Brevard district, Florida, United States

Places to visit near Sharpes

Sharpes is a town in Brevard district, Florida, United States, home to about 3,411 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 parks, 17 forts & heritage and 8 churches. The must-see places are Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science (6 km), Kings Park (8 km) and American Police Hall of Fame & Museum (13 km).

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Sharpes, Florida
Sharpes, Brevard district, Florida, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sharpes at a glance

Location
Brevard district, Florida, United States
Population
about 3,411
Coordinates
28.4322° N, 80.7601° W
Places within 50 km
71 (36 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 parks and churches

Top places to visit near Sharpes

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

42 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sharpes. The closest is Lake Florence (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Sharpes

27 parks within 100 km of Sharpes. The closest is Kings Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Sharpes

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sharpes. The closest is Atlantic Highway (7 km); the best-known is Windover Archaeological Site (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Sharpes

21 churches within 100 km of Sharpes. The closest is Blessed Sacrament Church (3 km); the best-known is Rockledge Church of Christ (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Sharpes

21 temples within 100 km of Sharpes. The closest is New Hope Deliverance Temple (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sharpes

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sharpes. The closest is Pine Island Conservation Area (9 km); the best-known is Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Sharpes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sharpes
  2. 6 km Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science · museum, Brevard
  3. 9 km Lake Florence · lake, Brevard
  4. 1 km Barnett Lake · lake, Brevard
  5. 19 km Kings Park · park, Brevard
  6. 16 km American Police Hall of Fame & Museum · museum, Brevard
  7. 13 km Back to Sharpes

Plan a longer trip from Sharpes — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Sharpes

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    Within 15 km of Sharpes

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    Places near Sharpes by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs42Lake Florence (15 km)
    Other attractions42H.S. Williams House (15 km)
    Parks27Kings Park (8 km)
    Forts & heritage24Atlantic Highway (7 km)
    Churches21Blessed Sacrament Church (3 km)
    Temples21New Hope Deliverance Temple (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens20Pine Island Conservation Area (9 km)
    Museums16Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science (6 km)
    Beaches & coast12Greyhound/Flixbus (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3Pine Island (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2Possum Bluff (16 km)
    Waterfalls1Cascades at Kissimmee (82 km)

    Sharpes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sharpes?

    Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science (museum, about 6 km), Kings Park (park, about 8 km), American Police Hall of Fame & Museum (museum, about 13 km), Lake Florence (lake, about 15 km), Barnett Lake (lake, about 15 km), Rockledge Church of Christ (church, about 16 km).

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

    71 places on Spotwander: 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 attraction, 7 parks, 17 forts & heritage, 8 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sharpes?

    Lake Florence, about 15 km by road; Barnett Lake (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Sharpes?

    Kings Park, about 8 km by road; Kelly Park East (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sharpes?

    Atlantic Highway, about 7 km by road; Porcher House (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sharpes?

    Start in Sharpes, visit Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science, then Lake Florence, then Barnett Lake, then Kings Park, then American Police Hall of Fame & Museum, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sharpes?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Sharpes

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