Chambers district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Lanett

Lanett is a town in Chambers district, Alabama, United States, home to about 6,452 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 churches, 17 forts & heritage and 7 museums. The must-see places are Lanier Dam (4 km), Lake Harding (23 km) and West Point Lake;Willow Crest Lake (31 km).

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Lanett, Alabama
Lanett, Chambers district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lanett at a glance

Location
Chambers district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 6,452
Coordinates
32.8687° N, 85.1905° W
Places within 50 km
126 (12 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 Lanett

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lanett

110 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lanett. The closest is Lanier Dam (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Lanett

64 churches within 100 km of Lanett. The closest is Central Baptist Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lanett

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lanett. The closest is Fort Tyler (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Lanett

18 museums within 100 km of Lanett. The closest is Fairfax Depot (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lanett

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lanett. The closest is Hogg Mountain (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Lanett

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Lanett. The closest is Upper Falls Creek Lake Dam (38 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Lanett

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lanett
  2. 2 km Fort Tyler · fort, Chambers
  3. 3 km Lanier Dam · dam, Chambers
  4. 6 km Valley Monument Co · monument, Chambers
  5. 21 km Lake Harding · lake, Lee
  6. 21 km Central Baptist Church · church, Chambers
  7. 2 km Back to Lanett

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lanett by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55110Lanier Dam (4 km)
    Churches2964Central Baptist Church (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1741Fort Tyler (2 km)
    Museums718Fairfax Depot (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints516Hogg Mountain (18 km)
    Waterfalls68Upper Falls Creek Lake Dam (38 km)
    Parks27Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve (45 km)
    Other attractions05WEGL-FM (Auburn) (51 km)
    Beaches & coast22Yellow Jacket Beach (30 km)
    Caves02Dr Caves (58 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Johnson Island (14 km)

    Lanett: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lanett?

    Lanier Dam (dam, about 4 km), Fort Tyler (fort, about 2 km), Central Baptist Church (church, about 2 km), Lake Harding (lake, about 23 km), Valley Monument Co (monument, about 3 km), Harrell Lake (lake, about 7 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 7 museums, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Lanett?

    Lanier Dam, about 4 km by road; Harrell Lake (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lanett?

    Central Baptist Church, about 2 km by road; Whitesville United Methodist Church (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lanett?

    Fort Tyler, about 2 km by road; Valley Monument Co (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lanett?

    Start in Lanett, visit Fort Tyler, then Lanier Dam, then Valley Monument Co, then Lake Harding, then Central Baptist Church, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lanett?

    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 Lanett

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