Jenkins district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Millen

Millen is a town in Jenkins district, Georgia, United States, home to about 2,925 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 forts & heritage, 0 churches and 4 museums. The must-see places are Paramore Hill (7 km), WSYL-AM (Sylvania) (40 km) and Phinizy Swamp Nature Park (81 km).

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Millen, Georgia
Millen, Jenkins district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Millen at a glance

Location
Jenkins district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 2,925
Coordinates
32.8040° N, 81.9493° W
Places within 50 km
51 (2 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 Millen

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Millen

109 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Millen. The closest is Magnolia Springs State Park Lake (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Millen

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Millen. The closest is Camp Lawton (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Millen

35 churches within 100 km of Millen. The closest is Antioch Church (66 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Millen

20 museums within 100 km of Millen. The closest is Burke County Museum (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Millen

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Millen

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Millen. The closest is Georgia Southern Botanical Garden (57 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Millen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Millen
  2. 18 km Birdsville Store · heritage site, Jenkins
  3. 12 km Magnolia Hill Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam · hill, Jenkins
  4. 4 km Magnolia Springs State Park Lake · lake, Barnwell
  5. 2 km Camp Lawton · heritage site, Jenkins
  6. 16 km Paramore Hill · hill, Barnwell
  7. 7 km Back to Millen

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Millen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28109Magnolia Springs State Park Lake (12 km)
    Forts & heritage1558Camp Lawton (10 km)
    Churches035Antioch Church (66 km)
    Museums420Burke County Museum (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints314Paramore Hill (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens012Georgia Southern Botanical Garden (57 km)
    Other attractions12WSYL-AM (Sylvania) (40 km)
    Caves02Cave Church (82 km)
    Parks01Splash In the Boro (55 km)
    Temples01Solomon Temple (94 km)

    Millen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Millen?

    Paramore Hill (hill, about 7 km), Camp Lawton (heritage site, about 10 km), Magnolia Springs State Park Lake (lake, about 12 km), Magnolia Hill Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam (hill, about 15 km), Birdsville Store (heritage site, about 18 km), Overseers House (heritage site, about 18 km).

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

    51 places on Spotwander: 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest lake to Millen?

    Magnolia Springs State Park Lake, about 12 km by road; Magnolia Hill Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Millen?

    Camp Lawton, about 10 km by road; Birdsville Store (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Millen?

    Antioch Church, about 66 km by road; Lower Three Runs Church (67 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Millen?

    Start in Millen, visit Birdsville Store, then Magnolia Hill Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam, then Magnolia Springs State Park Lake, then Camp Lawton, then Paramore Hill, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Millen?

    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 Millen

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