Bartow district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Rydal

Rydal is a town in Bartow district, Georgia, United States, home to about 4,087 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 parks and 13 churches. The must-see places are Calico Valley (6 km), Pine Log Wildlife Management Area (8 km) and Bear Mountain (8 km).

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Rydal, Georgia
Rydal, Bartow district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rydal at a glance

Location
Bartow district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 4,087
Coordinates
34.3354° N, 84.7155° W
Places within 50 km
104 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Rydal

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

80 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rydal. The closest is Little Pine Log Mountain (6 km); the best-known is Calico Valley (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rydal

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rydal. The closest is Falk Lake (4 km); the best-known is Lake Arrowhead Dam (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Rydal

26 parks within 100 km of Rydal. The closest is Red Top Mountain State Park (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Rydal

22 churches within 100 km of Rydal. The closest is Fairview Methodist Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Rydal

22 museums within 100 km of Rydal. The closest is Tellus Science Museum (14 km); the best-known is Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site Museum (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rydal

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rydal. The closest is Burgess Echo Garden (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Rydal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rydal
  2. 6 km Calico Valley · viewpoint, Bartow
  3. 14 km Bear Mountain · viewpoint, Cherokee
  4. 7 km Lake Arrowhead Dam · dam, Cherokee
  5. 9 km Pine Log Wildlife Management Area · viewpoint, Bartow
  6. 18 km Pine Mountain · viewpoint, Bartow
  7. 22 km Back to Rydal

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rydal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4480Little Pine Log Mountain (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1628Falk Lake (4 km)
    Parks426Red Top Mountain State Park (26 km)
    Churches1322Fairview Methodist Church (2 km)
    Museums1222Tellus Science Museum (14 km)
    Forts & heritage817Burgess Echo Garden (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens116New Echota State Historic Site (36 km)
    Other attractions08Cumming Bandstand (69 km)
    Temples06Georgia Scorcher (81 km)
    Waterfalls45Stone Haven Falls (21 km)
    Beaches & coast22Scudder's Bay (21 km)
    Caves02Petty John's Cave (87 km)
    Treks02Duncan Ridge Trail (93 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Al-Farooq Masjid of Atlanta (85 km)

    Rydal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rydal?

    Calico Valley (viewpoint, about 6 km), Pine Log Wildlife Management Area (viewpoint, about 8 km), Bear Mountain (viewpoint, about 8 km), Lake Arrowhead Dam (dam, about 16 km), Pine Mountain (viewpoint, about 22 km), Fairview Methodist Church (church, about 2 km).

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

    104 places on Spotwander: 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 parks, 13 churches, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rydal?

    Little Pine Log Mountain, about 6 km by road; Hanging Mountain (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rydal?

    Falk Lake, about 4 km by road; Little Lake Dam (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Rydal?

    Red Top Mountain State Park, about 26 km by road; George Washington Carver State Park (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rydal?

    Start in Rydal, visit Calico Valley, then Bear Mountain, then Lake Arrowhead Dam, then Pine Log Wildlife Management Area, then Pine Mountain, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rydal?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Rydal

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