Places to visit near

Nicholson

Nicholson is a town in Madison district, Georgia, United States of about 1,718 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit: 65 forts & heritage, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 29 churches. The must-see places are Hurricane Shoals County Park, Taylor-Grady House and Seney-Stovall Chapel.

34.1140° N, 83.4316° WPop. 1,718

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Within 30 km135 places
Within 50 km147
Must-see65
Notable131
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Nicholson

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:27 pm

118 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Nicholson
  2. Hebron Presbyterian Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Hurricane Shoals County Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Lake Yamacutahlake · 45 min
  5. Memorial Parkmonument · 45 min
  6. Taylor-Grady Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Nicholson
Today’s loopNicholsonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Nicholson?

Hurricane Shoals County Park (nature spot, about 19 km), Taylor-Grady House (heritage site, about 22 km), Seney-Stovall Chapel (church, about 22 km), Tree That Owns Itself (attraction, about 23 km), Herty Field (park, about 23 km), Saint Mary's Church Steeple (church, about 23 km).

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

147 places on Spotwander: 65 forts & heritage, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 churches, 1 viewpoint, 4 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Nicholson?

Commerce Commercial Historic District, about 13 km by road; Hugh Logan Interchange (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Nicholson?

Lake Yamacutah, about 4 km by road; Reservoir 18 (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Nicholson?

Start in Nicholson, visit Hebron Presbyterian Church, then Hurricane Shoals County Park, then Lake Yamacutah, then Memorial Park, then Taylor-Grady House, and drive back — about 118 km by road in all.