Gaston district, North Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Ranlo

Ranlo is a town in Gaston district, North Carolina, United States, home to about 3,556 people. Within 50 km by road there are 215 places to visit — 50 parks, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 churches and 26 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians (10 km), Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (19 km) and Mountain Island Educational State Forest (20 km).

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Ranlo, North Carolina
Ranlo, Gaston district, North Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ranlo at a glance

Location
Gaston district, North Carolina, United States
Population
about 3,556
Coordinates
35.2863° N, 81.1304° W
Places within 50 km
215 (58 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 parks and churches

Top places to visit near Ranlo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ranlo: 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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Parks near Ranlo

52 parks within 100 km of Ranlo. The closest is Lineburger Park (6 km); the best-known is Robert L. Smith Regional Park (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ranlo

38 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ranlo. The closest is WAAK-AM (Dallas) (5 km); the best-known is Mountain Island Lake (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Ranlo

32 churches within 100 km of Ranlo. The closest is Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ranlo

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ranlo. The closest is Downtown Gastonia Historic District (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ranlo

24 museums within 100 km of Ranlo. The closest is Gaston County Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ranlo

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ranlo. The closest is Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ranlo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ranlo
  2. 20 km Mountain Island Educational State Forest · island, Gaston
  3. 5 km Mountain Island Lake · island, Gaston
  4. 14 km Robert L. Smith Regional Park · park, Mecklenburg
  5. 17 km Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden · garden, York
  6. 13 km Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians · church, Gaston
  7. 10 km Back to Ranlo

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How to reach Ranlo

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    Within 15 km of Ranlo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ranlo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks5052Lineburger Park (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3438WAAK-AM (Dallas) (5 km)
    Churches2632Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians (10 km)
    Forts & heritage2627Downtown Gastonia Historic District (7 km)
    Museums2324Gaston County Museum (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1821Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (19 km)
    Other attractions1718METALmorphosis (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1214Berry Mountain (10 km)
    Waterfalls44Long Creek Falls (12 km)
    Beaches & coast33Duck Cove (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Mountain Island (18 km)
    Treks01Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (78 km)

    Ranlo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ranlo?

    Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians (church, about 10 km), Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (garden, about 19 km), Mountain Island Educational State Forest (island, about 20 km), Robert L. Smith Regional Park (park, about 21 km), Mountain Island Lake (island, about 22 km), King's Pinnacle (viewpoint, about 23 km).

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

    215 places on Spotwander: 50 parks, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 23 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Ranlo?

    Lineburger Park, about 6 km by road; North Park (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ranlo?

    WAAK-AM (Dallas), about 5 km by road; McAdenville Lake Dam (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ranlo?

    Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians, about 10 km by road; Saint Paul's Lutheran Church (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ranlo?

    Start in Ranlo, visit Mountain Island Educational State Forest, then Mountain Island Lake, then Robert L. Smith Regional Park, then Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, then Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ranlo?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Ranlo

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