Houston district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Perry

Perry is a town in Houston district, Georgia, United States, home to about 15,457 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit — 54 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 15 churches and 9 museums. The must-see places are Houston Lake Dam (9 km), Wnex-fm (14 km) and Wddo (14 km).

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Perry, Georgia
Perry, Houston district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Perry at a glance

Location
Houston district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 15,457
Coordinates
32.4582° N, 83.7316° W
Places within 50 km
100 (9 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 Perry

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

124 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Perry. The closest is Adkins Lake Dam (4 km); the best-known is Houston Lake Dam (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Perry

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Perry. The closest is Dixie Overland Highway From Oglethorpe to Haskins Crossing (1919) (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Perry

35 churches within 100 km of Perry. The closest is Crossroads Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Perry

22 museums within 100 km of Perry. The closest is Heritage Building (25 km); the best-known is Museum of Aviation (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Perry

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Perry. The closest is Rollo Pit (39 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Perry

8 parks within 100 km of Perry. The closest is Massee Lane Gardens (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Perry

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Perry
  2. 2 km Crossroads Church · church, Houston
  3. 8 km Houston Lake Dam · dam, Houston
  4. 16 km Museum of Aviation · museum, Houston
  5. 17 km Lake Joy Dam · dam, Houston
  6. 6 km Adkins Lake Dam · dam, Houston
  7. 4 km Back to Perry

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How to reach Perry

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Perry by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs54124Adkins Lake Dam (4 km)
    Forts & heritage654Dixie Overland Highway From Oglethorpe to Haskins Crossing (1919) (18 km)
    Churches1535Crossroads Church (2 km)
    Museums922Heritage Building (25 km)
    Beaches & coast19Rollo Pit (39 km)
    Parks28Massee Lane Gardens (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints28Prichards Bluff (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Beechwood Swamp (37 km)
    Other attractions66Wnex-fm (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Ocmulgee River (28 km)
    Temples01Temple Beth Israel (54 km)
    Waterfalls01Falls at Spring Creek (65 km)

    Perry: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Perry?

    Houston Lake Dam (dam, about 9 km), Wnex-fm (attraction, about 14 km), Wddo (attraction, about 14 km), Wmgb (attraction, about 14 km), Crossroads Church (church, about 2 km), Adkins Lake Dam (dam, about 4 km).

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

    100 places on Spotwander: 54 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 9 museums, 1 beach.

    Which is the nearest lake to Perry?

    Adkins Lake Dam, about 4 km by road; Lake Joy Dam (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Perry?

    Dixie Overland Highway From Oglethorpe to Haskins Crossing (1919), about 18 km by road; Hunt Memorial Gravesite (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Perry?

    Crossroads Church, about 2 km by road; Andrew United Methodist Church (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Perry?

    Start in Perry, visit Crossroads Church, then Houston Lake Dam, then Museum of Aviation, then Lake Joy Dam, then Adkins Lake Dam, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Perry?

    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 Perry

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