Baldwin district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Foley

Foley is a town in Baldwin district, Alabama, United States, home to about 17,218 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 16 museums and 14 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Swift Presbyterian Church (8 km), St. Mark's Lutheran Church (10 km) and St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Magnolia Springs, Alabama) (11 km).

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

Foley at a glance

Location
Baldwin district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 17,218
Coordinates
30.4066° N, 87.6836° W
Places within 50 km
109 (20 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 Foley

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Foley: 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 Foley

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Foley. The closest is Gulf Islands National Seashore (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Foley

50 churches within 100 km of Foley. The closest is Swift Presbyterian Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Foley

34 museums within 100 km of Foley. The closest is Foley Railroad Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Foley

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Foley. The closest is Gulf Shores Public Beach (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Foley

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Foley. The closest is Calvin Childress Number One Lake (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Foley

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Foley. The closest is Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Foley

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

  1. Start in Foley
  2. 10 km St. Mark's Lutheran Church · church, Baldwin
  3. 7 km Swift Presbyterian Church · church, Baldwin
  4. 10 km Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo · nature spot, Baldwin
  5. 9 km Gulf Islands National Seashore · heritage site, Baldwin
  6. 13 km St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Magnolia Springs, Alabama) · church, Baldwin
  7. 11 km Back to Foley

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How to reach Foley

    All places near Foley by distance

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    Places near Foley by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage78Gulf Islands National Seashore (16 km)
    Churches50Swift Presbyterian Church (8 km)
    Museums34Foley Railroad Museum (1 km)
    Beaches & coast25Gulf Shores Public Beach (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Calvin Childress Number One Lake (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo (13 km)
    Parks10OWA (6 km)
    Other attractions76th Street Beach Access (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints6Red Bluff (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves6Ono Island (27 km)
    Waterfalls1Tropic Falls at OWA (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1Mobile Masjid of al-Islam (59 km)

    Foley: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Foley?

    Swift Presbyterian Church (church, about 8 km), St. Mark's Lutheran Church (church, about 10 km), St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Magnolia Springs, Alabama) (church, about 11 km), Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo (nature spot, about 13 km), Gulf Islands National Seashore (heritage site, about 16 km), Foley Railroad Museum (museum, about 1 km).

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

    109 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 16 museums, 14 beaches & coast, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Foley?

    Gulf Islands National Seashore, about 16 km by road; Allen House (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Foley?

    Swift Presbyterian Church, about 8 km by road; St. Mark's Lutheran Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Foley?

    Foley Railroad Museum, about 1 km by road; model Train Museum (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Foley?

    Start in Foley, visit St. Mark's Lutheran Church, then Swift Presbyterian Church, then Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, then Gulf Islands National Seashore, then St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Magnolia Springs, Alabama), and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Foley?

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

    Towns near Foley

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