Places to visit near

Gordo

Gordo is a town in Pickens district, Alabama, United States of about 1,687 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit: 59 churches, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 45 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lake Lurleen State Park, Lake Tuscaloosa and Queen City Fountain.

33.3201° N, 87.9028° WPop. 1,687

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Within 30 km24 places
Within 50 km170
Must-see21
Notable254
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Gordo

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:32 pm

71 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Gordo
  2. Hargrove United Methodist Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Crossroads Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Pleasant Grove Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Lake Lurleen State Parklake · 45 min
  6. Oak Grove Christian Methodist Episcopal Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Gordo
Today’s loopGordoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gordo?

Hargrove United Methodist Church (church, about 5 km), Pleasant Grove Church (church, about 6 km), Lake Lurleen State Park (lake, about 27 km), Lowes Dam (dam, about 7 km), Oak Grove Christian Methodist Episcopal Church (church, about 7 km), Crossroads Church (church, about 9 km).

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

170 places on Spotwander: 59 churches, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 45 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Gordo?

Hargrove United Methodist Church, about 5 km by road; Pleasant Grove Church (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Gordo?

Lowes Dam, about 7 km by road; Harless Lake Dam (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gordo?

Start in Gordo, visit Hargrove United Methodist Church, then Crossroads Church, then Pleasant Grove Church, then Lake Lurleen State Park, then Oak Grove Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.