Putnam district, Florida, United States

Places to visit near Interlachen

Interlachen is a town in Putnam district, Florida, United States, home to about 1,355 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 78 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 churches and 11 parks. The must-see places are Lake Barco (16 km), Lake Suggs (17 km) and Etoniah Creek State Forest (21 km).

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Interlachen, Florida
Interlachen, Putnam district, Florida, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Interlachen at a glance

Location
Putnam district, Florida, United States
Population
about 1,355
Coordinates
29.6242° N, 81.8926° W
Places within 50 km
129 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Interlachen

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

91 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Interlachen. The closest is Lake Chipco (1 km); the best-known is Lake Barco (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Interlachen

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Interlachen. The closest is Goodson Prairie (17 km); the best-known is Etoniah Creek State Forest (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Interlachen

32 churches within 100 km of Interlachen. The closest is Church of Christ of Interlachen (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Interlachen

25 parks within 100 km of Interlachen. The closest is Carl Duval Moore State Forest (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Interlachen

21 museums within 100 km of Interlachen. The closest is Hawthorne Historical Museum and Culture Center (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Interlachen

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Interlachen. The closest is Fort Shannon (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Interlachen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Interlachen
  2. 1 km Lake Lagonda · lake, Putnam
  3. 16 km Lake Barco · lake, Putnam
  4. 2 km Lake Suggs · lake, Putnam
  5. 25 km Etoniah Creek State Forest · nature spot, Putnam
  6. 20 km Lake Chipco · lake, Putnam
  7. 1 km Back to Interlachen

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    Within 15 km of Interlachen

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Interlachen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs7891Lake Chipco (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1233Goodson Prairie (17 km)
    Churches1932Church of Christ of Interlachen (1 km)
    Parks1125Carl Duval Moore State Forest (6 km)
    Museums321Hawthorne Historical Museum and Culture Center (24 km)
    Other attractions111Ride Solutions (31 km)
    Forts & heritage18Fort Shannon (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Stokes Island (25 km)
    Beaches & coast03Saint Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum (80 km)

    Interlachen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Interlachen?

    Lake Barco (lake, about 16 km), Lake Suggs (lake, about 17 km), Etoniah Creek State Forest (nature spot, about 21 km), Lake Chipco (lake, about 1 km), Lake Lagonda (lake, about 1 km), Church of Christ of Interlachen (church, about 1 km).

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

    129 places on Spotwander: 78 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 churches, 11 parks, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Interlachen?

    Lake Chipco, about 1 km by road; Lake Lagonda (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Interlachen?

    Goodson Prairie, about 17 km by road; Putnam Prairie (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Interlachen?

    Church of Christ of Interlachen, about 1 km by road; Trinity United Missionary Baptist Church (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Interlachen?

    Start in Interlachen, visit Lake Lagonda, then Lake Barco, then Lake Suggs, then Etoniah Creek State Forest, then Lake Chipco, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Interlachen?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Interlachen

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