Geneva district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Samson

Samson is a town in Geneva district, Alabama, United States, home to about 1,928 people. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit — 49 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 churches, 15 forts & heritage and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Geneva State Forest (20 km), Britton Hill (33 km) and Boll Weevil Monument (36 km).

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Samson, Alabama
Samson, Geneva district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Samson at a glance

Location
Geneva district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 1,928
Coordinates
31.1130° N, 86.0460° W
Places within 50 km
88 (6 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 Samson

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Samson

97 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Samson. The closest is Lake Frankie Dam (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Samson

73 churches within 100 km of Samson. The closest is First Assembly of God Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Samson

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Samson. The closest is Geneva Commercial Historic District (24 km); the best-known is Boll Weevil Monument (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Samson

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Samson. The closest is Big Swamp (13 km); the best-known is Geneva State Forest (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Samson

11 museums within 100 km of Samson. The closest is Samson Log Cabin Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Samson

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Samson. The closest is Buffalo Hill (13 km); the best-known is Britton Hill (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Samson

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Samson
  2. 1 km First Assembly of God Church · church, Geneva
  3. 5 km First Free Will Baptist Church · church, Geneva
  4. 16 km Geneva State Forest · nature spot, Covington
  5. 20 km Lake Frankie Dam · dam, Geneva
  6. 3 km Samson Log Cabin Museum · museum, Geneva
  7. 1 km Back to Samson

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Samson by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4997Lake Frankie Dam (4 km)
    Churches1273First Assembly of God Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1538Geneva Commercial Historic District (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens425Big Swamp (13 km)
    Museums311Samson Log Cabin Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints29Buffalo Hill (13 km)
    Parks14Frank Jackson State Park (39 km)
    Waterfalls13High Falls Assembly of God Church (29 km)
    Caves11Vortex Spring (49 km)
    Beaches & coast01Emerald Lake Park (78 km)

    Samson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Samson?

    Geneva State Forest (nature spot, about 20 km), First Assembly of God Church (church, about 1 km), Samson Log Cabin Museum (museum, about 1 km), Lake Frankie Dam (dam, about 4 km), First Free Will Baptist Church (church, about 4 km), Oak Ridge Church of Christ (church, about 8 km).

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

    88 places on Spotwander: 49 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Samson?

    Lake Frankie Dam, about 4 km by road; Tom Davison Dam (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Samson?

    First Assembly of God Church, about 1 km by road; First Free Will Baptist Church (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Samson?

    Geneva Commercial Historic District, about 24 km by road; Elba (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Samson?

    Start in Samson, visit First Assembly of God Church, then First Free Will Baptist Church, then Geneva State Forest, then Lake Frankie Dam, then Samson Log Cabin Museum, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Samson?

    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 Samson

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