East Tennessee district, Tennessee, United States

Places to visit near Ringgold

Ringgold is a town in East Tennessee district, Tennessee, United States, home to about 3,700 people. Within 50 km by road there are 180 places to visit — 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 21 churches. The must-see places are Rabbit Valley (2 km), White Oak Mountain (5 km) and Salem Valley (7 km).

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Ringgold, Tennessee
Ringgold, East Tennessee district, Tennessee, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ringgold at a glance

Location
East Tennessee district, Tennessee, United States
Population
about 3,700
Coordinates
34.9159° N, 85.1091° W
Places within 50 km
180 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ringgold

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ringgold: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ringgold

74 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ringgold. The closest is Rabbit Valley (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Ringgold

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ringgold. The closest is Campaign for Atlanta Began Here (10 km); the best-known is Wilder Brigade Monument (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ringgold

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ringgold. The closest is Murphy Lakes (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Ringgold

23 churches within 100 km of Ringgold. The closest is Old Stone Church (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ringgold

19 parks within 100 km of Ringgold. The closest is Pitner Field (13 km); the best-known is Red Clay State Historic Park (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ringgold

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ringgold. The closest is Audubon Acres (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ringgold

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ringgold
  2. 9 km Keith Valley · viewpoint, East Tennessee
  3. 8 km Salem Valley · viewpoint, East Tennessee
  4. 3 km White Oak Mountain · viewpoint, Catoosa
  5. 4 km Rabbit Valley · viewpoint, East Tennessee
  6. 10 km Murphy Lakes · lake, East Tennessee
  7. 10 km Back to Ringgold

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    Within 15 km of Ringgold

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ringgold by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4674Rabbit Valley (2 km)
    Forts & heritage4548Campaign for Atlanta Began Here (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1323Murphy Lakes (10 km)
    Churches2123Old Stone Church (4 km)
    Parks1519Pitner Field (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens817Audubon Acres (14 km)
    Museums1315Dr Steve's Place-Medical Msm (1 km)
    Waterfalls912Falling Water Falls (17 km)
    Caves67Student Cave (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33South Chickamauga Creek (26 km)
    Other attractions02Jeep (69 km)
    Beaches & coast11Waconda Bay (29 km)

    Ringgold: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ringgold?

    Rabbit Valley (viewpoint, about 2 km), White Oak Mountain (viewpoint, about 5 km), Salem Valley (viewpoint, about 7 km), Keith Valley (viewpoint, about 9 km), Murphy Lakes (lake, about 10 km), Audubon Acres (nature spot, about 14 km).

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

    180 places on Spotwander: 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 churches, 15 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ringgold?

    Rabbit Valley, about 2 km by road; White Oak Mountain (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ringgold?

    Campaign for Atlanta Began Here, about 10 km by road; Joseph Standing Monument (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ringgold?

    Murphy Lakes, about 10 km by road; Lake Winnepesaukah (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ringgold?

    Start in Ringgold, visit Keith Valley, then Salem Valley, then White Oak Mountain, then Rabbit Valley, then Murphy Lakes, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ringgold?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ringgold

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