McDuffie district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Thomson

Thomson is a town in McDuffie district, Georgia, United States, home to about 6,689 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 forts & heritage, 3 churches and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Burks Mountain (38 km), Fort Gordon (44 km) and Below Dam Recreation Area (44 km).

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Thomson, Georgia
Thomson, McDuffie district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Thomson at a glance

Location
McDuffie district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 6,689
Coordinates
33.4707° N, 82.5046° W
Places within 50 km
62 (5 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

Top places to visit near Thomson

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Thomson

81 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Thomson. The closest is McNeil Pond (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Thomson

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Thomson. The closest is Marshall Monument (24 km); the best-known is Fort Gordon (44 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Thomson

44 churches within 100 km of Thomson. The closest is Lincolnton Presbyterian Church (45 km); the best-known is First Baptist Church of North Augusta (62 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Thomson

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Thomson. The closest is Mount Carmel (22 km); the best-known is Burks Mountain (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Thomson

19 museums within 100 km of Thomson. The closest is Hickory Hill (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Thomson

8 parks within 100 km of Thomson. The closest is Clarks Hill Recreation Area (46 km); the best-known is Elijah Clarke State Park (55 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Thomson

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Thomson
  2. 1 km Hickory Hill · hill, McCormick
  3. 4 km McNeil Pond · lake, McCormick
  4. 9 km Harrison Lake A · lake, McCormick
  5. 12 km Boneville Pond Dam · dam, McDuffie
  6. 3 km Usry Pond · lake, McCormick
  7. 10 km Back to Thomson

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How to reach Thomson

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Thomson by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3081McNeil Pond (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1677Marshall Monument (24 km)
    Churches344Lincolnton Presbyterian Church (45 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints420Mount Carmel (22 km)
    Museums619Hickory Hill (1 km)
    Parks18Clarks Hill Recreation Area (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve (50 km)
    Other attractions04Amen Corner (56 km)
    Waterfalls03Calhoun Falls State Recreation Area (77 km)
    Caves11The Gaming Cave (41 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Paris Island (86 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Aiken Masjid (89 km)

    Thomson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Thomson?

    Hickory Hill (hill, about 1 km), McNeil Pond (lake, about 5 km), Harrison Lake A (lake, about 8 km), Boneville Pond Dam (dam, about 9 km), Usry Pond (lake, about 10 km), Dearing Number Six Lake Dam (dam, about 16 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Thomson?

    McNeil Pond, about 5 km by road; Harrison Lake A (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Thomson?

    Marshall Monument, about 24 km by road; Blue Star Memorial By-Way (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Thomson?

    Lincolnton Presbyterian Church, about 45 km by road; Bethany Church (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Thomson?

    Start in Thomson, visit Hickory Hill, then McNeil Pond, then Harrison Lake A, then Boneville Pond Dam, then Usry Pond, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Thomson?

    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.

    Towns near Thomson

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