Thomas district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Meigs

Meigs is a town in Thomas district, Georgia, United States, home to about 1,030 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches, 13 forts & heritage and 8 museums. The must-see places are Tired Creek Reservoir Dam (29 km), Lake Murphy (30 km) and Dawson Street Residential Historic District (34 km).

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Meigs, Georgia
Meigs, Thomas district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Meigs at a glance

Location
Thomas district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 1,030
Coordinates
31.0724° N, 84.0891° W
Places within 50 km
56 (4 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 museums

Top places to visit near Meigs

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Meigs

91 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Meigs. The closest is Chickasaw Lake Dam (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Meigs

67 churches within 100 km of Meigs. The closest is Mizpah Primitive Baptist Church (21 km); the best-known is Dawson Street Residential Historic District (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Meigs

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Meigs. The closest is POW-MIA Chair of Honor (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Meigs

27 museums within 100 km of Meigs. The closest is Arts and Heritage Council of Pelham (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Meigs

19 parks within 100 km of Meigs. The closest is Decatur County Memorial Coliseum (61 km); the best-known is Paul Eames Sports Complex (74 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Meigs

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Meigs. The closest is Curry Hill (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Meigs

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 128 km on the road.

  1. Start in Meigs
  2. 1 km POW-MIA Chair of Honor · heritage site, Thomas
  3. 10 km Arts and Heritage Council of Pelham · museum, Mitchell
  4. 5 km Chickasaw Lake Dam · dam, Mitchell
  5. 27 km Tired Creek Reservoir Dam · dam, Grady
  6. 55 km Lake Murphy · lake, Colquitt
  7. 30 km Back to Meigs

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Meigs by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2391Chickasaw Lake Dam (8 km)
    Churches967Mizpah Primitive Baptist Church (21 km)
    Forts & heritage1344POW-MIA Chair of Honor (1 km)
    Museums827Arts and Heritage Council of Pelham (10 km)
    Parks019Decatur County Memorial Coliseum (61 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27Curry Hill (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens07Fowlstown Swamp (66 km)
    Temples13Altar Temple (39 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Bass Island (88 km)
    Other attractions02Yates Spring (81 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascades Park (91 km)

    Meigs: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Meigs?

    POW-MIA Chair of Honor (heritage site, about 1 km), Chickasaw Lake Dam (dam, about 8 km), Tired Creek Reservoir Dam (dam, about 29 km), Lake Murphy (lake, about 30 km), Arts and Heritage Council of Pelham (museum, about 10 km), Dawson Street Residential Historic District (church, about 34 km).

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

    56 places on Spotwander: 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Meigs?

    Chickasaw Lake Dam, about 8 km by road; Beverly Lake Dam (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Meigs?

    Mizpah Primitive Baptist Church, about 21 km by road; Bold Springs Church (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Meigs?

    POW-MIA Chair of Honor, about 1 km by road; 1st Universalist Church (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Meigs?

    Start in Meigs, visit POW-MIA Chair of Honor, then Arts and Heritage Council of Pelham, then Chickasaw Lake Dam, then Tired Creek Reservoir Dam, then Lake Murphy, and drive back — about 128 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Meigs?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Meigs

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