Jackson district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Stevenson

Stevenson is a town in Jackson district, Alabama, United States, home to about 1,991 people. Within 50 km by road there are 177 places to visit — 86 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Fort Harker (1 km), Nickajack Dam (31 km) and Nickajack Park (33 km).

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Stevenson, Alabama
Stevenson, Jackson district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Stevenson at a glance

Location
Jackson district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 1,991
Coordinates
34.8687° N, 85.8394° W
Places within 50 km
177 (13 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 churches

Top places to visit near Stevenson

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Stevenson

106 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Stevenson. The closest is Austin Point (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Stevenson

31 churches within 100 km of Stevenson. The closest is Cambell Chapel (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Stevenson

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Stevenson. The closest is Pisgah Gorge Dam (27 km); the best-known is Nickajack Dam (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stevenson

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Stevenson. The closest is Crow Creek Refuge (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Stevenson

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Stevenson. The closest is Little Falls (23 km); the best-known is Denny Cove Falls (36 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Stevenson

15 caves within 100 km of Stevenson. The closest is Wynne Cave Spring (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Stevenson

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stevenson
  2. 1 km Stevenson Historic District · heritage site, Jackson
  3. 1 km Fort Harker · fort, East Tennessee
  4. 8 km Austin Point · viewpoint, Jackson
  5. 13 km Cambell Chapel · church, Jackson
  6. 4 km Crow Creek Refuge · nature spot, Jackson
  7. 4 km Back to Stevenson

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How to reach Stevenson

    All places near Stevenson by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stevenson by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints86106Austin Point (8 km)
    Churches2631Cambell Chapel (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1926Pisgah Gorge Dam (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens517Crow Creek Refuge (4 km)
    Waterfalls1617Little Falls (23 km)
    Caves1015Wynne Cave Spring (10 km)
    Parks210Nickajack Park (33 km)
    Forts & heritage59Stevenson Historic District (1 km)
    Museums49Bridgeport Depot Museum (18 km)
    Other attractions03Jeep (84 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Long Island (21 km)
    Temples12Life and Praise Temple (30 km)
    Beaches & coast11Rankin Cove (38 km)

    Stevenson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stevenson?

    Fort Harker (fort, about 1 km), Stevenson Historic District (heritage site, about 1 km), Crow Creek Refuge (nature spot, about 4 km), Cambell Chapel (church, about 6 km), Austin Point (viewpoint, about 8 km), Walker Mountain (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    177 places on Spotwander: 86 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Stevenson?

    Austin Point, about 8 km by road; Walker Mountain (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Stevenson?

    Cambell Chapel, about 6 km by road; Mount Carmel Church (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Stevenson?

    Pisgah Gorge Dam, about 27 km by road; Nickajack Dam (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stevenson?

    Start in Stevenson, visit Stevenson Historic District, then Fort Harker, then Austin Point, then Cambell Chapel, then Crow Creek Refuge, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stevenson?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Stevenson

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