Wake district, North Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Garner

Garner is a town in Wake district, North Carolina, United States, home to about 28,053 people. Within 50 km by road there are 227 places to visit — 84 churches, 49 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 waterfalls and 21 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Yates Mill (8 km), Dorothea Dix Park (9 km) and First Baptist Church of Raleigh (10 km).

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Garner, North Carolina
Garner, Wake district, North Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Garner at a glance

Location
Wake district, North Carolina, United States
Population
about 28,053
Coordinates
35.7113° N, 78.6142° W
Places within 50 km
227 (27 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Garner

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Garner: 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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Churches near Garner

96 churches within 100 km of Garner. The closest is Progressive Missionary Baptist Church (5 km); the best-known is First Baptist Church of Raleigh (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Garner

54 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Garner. The closest is Lake Wheeler Park (10 km); the best-known is Sunset Lake (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Garner

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Garner. The closest is Lake Johnson Waterfall (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Garner

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Garner. The closest is Sir Walter Raleigh Hotel (9 km); the best-known is North Carolina Museum of History (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Garner

22 museums within 100 km of Garner. The closest is Yates Mill (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Garner

17 parks within 100 km of Garner. The closest is Dorothea Dix Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Garner

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Garner
  2. 8 km Yates Mill · museum, Wake
  3. 8 km Dorothea Dix Park · park, Wake
  4. 3 km North Carolina Museum of History · heritage site, Wake
  5. 1 km Christ Episcopal Church · church, Wake
  6. 1 km First Baptist Church of Raleigh · church, Wake
  7. 10 km Back to Garner

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How to reach Garner

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Garner by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8496Progressive Missionary Baptist Church (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4954Lake Wheeler Park (10 km)
    Waterfalls2828Lake Johnson Waterfall (7 km)
    Forts & heritage2127Sir Walter Raleigh Hotel (9 km)
    Museums1822Yates Mill (8 km)
    Parks717Dorothea Dix Park (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens612Court of North Carolina (12 km)
    Other attractions24Carousel (11 km)
    Temples44Young Missionary Temple (4 km)
    Beaches & coast44Crosswinds Beach (43 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Flat Rock (46 km)
    Caves11The Luxe Cave (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Islamic Association of Raleigh (14 km)
    Treks01Haw River Land Trail (100 km)

    Garner: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Garner?

    Yates Mill (museum, about 8 km), Dorothea Dix Park (park, about 9 km), First Baptist Church of Raleigh (church, about 10 km), Christ Episcopal Church (church, about 10 km), North Carolina Museum of History (heritage site, about 10 km), Edenton Street United Methodist Church (church, about 10 km).

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

    227 places on Spotwander: 84 churches, 49 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 waterfalls, 21 forts & heritage, 18 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Garner?

    Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, about 5 km by road; First Congregational Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Garner?

    Lake Wheeler Park, about 10 km by road; Matthews Lake Dam (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Garner?

    Lake Johnson Waterfall, about 7 km by road; Falls Lake (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Garner?

    Start in Garner, visit Yates Mill, then Dorothea Dix Park, then North Carolina Museum of History, then Christ Episcopal Church, then First Baptist Church of Raleigh, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Garner?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Garner

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