Colquitt district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Moultrie

Moultrie is a town in Colquitt district, Georgia, United States, home to about 14,377 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit — 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage, 8 churches and 0 parks. The must-see places are Lake Murphy (15 km), Dawson Street Residential Historic District (52 km) and Pebble Hill Plantation (65 km).

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Moultrie, Georgia
Moultrie, Colquitt district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Moultrie at a glance

Location
Colquitt district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 14,377
Coordinates
31.1799° N, 83.7891° W
Places within 50 km
59 (1 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 parks

Top places to visit near Moultrie

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Moultrie: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Moultrie

100 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Moultrie. The closest is Indian Lake Dam (8 km); the best-known is Lake Murphy (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Moultrie

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Moultrie. The closest is Florida Short Route From Albany to Quitman (1923) (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Moultrie

32 churches within 100 km of Moultrie. The closest is China Grove Missionary Baptist Church (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Moultrie

17 parks within 100 km of Moultrie. The closest is Tygart Park (63 km); the best-known is Paul Eames Sports Complex (71 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Moultrie

16 museums within 100 km of Moultrie. The closest is Power of the Past (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Moultrie

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Moultrie. The closest is Thornhill Bay (46 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Moultrie

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Moultrie
  2. 8 km Indian Lake Dam · dam, Colquitt
  3. 13 km Rowell Lake Dam · dam, Colquitt
  4. 13 km Lake Murphy · lake, Colquitt
  5. 23 km Bridge Creek Ochlocknee Watershed Structure # 83 Dam · dam, Colquitt
  6. 13 km Florida Short Route From Albany to Quitman (1923) · heritage site, Colquitt
  7. 5 km Back to Moultrie

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From travellers near Moultrie

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How to reach Moultrie

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Moultrie by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34100Indian Lake Dam (8 km)
    Forts & heritage873Florida Short Route From Albany to Quitman (1923) (5 km)
    Churches832China Grove Missionary Baptist Church (25 km)
    Parks017Tygart Park (63 km)
    Museums516Power of the Past (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens213Thornhill Bay (46 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27Kennedy Hill (42 km)
    Temples05Altar Temple (51 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Lightsey Hammock (84 km)
    Other attractions01The Crescent (77 km)
    Waterfalls01Island Falls (85 km)

    Moultrie: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Moultrie?

    Lake Murphy (lake, about 15 km), Florida Short Route From Albany to Quitman (1923) (heritage site, about 5 km), Indian Lake Dam (dam, about 8 km), Rowell Lake Dam (dam, about 8 km), Bridge Creek Ochlocknee Watershed Structure # 83 Dam (dam, about 17 km), Norman College (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    59 places on Spotwander: 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 5 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Moultrie?

    Indian Lake Dam, about 8 km by road; Rowell Lake Dam (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Moultrie?

    Florida Short Route From Albany to Quitman (1923), about 5 km by road; Norman College (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Moultrie?

    China Grove Missionary Baptist Church, about 25 km by road; Leila United Methodist Church (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Moultrie?

    Start in Moultrie, visit Indian Lake Dam, then Rowell Lake Dam, then Lake Murphy, then Bridge Creek Ochlocknee Watershed Structure # 83 Dam, then Florida Short Route From Albany to Quitman (1923), and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Moultrie?

    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 parks.

    Towns near Moultrie

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