Marion district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Guin

Guin is a town in Marion district, Alabama, United States, home to about 2,322 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 55 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Natural Bridge Park (39 km), Dismals Canyon (52 km) and Nita Lake Dam (57 km).

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Guin, Alabama
Guin, Marion district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Guin at a glance

Location
Marion district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 2,322
Coordinates
33.9657° N, 87.9147° W
Places within 50 km
85 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Guin

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

111 churches within 100 km of Guin. The closest is Gu -Win Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Guin

65 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Guin. The closest is Ford Mountain (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Guin

61 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Guin. The closest is Marion County Public Fishing Lake (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Guin

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Guin. The closest is Jackson's Military Road (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Guin

6 museums within 100 km of Guin. The closest is Old Brilliant Train Depot (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Guin

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Guin. The closest is Dismals Canyon (52 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Guin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Guin
  2. 11 km Siloam Baptist Church · church, Fayette
  3. 9 km Assembly of God Church · church, Marion
  4. 7 km Gu -Win Church · church, Marion
  5. 9 km Mount Olive Freewill Baptist Church · church, Marion
  6. 8 km Liberty Freewill Baptist Church · church, Marion
  7. 10 km Back to Guin

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How to reach Guin

    All places near Guin by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Guin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches55111Gu -Win Church (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1265Ford Mountain (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1061Marion County Public Fishing Lake (13 km)
    Forts & heritage420Jackson's Military Road (18 km)
    Museums16Old Brilliant Train Depot (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Dismals Canyon (52 km)
    Waterfalls23Mill Falls (48 km)
    Parks12Natural Bridge Park (39 km)

    Guin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Guin?

    Gu -Win Church (church, about 6 km), Mount Olive Freewill Baptist Church (church, about 10 km), Liberty Freewill Baptist Church (church, about 10 km), Siloam Baptist Church (church, about 11 km), Assembly of God Church (church, about 13 km), Love Joy Church (church, about 13 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 55 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest church to Guin?

    Gu -Win Church, about 6 km by road; Mount Olive Freewill Baptist Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Guin?

    Ford Mountain, about 32 km by road; State Rock (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Guin?

    Marion County Public Fishing Lake, about 13 km by road; Watkins Lake (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Guin?

    Start in Guin, visit Siloam Baptist Church, then Assembly of God Church, then Gu -Win Church, then Mount Olive Freewill Baptist Church, then Liberty Freewill Baptist Church, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Guin?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Guin

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