Dougherty district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Putney

Putney is a town in Dougherty district, Georgia, United States, home to about 2,898 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 forts & heritage, 10 churches and 3 museums. The must-see places are Paul Eames Sports Complex (18 km), Lake Chehaw (18 km) and Chehaw State Park (22 km).

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Putney, Georgia
Putney, Dougherty district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Putney at a glance

Location
Dougherty district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 2,898
Coordinates
31.4702° N, 84.1177° W
Places within 50 km
46 (3 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 Putney

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Putney

144 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Putney. The closest is Lake Chehaw (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Putney

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Putney. The closest is Albany Railroad Depot Historic District (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Putney

41 churches within 100 km of Putney. The closest is Albany Civil Rights Institute (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Putney

23 museums within 100 km of Putney. The closest is Georgia Museum of Surveying and Mapping (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Putney

11 parks within 100 km of Putney. The closest is Paul Eames Sports Complex (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Putney

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Putney. The closest is Chehaw State Park (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Putney

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Putney
  2. 9 km Red Bluff · viewpoint, Mitchell
  3. 15 km Evangel Temple · temple, Dougherty
  4. 17 km Lake Chehaw · lake, Dougherty
  5. 4 km Chehaw State Park · nature spot, Lee
  6. 4 km Paul Eames Sports Complex · park, Dougherty
  7. 18 km Back to Putney

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How to reach Putney

    All places near Putney by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Putney by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16144Lake Chehaw (18 km)
    Forts & heritage1048Albany Railroad Depot Historic District (15 km)
    Churches1041Albany Civil Rights Institute (15 km)
    Museums323Georgia Museum of Surveying and Mapping (16 km)
    Parks111Paul Eames Sports Complex (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Chehaw State Park (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints38Red Bluff (9 km)
    Temples12Evangel Temple (13 km)

    Putney: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Putney?

    Paul Eames Sports Complex (park, about 18 km), Lake Chehaw (lake, about 18 km), Chehaw State Park (nature spot, about 22 km), Red Bluff (viewpoint, about 9 km), Evangel Temple (temple, about 13 km), Fossil Sand Dunes (viewpoint, about 14 km).

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

    46 places on Spotwander: 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 3 museums, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest lake to Putney?

    Lake Chehaw, about 18 km by road; Spring Lake (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Putney?

    Albany Railroad Depot Historic District, about 15 km by road; Hill Village Sign (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Putney?

    Albany Civil Rights Institute, about 15 km by road; First Presbyterian Church (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Putney?

    Start in Putney, visit Red Bluff, then Evangel Temple, then Lake Chehaw, then Chehaw State Park, then Paul Eames Sports Complex, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Putney?

    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 Putney

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