (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Fitzgerald

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fitzgerald
  2. 1 km Holiness Church · church, Ben Hill
  3. 1 km 1800's Home · heritage site, Ben Hill
  4. 17 km Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site · monument, Irwin
  5. 17 km Blue and Gray Museum · museum, Ben Hill
  6. 1 km Church of the Nazarene · church, Ben Hill
  7. 0 km Back to Fitzgerald

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How to reach Fitzgerald

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fitzgerald by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56146City of Fitzgerald Dam Northeast (2 km)
    Churches1243Church of the Nazarene (1 km)
    Forts & heritage13301800's Home (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens226Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site (17 km)
    Parks014Faircloth Field (52 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints611Red Bluff (20 km)
    Museums410Blue and Gray Museum (1 km)
    Temples02Bristol Temple (70 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Double Islands (96 km)
    Waterfalls11Rock Falls (47 km)

    Fitzgerald: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fitzgerald?

    Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site (monument, about 17 km), Church of the Nazarene (church, about 1 km), Blue and Gray Museum (museum, about 1 km), 1800's Home (heritage site, about 1 km), Holiness Church (church, about 1 km), Holsee Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    94 places on Spotwander: 56 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Fitzgerald?

    City of Fitzgerald Dam Northeast, about 2 km by road; Simms Lake Dam (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Fitzgerald?

    Church of the Nazarene, about 1 km by road; Holiness Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fitzgerald?

    1800's Home, about 1 km by road; Lake Beatrice Skating Rink (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fitzgerald?

    Start in Fitzgerald, visit Holiness Church, then 1800's Home, then Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site, then Blue and Gray Museum, then Church of the Nazarene, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fitzgerald?

    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 Fitzgerald

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