York district, South Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Lesslie

Lesslie is a town in York district, South Carolina, United States, home to about 3,112 people. Within 50 km by road there are 209 places to visit — 64 churches, 41 parks, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 17 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Glencairn Garden (9 km), Cherry Park (11 km) and Body of Christ Cathedral (18 km).

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Lesslie, South Carolina
Lesslie, York district, South Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lesslie at a glance

Location
York district, South Carolina, United States
Population
about 3,112
Coordinates
34.8907° N, 80.9565° W
Places within 50 km
209 (39 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 parks

Top places to visit near Lesslie

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lesslie: 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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Churches near Lesslie

71 churches within 100 km of Lesslie. The closest is Mount Hebron Baptist Church (1 km); the best-known is Body of Christ Cathedral (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Lesslie

49 parks within 100 km of Lesslie. The closest is Spencer Park (7 km); the best-known is Glencairn Garden (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lesslie

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lesslie. The closest is Burkette Lake Dam D-3679 (4 km); the best-known is Wylie Dam (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Lesslie

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lesslie. The closest is Rock Hill Downtown Historic District (9 km); the best-known is Heritage USA (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lesslie

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lesslie. The closest is Winthrop Eagle Statue (11 km); the best-known is Anne Springs Close Greenway (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Lesslie

9 museums within 100 km of Lesslie. The closest is Comporium Telephone Museum (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lesslie

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lesslie
  2. 19 km Andrew Jackson State Park · park, Lancaster
  3. 2 km Body of Christ Cathedral · church, Lancaster
  4. 25 km Anne Springs Close Greenway · nature spot, York
  5. 14 km Cherry Park · park, York
  6. 3 km Glencairn Garden · garden, York
  7. 9 km Back to Lesslie

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lesslie by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6471Mount Hebron Baptist Church (1 km)
    Parks4149Spencer Park (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2936Burkette Lake Dam D-3679 (4 km)
    Other attractions2728Visitors Center (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1718Rock Hill Downtown Historic District (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens916Winthrop Eagle Statue (11 km)
    Museums99Comporium Telephone Museum (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints49Nanny Mountain (30 km)
    Beaches & coast55Pitcairn Cove Beach Park (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Fewell Island (18 km)
    Waterfalls22Hurricane Falls (29 km)

    Lesslie: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lesslie?

    Glencairn Garden (garden, about 9 km), Cherry Park (park, about 11 km), Body of Christ Cathedral (church, about 18 km), Anne Springs Close Greenway (nature spot, about 18 km), Andrew Jackson State Park (park, about 19 km), Wylie Dam (dam, about 19 km).

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

    209 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 41 parks, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 other attractions, 17 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Lesslie?

    Mount Hebron Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Hopewell Presbyterian PCA (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Lesslie?

    Spencer Park, about 7 km by road; Grove Park (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Lesslie?

    Burkette Lake Dam D-3679, about 4 km by road; Williams Lake Dam D-3650 (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lesslie?

    Start in Lesslie, visit Andrew Jackson State Park, then Body of Christ Cathedral, then Anne Springs Close Greenway, then Cherry Park, then Glencairn Garden, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lesslie?

    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 parks.

    Towns near Lesslie

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