Mecklenburg district, North Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Matthews

Matthews is a town in Mecklenburg district, North Carolina, United States, home to about 30,678 people. Within 50 km by road there are 221 places to visit — 61 parks, 47 forts & heritage, 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 22 churches. The must-see places are Sheffield Park (13 km), Park Road Park (15 km) and Kilborne Park (15 km).

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

Matthews at a glance

Location
Mecklenburg district, North Carolina, United States
Population
about 30,678
Coordinates
35.1168° N, 80.7237° W
Places within 50 km
221 (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 Matthews

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

61 parks within 100 km of Matthews. The closest is Arthur Goodman Memorial Park (2 km); the best-known is Kilborne Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Matthews

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Matthews. The closest is Nancy Reid House (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Matthews

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Matthews. The closest is McWhirter Lake Dam (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Matthews

28 churches within 100 km of Matthews. The closest is Providence Presbyterian Church (8 km); the best-known is St. Peter's Catholic Church (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Matthews

22 museums within 100 km of Matthews. The closest is Mint Museum Randolph (15 km); the best-known is Discovery Place (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Matthews

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Matthews. The closest is Sheffield Park (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Matthews

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Matthews
  2. 13 km Sheffield Park · nature spot, York
  3. 2 km Kilborne Park · park, York
  4. 4 km Veterans Park · park, Mecklenburg
  5. 11 km Park Road Park · nature spot, York
  6. 3 km Huntingtowne Farms Park · park, Mecklenburg
  7. 16 km Back to Matthews

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How to reach Matthews

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    Within 15 km of Matthews

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Matthews by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks6161Arthur Goodman Memorial Park (2 km)
    Forts & heritage4748Nancy Reid House (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3644McWhirter Lake Dam (7 km)
    Churches2228Providence Presbyterian Church (8 km)
    Museums2122Mint Museum Randolph (15 km)
    Other attractions1818Wilderness Run (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1116Sheffield Park (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27Capps Hill (30 km)
    Waterfalls12Hurricane Falls (25 km)
    Temples11Temple Israel (9 km)
    Beaches & coast11Practice Range (15 km)
    Caves01Boone's Cave Park (99 km)

    Matthews: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Matthews?

    Sheffield Park (nature spot, about 13 km), Park Road Park (nature spot, about 15 km), Kilborne Park (park, about 15 km), Huntingtowne Farms Park (park, about 16 km), Veterans Park (park, about 17 km), Freedom Park (park, about 17 km).

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

    221 places on Spotwander: 61 parks, 47 forts & heritage, 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 churches, 21 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Matthews?

    Arthur Goodman Memorial Park, about 2 km by road; Idlewild Road Park (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Matthews?

    Nancy Reid House, about 1 km by road; Phillips House and Morris Barn (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Matthews?

    McWhirter Lake Dam, about 7 km by road; Pine Lake Country Club Dam (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Matthews?

    Start in Matthews, visit Sheffield Park, then Kilborne Park, then Veterans Park, then Park Road Park, then Huntingtowne Farms Park, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Matthews?

    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 Matthews

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