Richmond district, North Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Hamlet

Hamlet is a town in Richmond district, North Carolina, United States, home to about 6,454 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 churches, 9 forts & heritage and 4 museums. The must-see places are Old St. David's Episcopal Church (34 km), Lake Tillery (62 km) and Sugarloaf Mountain (64 km).

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Hamlet, North Carolina
Hamlet, Richmond district, North Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hamlet at a glance

Location
Richmond district, North Carolina, United States
Population
about 6,454
Coordinates
34.8849° N, 79.6942° W
Places within 50 km
71 (1 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Hamlet

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

90 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hamlet. The closest is Hinson Lake (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Hamlet

87 churches within 100 km of Hamlet. The closest is Aaron Temple Methodist Church (18 km); the best-known is Old St. David's Episcopal Church (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hamlet

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hamlet. The closest is Imperial Memoerial (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Hamlet

27 museums within 100 km of Hamlet. The closest is National Railroad Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Hamlet

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Hamlet. The closest is Great Falls Pond (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Hamlet

7 parks within 100 km of Hamlet. The closest is Caston Park (35 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Hamlet

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hamlet
  2. 1 km National Railroad Museum · museum, Richmond
  3. 1 km Imperial Memoerial · heritage site, Richmond
  4. 33 km Old St. David's Episcopal Church · church, Chesterfield
  5. 35 km Great Falls Pond · waterfall, Marlboro
  6. 4 km Hinson Lake · lake, Marlboro
  7. 9 km Back to Hamlet

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How to reach Hamlet

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hamlet by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2490Hinson Lake (9 km)
    Churches2887Aaron Temple Methodist Church (18 km)
    Forts & heritage938Imperial Memoerial (1 km)
    Museums427National Railroad Museum (1 km)
    Waterfalls212Great Falls Pond (12 km)
    Parks17Caston Park (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27Gardners Bluff (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens07Goodwin State Forest (69 km)
    Other attractions02South of the Border (70 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Witherspoon Island (79 km)
    Temples11Washington Temple (36 km)
    Caves01The Beast Cave (62 km)

    Hamlet: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hamlet?

    National Railroad Museum (museum, about 1 km), Imperial Memoerial (heritage site, about 1 km), Hinson Lake (lake, about 9 km), Great Falls Pond (waterfall, about 12 km), Old St. David's Episcopal Church (church, about 34 km), Ledbetter Lake (lake, about 14 km).

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

    71 places on Spotwander: 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hamlet?

    Hinson Lake, about 9 km by road; Ledbetter Lake (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hamlet?

    Aaron Temple Methodist Church, about 18 km by road; Antioch Church (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hamlet?

    Imperial Memoerial, about 1 km by road; Cheraw Historic District (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hamlet?

    Start in Hamlet, visit National Railroad Museum, then Imperial Memoerial, then Old St. David's Episcopal Church, then Great Falls Pond, then Hinson Lake, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hamlet?

    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 and museums.

    Towns near Hamlet

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