Brooks district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Quitman

Quitman is a town in Brooks district, Georgia, United States, home to about 3,871 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 40 forts & heritage, 19 churches and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lanes Pond (26 km), Viking Voyage (30 km) and Wild Adventures (30 km).

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Quitman, Georgia
Quitman, Brooks district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Quitman at a glance

Location
Brooks district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 3,871
Coordinates
30.7849° N, 83.5599° W
Places within 50 km
127 (7 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

Top places to visit near Quitman

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Quitman

79 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Quitman. The closest is Bowen Millpond (8 km); the best-known is Lanes Pond (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Quitman

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Quitman. The closest is Quitman Historic District (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Quitman

44 churches within 100 km of Quitman. The closest is Azalea City Church of God (31 km); the best-known is Christ Episcopal Church (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Quitman

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Quitman. The closest is Boggy Bay (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Quitman

22 parks within 100 km of Quitman. The closest is Wild Adventures (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Quitman

17 museums within 100 km of Quitman. The closest is Brooks County Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Quitman

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Quitman
  2. 1 km Quitman Historic District · heritage site, Brooks
  3. 8 km Bowen Millpond · lake, Brooks
  4. 33 km Lanes Pond · lake, Lowndes
  5. 4 km Viking Voyage · temple, Lowndes
  6. 29 km Brooks County Museum · museum, Brooks
  7. 0 km Back to Quitman

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Quitman by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3579Bowen Millpond (8 km)
    Forts & heritage4058Quitman Historic District (1 km)
    Churches1944Azalea City Church of God (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens530Boggy Bay (26 km)
    Parks1122Wild Adventures (30 km)
    Museums717Brooks County Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions18The Crescent (34 km)
    Temples34Viking Voyage (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Mays Island (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Kennedy Hill (20 km)
    Waterfalls23Island Falls (30 km)
    Beaches & coast01Clothespole Bay (75 km)

    Quitman: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Quitman?

    Quitman Historic District (heritage site, about 1 km), Brooks County Museum (museum, about 1 km), Lanes Pond (lake, about 26 km), Bowen Millpond (lake, about 8 km), Viking Voyage (temple, about 30 km), Wild Adventures (park, about 30 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 40 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Quitman?

    Bowen Millpond, about 8 km by road; Alico Company Dam (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Quitman?

    Quitman Historic District, about 1 km by road; Florida Short Route From Quitman to Madison (1919) (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Quitman?

    Azalea City Church of God, about 31 km by road; Messiah Church (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Quitman?

    Start in Quitman, visit Quitman Historic District, then Bowen Millpond, then Lanes Pond, then Viking Voyage, then Brooks County Museum, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Quitman?

    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.

    Towns near Quitman

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