Columbia district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Harlem

Harlem is a town in Columbia district, Georgia, United States, home to about 2,967 people. Within 50 km by road there are 95 places to visit — 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 forts & heritage, 11 churches and 7 museums. The must-see places are Fort Gordon (21 km), Burks Mountain (30 km) and Below Dam Recreation Area (36 km).

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Harlem at a glance

Location
Columbia district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 2,967
Coordinates
33.4146° N, 82.3126° W
Places within 50 km
95 (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 churches and museums

Top places to visit near Harlem

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

82 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Harlem. The closest is Big Smoak Lake (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Harlem

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Harlem. The closest is Danny Goodale Memorial Recreation Center (14 km); the best-known is Fort Gordon (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Harlem

54 churches within 100 km of Harlem. The closest is Bethany Church (36 km); the best-known is First Baptist Church of North Augusta (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Harlem

21 museums within 100 km of Harlem. The closest is Laurel & Hardy Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Harlem

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Harlem. The closest is Mount Carmel (29 km); the best-known is Burks Mountain (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Harlem

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Harlem. The closest is Augusta Botanical Gardens (40 km); the best-known is Phinizy Swamp Nature Park (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Harlem

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Harlem
  2. 1 km Laurel & Hardy Museum · museum, Columbia
  3. 1 km The Laurel and Hardy Museum of Harlem, Georgia · museum, McCormick
  4. 21 km Fort Gordon · fort, Aiken
  5. 14 km Howard Lake · lake, Edgefield
  6. 1 km Big Smoak Lake · lake, Edgefield
  7. 8 km Back to Harlem

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How to reach Harlem

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Harlem by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3682Big Smoak Lake (8 km)
    Forts & heritage2874Danny Goodale Memorial Recreation Center (14 km)
    Churches1154Bethany Church (36 km)
    Museums721Laurel & Hardy Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints719Mount Carmel (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Augusta Botanical Gardens (40 km)
    Parks15Clarks Hill Recreation Area (39 km)
    Other attractions14Amen Corner (35 km)
    Caves11The Gaming Cave (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Aiken Masjid (69 km)

    Harlem: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Harlem?

    Laurel & Hardy Museum (museum, about 1 km), The Laurel and Hardy Museum of Harlem, Georgia (museum, about 1 km), Fort Gordon (fort, about 21 km), Big Smoak Lake (lake, about 8 km), Howard Lake (lake, about 9 km), Leitner Pond (lake, about 9 km).

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

    95 places on Spotwander: 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 7 museums, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Harlem?

    Big Smoak Lake, about 8 km by road; Howard Lake (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Harlem?

    Danny Goodale Memorial Recreation Center, about 14 km by road; Blue Star Memorial By-Way (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Harlem?

    Bethany Church, about 36 km by road; Bethlehem Church (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Harlem?

    Start in Harlem, visit Laurel & Hardy Museum, then The Laurel and Hardy Museum of Harlem, Georgia, then Fort Gordon, then Howard Lake, then Big Smoak Lake, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Harlem?

    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 Harlem

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