Atkinson district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Pearson

Pearson is a town in Atkinson district, Georgia, United States, home to about 2,112 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches and 14 parks. The must-see places are General Coffee State Park (33 km), Broxton Rocks (60 km) and Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site (81 km).

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Pearson, Georgia
Pearson, Atkinson district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pearson at a glance

Location
Atkinson district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 2,112
Coordinates
31.2977° N, 82.8524° 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; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Pearson

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pearson

82 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pearson. The closest is Guest Millpond Dam (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pearson

65 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pearson. The closest is Ricketson Bay (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Pearson

44 churches within 100 km of Pearson. The closest is Crossroads Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Pearson

24 parks within 100 km of Pearson. The closest is Pine Street Park (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Pearson

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pearson. The closest is Woodpecker Route From Waycross to Homerville (1919) (43 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Pearson

23 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Pearson. The closest is Double Islands (22 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Pearson

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pearson
  2. 5 km Ricketson Bay · nature spot, Atkinson
  3. 30 km General Coffee State Park · nature spot, Coffee
  4. 29 km Crossroads Church · church, Atkinson
  5. 11 km Roundabout Swamp · nature spot, Atkinson
  6. 11 km Pee Dee Bay · nature spot, Atkinson
  7. 10 km Back to Pearson

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How to reach Pearson

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pearson by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1882Guest Millpond Dam (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2765Ricketson Bay (5 km)
    Churches1044Crossroads Church (11 km)
    Parks1424Pine Street Park (27 km)
    Forts & heritage324Woodpecker Route From Waycross to Homerville (1919) (43 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves323Double Islands (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints110Parkers Bluff (27 km)
    Museums38World War II Flight Training Museum (25 km)
    Temples14Bristol Temple (47 km)
    Beaches & coast11Clothespole Bay (45 km)
    Waterfalls01Rock Falls (60 km)
    Other attractions01The Crescent (82 km)

    Pearson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pearson?

    Ricketson Bay (nature spot, about 5 km), Pee Dee Bay (nature spot, about 10 km), Crossroads Church (church, about 11 km), Roundabout Swamp (nature spot, about 11 km), General Coffee State Park (nature spot, about 33 km), Wolf Bay (nature spot, about 15 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches, 14 parks, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Pearson?

    Guest Millpond Dam, about 16 km by road; Vickers Lake Dam (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Pearson?

    Ricketson Bay, about 5 km by road; Pee Dee Bay (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pearson?

    Crossroads Church, about 11 km by road; Franklin Church (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pearson?

    Start in Pearson, visit Ricketson Bay, then General Coffee State Park, then Crossroads Church, then Roundabout Swamp, then Pee Dee Bay, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pearson?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Pearson

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