Mecklenburg district, North Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Lowesville

Lowesville is a town in Mecklenburg district, North Carolina, United States, home to about 2,945 people. Within 50 km by road there are 209 places to visit — 49 parks, 37 forts & heritage, 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 29 churches. The must-see places are Mountain Island Educational State Forest (6 km), Mountain Island Lake (10 km) and Latta Place (13 km).

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Lowesville, North Carolina
Lowesville, Mecklenburg district, North Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lowesville at a glance

Location
Mecklenburg district, North Carolina, United States
Population
about 2,945
Coordinates
35.4171° N, 81.0112° W
Places within 50 km
209 (49 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Lowesville

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lowesville: 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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Parks near Lowesville

52 parks within 100 km of Lowesville. The closest is Black Trailer Park (7 km); the best-known is Latta Place (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Lowesville

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lowesville. The closest is General Davidson Memorial Historic Site (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lowesville

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lowesville. The closest is Mountain Island Lake (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Lowesville

34 churches within 100 km of Lowesville. The closest is Salem United Methodist Church (5 km); the best-known is Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Lowesville

28 museums within 100 km of Lowesville. The closest is EnergyExplorium (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lowesville

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lowesville. The closest is Mountain Island Educational State Forest (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Lowesville

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lowesville
  2. 6 km Mountain Island Educational State Forest · island, Gaston
  3. 5 km Mountain Island Lake · island, Gaston
  4. 3 km Latta Place · park, Mecklenburg
  5. 8 km Hornets Nest Park · park, Mecklenburg
  6. 21 km Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians · church, Gaston
  7. 22 km Back to Lowesville

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lowesville by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks4952Black Trailer Park (7 km)
    Forts & heritage3740General Davidson Memorial Historic Site (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3337Mountain Island Lake (10 km)
    Churches2934Salem United Methodist Church (5 km)
    Museums2728EnergyExplorium (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1420Mountain Island Educational State Forest (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints612Reese Mountain (12 km)
    Other attractions45METALmorphosis (38 km)
    Waterfalls55High Shoals (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Mountain Island (11 km)
    Beaches & coast22Duck Cove (7 km)
    Treks01Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (75 km)
    Caves01Boone's Cave Park (81 km)

    Lowesville: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lowesville?

    Mountain Island Educational State Forest (island, about 6 km), Mountain Island Lake (island, about 10 km), Latta Place (park, about 13 km), Hornets Nest Park (park, about 21 km), Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians (church, about 22 km), Robert L. Smith Regional Park (park, about 23 km).

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

    209 places on Spotwander: 49 parks, 37 forts & heritage, 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 churches, 27 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Lowesville?

    Black Trailer Park, about 7 km by road; Beatty's Ford Park (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lowesville?

    General Davidson Memorial Historic Site, about 8 km by road; Hugh Torrance House (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Lowesville?

    Mountain Island Lake, about 10 km by road; Mountain Island Reservoir Dam (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lowesville?

    Start in Lowesville, visit Mountain Island Educational State Forest, then Mountain Island Lake, then Latta Place, then Hornets Nest Park, then Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lowesville?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Lowesville

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