Forsyth district, North Carolina, United States

Places to visit near King

King is a town in Forsyth district, North Carolina, United States, home to about 7,059 people. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit — 58 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 44 forts & heritage, 26 churches and 19 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Donnaha Church (11 km), Germanton United Methodist Church (14 km) and Pilot Mountain (15 km).

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King, North Carolina
King, Forsyth district, North Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

King at a glance

Location
Forsyth district, North Carolina, United States
Population
about 7,059
Coordinates
36.2807° N, 80.3592° W
Places within 50 km
190 (17 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

Top places to visit near King

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near King

73 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of King. The closest is Little Yadkin Watershed Dam Number Six (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near King

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of King. The closest is Bethania Wetlands (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near King

37 churches within 100 km of King. The closest is Bethel United Methodist Church (5 km); the best-known is Donnaha Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near King

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of King. The closest is Pilot Mountain (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near King

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of King. The closest is Horne Creek Farm (14 km); the best-known is SciWorks (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near King

19 museums within 100 km of King. The closest is Horne Creek Historic Farm (14 km); the best-known is Reynolda House (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from King

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in King
  2. 11 km Donnaha Church · church, Forsyth
  3. 15 km Pilot Mountain · viewpoint, Surry
  4. 22 km Hanging Rock State Park · nature spot, Stokes
  5. 20 km Germanton United Methodist Church · church, Stokes
  6. 12 km SciWorks · nature spot, Forsyth
  7. 16 km Back to King

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near King by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5873Little Yadkin Watershed Dam Number Six (3 km)
    Forts & heritage4447Bethania Wetlands (14 km)
    Churches2637Bethel United Methodist Church (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1932Pilot Mountain (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens821Horne Creek Farm (14 km)
    Museums1319Horne Creek Historic Farm (14 km)
    Waterfalls1315Rider Falls (16 km)
    Parks513Reynolda Gardens (23 km)
    Caves12Torys Den (18 km)
    Beaches & coast02Mayo Beach (54 km)
    Other attractions11Jessup's Mill (34 km)
    Treks11Sauratown Trail (14 km)
    Temples11Shouse Temple (25 km)

    King: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near King?

    Donnaha Church (church, about 11 km), Germanton United Methodist Church (church, about 14 km), Pilot Mountain (viewpoint, about 15 km), SciWorks (nature spot, about 16 km), Hanging Rock State Park (nature spot, about 18 km), Moore's Knob Firetower (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    190 places on Spotwander: 58 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 44 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to King?

    Little Yadkin Watershed Dam Number Six, about 3 km by road; Lilly Dam (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to King?

    Bethania Wetlands, about 14 km by road; Old Orchards (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to King?

    Bethel United Methodist Church, about 5 km by road; Nazareth Evangelical Lutheran Church (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from King?

    Start in King, visit Donnaha Church, then Pilot Mountain, then Hanging Rock State Park, then Germanton United Methodist Church, then SciWorks, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near King?

    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.

    Towns near King

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