Wilkinson district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Gordon

Gordon is a town in Wilkinson district, Georgia, United States, home to about 1,956 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit — 57 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 forts & heritage, 25 museums and 15 churches. The must-see places are protected area of Georgia (23 km), Bartram Educational Forest (24 km) and Edwards Lake Dam (28 km).

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Gordon, Georgia
Gordon, Wilkinson district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gordon at a glance

Location
Wilkinson district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 1,956
Coordinates
32.8821° N, 83.3324° W
Places within 50 km
155 (13 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 museums and churches

Top places to visit near Gordon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gordon: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gordon

112 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gordon. The closest is Engelhard Kaolin Tailings Pond Dam (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Gordon

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gordon. The closest is The L.P. James Home of Bill Cathy Newby (20 km); the best-known is Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Gordon

33 museums within 100 km of Gordon. The closest is Georgia's Old Capital Museum at The Depot (27 km); the best-known is Cannonball House (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Gordon

27 churches within 100 km of Gordon. The closest is Mount Gilgal Baptist Church (19 km); the best-known is Christ Episcopal Church (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gordon

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gordon. The closest is Hillhouse Hill (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Gordon

11 parks within 100 km of Gordon. The closest is Lockerly Arboretum (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Gordon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gordon
  2. 2 km Engelhard Technical Center Dam · dam, Wilkinson
  3. 21 km protected area of Georgia · nature spot, Jones
  4. 36 km Bartram Educational Forest · nature spot, McCormick
  5. 19 km Lake Tchukolaho Dam · dam, Wilkinson
  6. 6 km Engelhard Kaolin Tailings Pond Dam · dam, Wilkinson
  7. 1 km Back to Gordon

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    Places near Gordon by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs112Engelhard Kaolin Tailings Pond Dam (1 km)
    Forts & heritage58The L.P. James Home of Bill Cathy Newby (20 km)
    Museums33Georgia's Old Capital Museum at The Depot (27 km)
    Churches27Mount Gilgal Baptist Church (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Hillhouse Hill (22 km)
    Parks11Lockerly Arboretum (28 km)
    Beaches & coast10Rocky Creek Beach (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens7protected area of Georgia (23 km)
    Other attractions7EC-135N “Stratotanker” (50 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2Ocmulgee River (51 km)
    Temples1Temple Beth Israel (36 km)
    Waterfalls1Falls at Spring Creek (45 km)

    Gordon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gordon?

    Engelhard Kaolin Tailings Pond Dam (dam, about 1 km), Engelhard Technical Center Dam (dam, about 2 km), protected area of Georgia (nature spot, about 23 km), Bartram Educational Forest (nature spot, about 24 km), Lake Tchukolaho Dam (dam, about 6 km), Edwards Lake Dam (dam, about 28 km).

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

    155 places on Spotwander: 57 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 forts & heritage, 25 museums, 15 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gordon?

    Engelhard Kaolin Tailings Pond Dam, about 1 km by road; Engelhard Technical Center Dam (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gordon?

    The L.P. James Home of Bill Cathy Newby, about 20 km by road; Major John Hatcher historical marker (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Gordon?

    Georgia's Old Capital Museum at The Depot, about 27 km by road; Woods Museum (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gordon?

    Start in Gordon, visit Engelhard Technical Center Dam, then protected area of Georgia, then Bartram Educational Forest, then Lake Tchukolaho Dam, then Engelhard Kaolin Tailings Pond Dam, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gordon?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Gordon

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