Places to visit near

Lyons

Lyons is a town in Hampton district, South Carolina, United States of about 4,375 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit: 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage and 3 churches. The must-see places are Broxton Rocks and Paramore Hill.

32.2043° N, 82.3218° WPop. 4,375

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Within 30 km8 places
Within 50 km40
Must-see2
Notable211
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Lyons

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:41 pm

97 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Lyons
  2. Altama Museum of Art and Historymuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Gross Pondlake · 45 min
  4. Dejarnetts Pondlake · 45 min
  5. Paulk Lake Dam # 1dam · 45 min
  6. Gainer Corporation Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Lyons
Today’s loopLyonsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lyons?

Altamaha Heritage Center (museum, about 1 km), Altama Museum of Art and History (museum, about 11 km), Gross Pond (lake, about 15 km), Dejarnetts Pond (lake, about 22 km), Gainer Corporation Lake (lake, about 26 km), Paulk Lake Dam # 1 (dam, about 27 km).

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

40 places on Spotwander: 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 museums.

Which is the nearest lake to Lyons?

Gross Pond, about 15 km by road; Dejarnetts Pond (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Lyons?

Excelsior and Its Academy, about 45 km by road; Dixie Overland Highway From Graymont to Metter (1923) (47 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lyons?

Start in Lyons, visit Altama Museum of Art and History, then Gross Pond, then Dejarnetts Pond, then Paulk Lake Dam # 1, then Gainer Corporation Lake, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.