Baldwin district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Hardwick

Hardwick is a town in Baldwin district, Georgia, United States, home to about 3,930 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit — 53 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 forts & heritage, 14 museums and 4 churches. The must-see places are Bartram Educational Forest (7 km), Lake Sinclair (10 km) and Lake Sinclair (25 km).

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Hardwick, Georgia
Hardwick, Baldwin district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hardwick at a glance

Location
Baldwin district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 3,930
Coordinates
33.0682° N, 83.2235° W
Places within 50 km
114 (7 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 Hardwick

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

100 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hardwick. The closest is Mc Dade Lake Dam (3 km); the best-known is Lake Sinclair (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Hardwick

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hardwick. The closest is Rose Hill (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Hardwick

28 museums within 100 km of Hardwick. The closest is Woods Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Hardwick

20 churches within 100 km of Hardwick. The closest is Hope Lutheran Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hardwick

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hardwick. The closest is Hillhouse Hill (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Hardwick

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Hardwick. The closest is Rocky Creek Beach (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Hardwick

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hardwick
  2. 1 km Rose Hill · hill, Baldwin
  3. 1 km Lockerly Arboretum · park, McCormick
  4. 1 km Woods Museum · museum, Baldwin
  5. 6 km Bartram Educational Forest · nature spot, McCormick
  6. 17 km Lake Sinclair · lake, McCormick
  7. 10 km Back to Hardwick

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    Places near Hardwick by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs100Mc Dade Lake Dam (3 km)
    Forts & heritage72Rose Hill (1 km)
    Museums28Woods Museum (1 km)
    Churches20Hope Lutheran Church (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints17Hillhouse Hill (21 km)
    Beaches & coast10Rocky Creek Beach (12 km)
    Parks9Lockerly Arboretum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens7Bartram Educational Forest (7 km)
    Other attractions5155 mm gun M1 (39 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2Nelson Island (73 km)
    Temples1Temple Beth Israel (57 km)
    Waterfalls1Falls at Spring Creek (61 km)

    Hardwick: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hardwick?

    Bartram Educational Forest (nature spot, about 7 km), Lake Sinclair (lake, about 10 km), Rose Hill (hill, about 1 km), Lockerly Arboretum (park, about 1 km), Woods Museum (museum, about 1 km), Old Governor's Mansion (heritage site, about 2 km).

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

    114 places on Spotwander: 53 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 forts & heritage, 14 museums, 4 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hardwick?

    Mc Dade Lake Dam, about 3 km by road; Youth Development Center Lake Dam (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hardwick?

    Rose Hill, about 1 km by road; Old Governor's Mansion (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Hardwick?

    Woods Museum, about 1 km by road; Museum and Archives of Georgia Education (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hardwick?

    Start in Hardwick, visit Rose Hill, then Lockerly Arboretum, then Woods Museum, then Bartram Educational Forest, then Lake Sinclair, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hardwick?

    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 Hardwick

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