Macon district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Oglethorpe

Oglethorpe is a town in Macon district, Georgia, United States, home to about 1,211 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 45 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 forts & heritage, 6 churches and 4 museums. The must-see places are Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park (50 km), Lake Blackshear (51 km) and Wnex-fm (53 km).

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Oglethorpe, Georgia
Oglethorpe, Macon district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Oglethorpe at a glance

Location
Macon district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 1,211
Coordinates
32.2938° N, 84.0610° W
Places within 50 km
81 (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 museums

Top places to visit near Oglethorpe

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Oglethorpe: 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 Oglethorpe

132 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Oglethorpe. The closest is Chase Lake Dam (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Oglethorpe

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oglethorpe. The closest is Maine Monument (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Oglethorpe

38 churches within 100 km of Oglethorpe. The closest is First United Methodist Church (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Oglethorpe

19 museums within 100 km of Oglethorpe. The closest is Macon County Historical Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Oglethorpe

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oglethorpe. The closest is 'Kvn-Sofke Cvyayvkē (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oglethorpe

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oglethorpe. The closest is Beechwood Swamp (34 km); the best-known is Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park (50 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Oglethorpe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oglethorpe
  2. 1 km Chase Lake Dam · dam, Macon
  3. 14 km Maine Monument · monument, Macon
  4. 16 km Spring Creek Pond Dam · dam, Macon
  5. 12 km Horsehead Creek Lake Dam · dam, Macon
  6. 11 km Macon County Historical Museum · museum, Macon
  7. 4 km Back to Oglethorpe

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oglethorpe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45132Chase Lake Dam (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1942Maine Monument (15 km)
    Churches638First United Methodist Church (37 km)
    Museums419Macon County Historical Museum (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints211'Kvn-Sofke Cvyayvkē (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Beechwood Swamp (34 km)
    Parks18Massee Lane Gardens (32 km)
    Other attractions06Wnex-fm (53 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves16Flint River (44 km)
    Beaches & coast14Rollo Pit (48 km)

    Oglethorpe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oglethorpe?

    Chase Lake Dam (dam, about 1 km), Spring Creek Pond Dam (dam, about 4 km), Macon County Historical Museum (museum, about 4 km), Horsehead Creek Lake Dam (dam, about 15 km), Maine Monument (monument, about 15 km), Indiana Monument (monument, about 15 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 45 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 4 museums, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Oglethorpe?

    Chase Lake Dam, about 1 km by road; Spring Creek Pond Dam (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Oglethorpe?

    Maine Monument, about 15 km by road; Indiana Monument (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Oglethorpe?

    First United Methodist Church, about 37 km by road; First Baptist Church (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oglethorpe?

    Start in Oglethorpe, visit Chase Lake Dam, then Maine Monument, then Spring Creek Pond Dam, then Horsehead Creek Lake Dam, then Macon County Historical Museum, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oglethorpe?

    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 Oglethorpe

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