Horry district, South Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Loris

Loris is a town in Horry district, South Carolina, United States, home to about 2,591 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 37 churches, 37 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 beaches & coast and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Tuckahoe Bay (41 km), Carolina Forest (42 km) and Waites Island (46 km).

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Loris, South Carolina
Loris, Horry district, South Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Loris at a glance

Location
Horry district, South Carolina, United States
Population
about 2,591
Coordinates
34.0563° N, 78.8903° W
Places within 50 km
137 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Loris

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

81 churches within 100 km of Loris. The closest is St. Stephen (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Loris

58 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Loris. The closest is Cushion Swamp (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Loris

45 beaches & coast within 100 km of Loris. The closest is Cypress Bay (40 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Loris

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Loris. The closest is Lake Tabor (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Loris

20 museums within 100 km of Loris. The closest is The County Farm Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Loris

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Loris. The closest is Waites Island (46 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Loris

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Loris
  2. 4 km Cushion Swamp · nature spot, Horry
  3. 9 km Flag Patch Church · church, Horry
  4. 14 km Dogwood Hill Church · hill, Horry
  5. 8 km St. Stephen · church, Horry
  6. 1 km Loris Historic Society · heritage site, Horry
  7. 0 km Back to Loris

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How to reach Loris

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Loris by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3781St. Stephen (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3758Cushion Swamp (4 km)
    Beaches & coast2645Cypress Bay (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1122Lake Tabor (15 km)
    Museums1220The County Farm Museum (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves418Waites Island (46 km)
    Forts & heritage410Loris Historic Society (1 km)
    Parks38Central Park (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Bear Bluff (27 km)
    Other attractions13SkyWheel (50 km)
    Temples12Time Machine (48 km)
    Treks01East Coast Greenway (56 km)
    Waterfalls01Adventure Falls Golf (63 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Carolina Buddhajakra Vanaram (86 km)

    Loris: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Loris?

    Loris Historic Society (heritage site, about 1 km), St. Stephen (church, about 1 km), Cushion Swamp (nature spot, about 4 km), Dogwood Hill Church (hill, about 8 km), Flag Patch Church (church, about 8 km), Liberty Temple (church, about 12 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 37 churches, 37 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 beaches & coast, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Loris?

    St. Stephen, about 1 km by road; Dogwood Hill Church (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Loris?

    Cushion Swamp, about 4 km by road; Thoroughfare Bay (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Loris?

    Cypress Bay, about 40 km by road; Atlantic Beach (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Loris?

    Start in Loris, visit Cushion Swamp, then Flag Patch Church, then Dogwood Hill Church, then St. Stephen, then Loris Historic Society, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Loris?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Loris

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