DeKalb district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Stonecrest

Stonecrest is a town in DeKalb district, Georgia, United States, home to about 50,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 225 places to visit — 50 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 45 forts & heritage, 35 churches and 28 parks. The must-see places are Arabia Mountain (6 km), Panola Mountain State Park (10 km) and Panola Mountain (11 km).

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Stonecrest at a glance

Location
DeKalb district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 50,000
Coordinates
33.7085° N, 84.1349° W
Places within 50 km
225 (70 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Stonecrest

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

60 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Stonecrest. The closest is Stewarts Lake Dam (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Stonecrest

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stonecrest. The closest is Evens Mill Ruins (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Stonecrest

40 churches within 100 km of Stonecrest. The closest is Macedonia Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Stonecrest

35 parks within 100 km of Stonecrest. The closest is Yellow River Park (13 km); the best-known is Georgia International Horse Park (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Stonecrest

24 museums within 100 km of Stonecrest. The closest is Memorial Hall (14 km); the best-known is Carter Presidential Library (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Stonecrest

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Stonecrest. The closest is Pine Mountain (6 km); the best-known is Arabia Mountain (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Stonecrest

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stonecrest
  2. 1 km Stewarts Lake Dam · dam, DeKalb
  3. 5 km Arabia Mountain · viewpoint, DeKalb
  4. 6 km Panola Mountain State Park · nature spot, Rockdale
  5. 1 km Panola Mountain · viewpoint, Rockdale
  6. 24 km Stone Mountain · viewpoint, DeKalb
  7. 14 km Back to Stonecrest

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    Within 15 km of Stonecrest

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stonecrest by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5060Stewarts Lake Dam (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4552Evens Mill Ruins (6 km)
    Churches3540Macedonia Church (6 km)
    Parks2835Yellow River Park (13 km)
    Museums2024Memorial Hall (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1623Pine Mountain (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1315Panola Mountain State Park (10 km)
    Other attractions69Expelled Because of Color (30 km)
    Temples66The Riddler Mindbender (48 km)
    Waterfalls34Cascades (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Al-Farooq Masjid of Atlanta (33 km)
    Buddhist sites11Wat Lao Buddha Phothisaram Inc (24 km)
    Beaches & coast11Costley Mill Park Beach (24 km)

    Stonecrest: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stonecrest?

    Arabia Mountain (viewpoint, about 6 km), Panola Mountain State Park (nature spot, about 10 km), Panola Mountain (viewpoint, about 11 km), Stone Mountain (viewpoint, about 14 km), Stewarts Lake Dam (dam, about 1 km), Georgia International Horse Park (park, about 24 km).

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

    225 places on Spotwander: 50 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 45 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 28 parks, 20 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Stonecrest?

    Stewarts Lake Dam, about 1 km by road; Mangham Lake West Dam (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Stonecrest?

    Evens Mill Ruins, about 6 km by road; Bridge Ruins (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Stonecrest?

    Macedonia Church, about 6 km by road; Kelley Chapel (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stonecrest?

    Start in Stonecrest, visit Stewarts Lake Dam, then Arabia Mountain, then Panola Mountain State Park, then Panola Mountain, then Stone Mountain, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stonecrest?

    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 and parks.

    Towns near Stonecrest

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