Aiken district, South Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Murphys Estates

Murphys Estates is a town in Aiken district, South Carolina, United States, home to about 1,441 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit — 48 churches, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 forts & heritage and 10 museums. The must-see places are Meriwether Monument (15 km), First Baptist Church of North Augusta (15 km) and Beech Island Baptist Church (25 km).

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Murphys Estates, South Carolina
Murphys Estates, Aiken district, South Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Murphys Estates at a glance

Location
Aiken district, South Carolina, United States
Population
about 1,441
Coordinates
33.6013° N, 81.9443° W
Places within 50 km
155 (11 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 Murphys Estates

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Churches near Murphys Estates

88 churches within 100 km of Murphys Estates. The closest is Belvedere United Methodist Church (10 km); the best-known is First Baptist Church of North Augusta (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Murphys Estates

73 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Murphys Estates. The closest is Laurel Lake (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Murphys Estates

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Murphys Estates. The closest is Stallings Island (13 km); the best-known is Meriwether Monument (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Murphys Estates

16 museums within 100 km of Murphys Estates. The closest is Morris Museum of Art (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Murphys Estates

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Murphys Estates. The closest is Poverty Hill (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Murphys Estates

8 parks within 100 km of Murphys Estates. The closest is Clarks Hill Recreation Area (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Murphys Estates

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Murphys Estates
  2. 4 km Laurel Lake · lake, Aiken
  3. 24 km Saint Mary's Church · church, Aiken
  4. 25 km Beech Island Baptist Church · island, Aiken
  5. 15 km First Baptist Church of North Augusta · church, Aiken
  6. 1 km Meriwether Monument · monument, Aiken
  7. 15 km Back to Murphys Estates

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Murphys Estates by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4888Belvedere United Methodist Church (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3773Laurel Lake (4 km)
    Forts & heritage4148Stallings Island (13 km)
    Museums1016Morris Museum of Art (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints713Poverty Hill (10 km)
    Parks28Clarks Hill Recreation Area (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Augusta Botanical Gardens (19 km)
    Other attractions34Amen Corner (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Aiken Masjid (23 km)
    Caves11The Gaming Cave (35 km)
    Temples01Faith Temple (66 km)

    Murphys Estates: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Murphys Estates?

    Meriwether Monument (monument, about 15 km), First Baptist Church of North Augusta (church, about 15 km), Laurel Lake (lake, about 4 km), Beech Island Baptist Church (island, about 25 km), Coker Springs (attraction, about 26 km), Saint Mary's Church (church, about 27 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Murphys Estates?

    155 places on Spotwander: 48 churches, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Murphys Estates?

    Belvedere United Methodist Church, about 10 km by road; Bel-Ridge Baptist Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Murphys Estates?

    Laurel Lake, about 4 km by road; Bakers Lake (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Murphys Estates?

    Stallings Island, about 13 km by road; Georgia Avenue-Butler Avenue Historic District (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Murphys Estates?

    Start in Murphys Estates, visit Laurel Lake, then Saint Mary's Church, then Beech Island Baptist Church, then First Baptist Church of North Augusta, then Meriwether Monument, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Murphys Estates?

    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 Murphys Estates

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