Alabama district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Midway

Midway is a town in Alabama district, Alabama, United States, home to about 16,115 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 50 forts & heritage, 15 museums, 13 beaches & coast and 8 churches. The must-see places are Gulf Breeze Zoo (3 km), Gable Lake (11 km) and Alabama Hollow (12 km).

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Midway at a glance

Location
Alabama district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 16,115
Coordinates
30.4065° N, 87.0055° W
Places within 50 km
111 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Midway

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Midway: 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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Forts & heritage near Midway

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Midway. The closest is Alice G Shipwreck (17 km); the best-known is Fort George (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Midway

24 museums within 100 km of Midway. The closest is Pensacola MESS Hall (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Midway

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Midway. The closest is Park East On-Leash Dog Beach (11 km); the best-known is Navarre Beach Park (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Midway

22 churches within 100 km of Midway. The closest is East Bay Church (1 km); the best-known is Our Lady of the Assumption (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Midway

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Midway. The closest is Gable Lake (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Midway

12 parks within 100 km of Midway. The closest is Naval Live Oaks Reservation (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Midway

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Midway
  2. 3 km Gulf Breeze Zoo · nature spot, Santa Rosa
  3. 15 km Navarre Beach Park · beach, Santa Rosa
  4. 10 km Gable Lake · lake, Santa Rosa
  5. 9 km Alabama Hollow · viewpoint, Baldwin
  6. 27 km Naval Live Oaks Reservation · park, Alabama
  7. 16 km Back to Midway

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How to reach Midway

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    Within 15 km of Midway

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Midway by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5057Alice G Shipwreck (17 km)
    Museums1524Pensacola MESS Hall (25 km)
    Beaches & coast1323Park East On-Leash Dog Beach (11 km)
    Churches822East Bay Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs416Gable Lake (11 km)
    Parks512Naval Live Oaks Reservation (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens69Gulf Breeze Zoo (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints37Alabama Hollow (12 km)
    Other attractions45Bay Haven Farms (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Santa Rosa Island (14 km)
    Waterfalls02Mini Waterfall Lake (67 km)
    Caves11Bat Cave (30 km)

    Midway: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Midway?

    Gulf Breeze Zoo (nature spot, about 3 km), Gable Lake (lake, about 11 km), Alabama Hollow (viewpoint, about 12 km), Naval Live Oaks Reservation (park, about 16 km), Navarre Beach Park (beach, about 18 km), Buck Pond (lake, about 23 km).

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

    111 places on Spotwander: 50 forts & heritage, 15 museums, 13 beaches & coast, 8 churches, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Midway?

    Alice G Shipwreck, about 17 km by road; Butcherpen Mound (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Midway?

    Pensacola MESS Hall, about 25 km by road; Museum of Commerce (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Midway?

    Park East On-Leash Dog Beach, about 11 km by road; East Bay (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Midway?

    Start in Midway, visit Gulf Breeze Zoo, then Navarre Beach Park, then Gable Lake, then Alabama Hollow, then Naval Live Oaks Reservation, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Midway?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Midway

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