Monroe district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Forsyth

Forsyth is a town in Monroe district, Georgia, United States, home to about 4,013 people. Within 50 km by road there are 172 places to visit — 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 36 forts & heritage, 30 churches and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge (27 km), Chief Mcintosh Lake Dam (30 km) and Museum of Arts and Sciences (37 km).

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Forsyth, Georgia
Forsyth, Monroe district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Forsyth at a glance

Location
Monroe district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 4,013
Coordinates
33.0343° N, 83.9382° W
Places within 50 km
172 (11 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 Forsyth

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Forsyth

80 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Forsyth. The closest is Persons Lake Dam (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Forsyth

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Forsyth. The closest is Forsyth Commercial Historic District (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Forsyth

32 churches within 100 km of Forsyth. The closest is Fellowship Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Forsyth

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Forsyth. The closest is Providence Hill (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Forsyth

14 museums within 100 km of Forsyth. The closest is Monroe County Museum-Genealogy (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Forsyth

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Forsyth. The closest is Sandy Beach (34 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Forsyth

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Forsyth
  2. 1 km Forsyth Commercial Historic District · heritage site, Monroe
  3. 4 km Persons Lake Dam · dam, Monroe
  4. 4 km Fellowship Church · church, Monroe
  5. 2 km Days Lake Dam · dam, Monroe
  6. 4 km Monroe County Museum-Genealogy · museum, Monroe
  7. 0 km Back to Forsyth

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How to reach Forsyth

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Forsyth by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5580Persons Lake Dam (4 km)
    Forts & heritage3640Forsyth Commercial Historic District (1 km)
    Churches3032Fellowship Church (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1421Providence Hill (8 km)
    Museums1314Monroe County Museum-Genealogy (1 km)
    Beaches & coast89Sandy Beach (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge (27 km)
    Parks67Hilchiti Experimental Forest (29 km)
    Other attractions15Historic Crawford County Courthouse (44 km)
    Waterfalls44High Falls Baptist Church (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Nelson Island (32 km)
    Temples11Temple Beth Israel (45 km)

    Forsyth: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Forsyth?

    Forsyth Commercial Historic District (heritage site, about 1 km), Monroe County Museum-Genealogy (museum, about 1 km), Fellowship Church (church, about 2 km), Persons Lake Dam (dam, about 4 km), Days Lake Dam (dam, about 4 km), Fairview Methodist Church (church, about 5 km).

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

    172 places on Spotwander: 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 36 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Forsyth?

    Persons Lake Dam, about 4 km by road; Days Lake Dam (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Forsyth?

    Forsyth Commercial Historic District, about 1 km by road; Gen David Adams Grave (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Forsyth?

    Fellowship Church, about 2 km by road; Fairview Methodist Church (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Forsyth?

    Start in Forsyth, visit Forsyth Commercial Historic District, then Persons Lake Dam, then Fellowship Church, then Days Lake Dam, then Monroe County Museum-Genealogy, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Forsyth?

    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 Forsyth

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