Walker district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Sumiton

Sumiton is a town in Walker district, Alabama, United States, home to about 2,418 people. Within 50 km by road there are 245 places to visit — 88 churches, 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 54 forts & heritage and 12 museums. The must-see places are Rickwood Caverns State Park (28 km), Birmingham Alabama Temple (29 km) and Bankhead Lake (39 km).

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Sumiton, Alabama
Sumiton, Walker district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sumiton at a glance

Location
Walker district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 2,418
Coordinates
33.7557° N, 87.0500° W
Places within 50 km
245 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Sumiton

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Churches near Sumiton

92 churches within 100 km of Sumiton. The closest is Canaan Church (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sumiton

63 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sumiton. The closest is Turkey Hill (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Sumiton

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sumiton. The closest is Ledbetter Mine (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Sumiton

17 museums within 100 km of Sumiton. The closest is Alabama Mining Museum (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sumiton

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sumiton. The closest is Thornton Lake Dam (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sumiton

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sumiton. The closest is Kelly Ingram Park (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Sumiton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sumiton
  2. 6 km Turkey Hill · hill, Walker
  3. 2 km Pugh Mine · heritage site, Walker
  4. 2 km Ledbetter Mine · heritage site, Walker
  5. 7 km Canaan Church · church, Walker
  6. 5 km Alabama Mining Museum · museum, Walker
  7. 6 km Back to Sumiton

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How to reach Sumiton

    All places near Sumiton by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sumiton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8892Canaan Church (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints6263Turkey Hill (6 km)
    Forts & heritage5457Ledbetter Mine (3 km)
    Museums1217Alabama Mining Museum (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1217Thornton Lake Dam (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens513Kelly Ingram Park (43 km)
    Parks410Rickwood Caverns State Park (28 km)
    Temples13Temple Beth-el (47 km)
    Waterfalls33Longwood Falls (27 km)
    Caves22Sims Cave Park (30 km)
    Buddhist sites11An Quang Buddhist Temple (42 km)
    Beaches & coast11UAB Beach Volleyball (45 km)

    Sumiton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sumiton?

    Ledbetter Mine (heritage site, about 3 km), Canaan Church (church, about 4 km), Pugh Mine (heritage site, about 5 km), Alabama Mining Museum (museum, about 6 km), Turkey Hill (hill, about 6 km), Empire Town Creek Mine (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    245 places on Spotwander: 88 churches, 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 54 forts & heritage, 12 museums, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Sumiton?

    Canaan Church, about 4 km by road; Bible Church of God (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sumiton?

    Turkey Hill, about 6 km by road; York Mountain (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sumiton?

    Ledbetter Mine, about 3 km by road; Pugh Mine (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sumiton?

    Start in Sumiton, visit Turkey Hill, then Pugh Mine, then Ledbetter Mine, then Canaan Church, then Alabama Mining Museum, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sumiton?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Sumiton

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