Troup district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near LaGrange

LaGrange is a town in Troup district, Georgia, United States, home to about 29,588 people. Within 50 km by road there are 95 places to visit — 45 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are West Point Lake;Willow Crest Lake (13 km), Lanier Dam (29 km) and Heard County Jail (34 km).

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LaGrange, Georgia
LaGrange, Troup district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

LaGrange at a glance

Location
Troup district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 29,588
Coordinates
33.0393° N, 85.0313° W
Places within 50 km
95 (10 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 cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near LaGrange

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

101 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of LaGrange. The closest is Piney Woods Lake Dam (4 km); the best-known is West Point Lake;Willow Crest Lake (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near LaGrange

48 churches within 100 km of LaGrange. The closest is Whitesville United Methodist Church (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near LaGrange

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of LaGrange. The closest is Hogg Mountain (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near LaGrange

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of LaGrange. The closest is Broad Street Historic District (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near LaGrange

17 museums within 100 km of LaGrange. The closest is LaGrange Art Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near LaGrange

5 parks within 100 km of LaGrange. The closest is Callaway Gardens (35 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from LaGrange

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in LaGrange
  2. 1 km LaGrange Art Museum · museum, Troup
  3. 1 km Horace King 1807-1885 · heritage site, Troup
  4. 2 km Hills and Dales Estate · hill, Chambers
  5. 11 km West Point Lake;Willow Crest Lake · lake, Troup
  6. 11 km Broad Street Historic District · heritage site, Troup
  7. 1 km Back to LaGrange

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near LaGrange by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45101Piney Woods Lake Dam (4 km)
    Churches1348Whitesville United Methodist Church (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints728Hogg Mountain (13 km)
    Forts & heritage1124Broad Street Historic District (1 km)
    Museums917LaGrange Art Museum (1 km)
    Parks25Callaway Gardens (35 km)
    Waterfalls45Upper Falls Creek Lake Dam (35 km)
    Other attractions05WEGL-FM (Auburn) (81 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Sprewell Bluff Wildlife Management Area West (70 km)
    Beaches & coast22Yellow Jacket Beach (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Johnson Island (37 km)
    Caves11Wolfden Cave And Cliff (46 km)

    LaGrange: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near LaGrange?

    West Point Lake;Willow Crest Lake (lake, about 13 km), LaGrange Art Museum (museum, about 1 km), Broad Street Historic District (heritage site, about 1 km), Horace King 1807-1885 (heritage site, about 1 km), Hills and Dales Estate (hill, about 2 km), Hills & Dales Estate (hill, about 2 km).

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

    95 places on Spotwander: 45 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to LaGrange?

    Piney Woods Lake Dam, about 4 km by road; Callaway Lake Dam (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to LaGrange?

    Whitesville United Methodist Church, about 30 km by road; Bethany Lime Church (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to LaGrange?

    Hogg Mountain, about 13 km by road; Dunbar Mountain (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from LaGrange?

    Start in LaGrange, visit LaGrange Art Museum, then Horace King 1807-1885, then Hills and Dales Estate, then West Point Lake;Willow Crest Lake, then Broad Street Historic District, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near LaGrange?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near LaGrange

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