DeKalb district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Redan

Redan is a town in DeKalb district, Georgia, United States, home to about 33,015 people. Within 50 km by road there are 226 places to visit — 47 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 47 forts & heritage, 36 churches and 28 parks. The must-see places are Stone Mountain (9 km), Arabia Mountain (11 km) and Panola Mountain State Park (16 km).

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Redan, Georgia
Redan, DeKalb district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Redan at a glance

Location
DeKalb district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 33,015
Coordinates
33.7454° N, 84.1316° W
Places within 50 km
226 (75 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 parks

Top places to visit near Redan

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

57 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Redan. The closest is Mystery Valley Dam (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Redan

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Redan. The closest is Confederate Memorial Carving (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Redan

41 churches within 100 km of Redan. The closest is Highlands Church (7 km); the best-known is Druid Hills Baptist Church (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Redan

34 parks within 100 km of Redan. The closest is Yellow River Park (9 km); the best-known is Brownwood Park (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Redan

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Redan. The closest is Pine Mountain (7 km); the best-known is Stone Mountain (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Redan

24 museums within 100 km of Redan. The closest is Memorial Hall (9 km); the best-known is Carter Presidential Library (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Redan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Redan
  2. 3 km Mystery Valley Dam · dam, DeKalb
  3. 6 km Stone Mountain · viewpoint, DeKalb
  4. 24 km Panola Mountain · viewpoint, Rockdale
  5. 1 km Panola Mountain State Park · nature spot, Rockdale
  6. 6 km Arabia Mountain · viewpoint, DeKalb
  7. 11 km Back to Redan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Redan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4757Mystery Valley Dam (3 km)
    Forts & heritage4752Confederate Memorial Carving (9 km)
    Churches3641Highlands Church (7 km)
    Parks2834Yellow River Park (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1625Pine Mountain (7 km)
    Museums2224Memorial Hall (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1315Panola Mountain State Park (16 km)
    Other attractions69Noguchi Playscape (29 km)
    Temples66The Riddler Mindbender (48 km)
    Waterfalls34Cascades (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Al-Farooq Masjid of Atlanta (32 km)
    Beaches & coast11Costley Mill Park Beach (24 km)

    Redan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Redan?

    Stone Mountain (viewpoint, about 9 km), Arabia Mountain (viewpoint, about 11 km), Panola Mountain State Park (nature spot, about 16 km), Panola Mountain (viewpoint, about 16 km), Mystery Valley Dam (dam, about 3 km), Brownwood Park (park, about 25 km).

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

    226 places on Spotwander: 47 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 47 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 28 parks, 16 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Redan?

    Mystery Valley Dam, about 3 km by road; Stewarts Lake Dam (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Redan?

    Confederate Memorial Carving, about 9 km by road; Sacrifice (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Redan?

    Highlands Church, about 7 km by road; Rock Chapel Mountain (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Redan?

    Start in Redan, visit Mystery Valley Dam, then Stone Mountain, then Panola Mountain, then Panola Mountain State Park, then Arabia Mountain, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Redan?

    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 parks.

    Towns near Redan

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