Places to visit near

Semmes

Semmes is a town in Mobile district, Alabama, United States of about 3,886 people. Within 50 km by road there are 204 places to visit: 62 churches, 51 forts & heritage and 20 museums. The must-see places are Big Creek Lake, Saint Paul's Episcopal Chapel and Chickasabogue Park.

30.7782° N, 88.2592° WPop. 3,886

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Within 30 km117 places
Within 50 km204
Must-see67
Notable210
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Semmes

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:12 pm

78 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Semmes
  2. Big Creek Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Saint Paul's Episcopal Chapelchurch · 30 min
  4. Carlen Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. The Catholic Cemetery of Mobilechurch · 30 min
  6. Chickasabogue Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Semmes
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Semmes?

Big Creek Lake (lake, about 13 km), Saint Paul's Episcopal Chapel (church, about 18 km), Chickasabogue Park (nature spot, about 19 km), Sodality Chapel (church, about 19 km), The Catholic Cemetery of Mobile (church, about 24 km), Carlen House (heritage site, about 24 km).

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

204 places on Spotwander: 62 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 20 museums, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Semmes?

Saint Paul's Episcopal Chapel, about 18 km by road; Trinity Lutheran Church & School (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Semmes?

U.S. Coast Guard HU-25 Falcon Plane, about 11 km by road; Old Steam Engine (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Semmes?

Start in Semmes, visit Big Creek Lake, then Saint Paul's Episcopal Chapel, then Carlen House, then The Catholic Cemetery of Mobile, then Chickasabogue Park, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.