Davidson district, North Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Tyro

Tyro is a town in Davidson district, North Carolina, United States, home to about 3,879 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit — 57 churches, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 forts & heritage and 5 parks. The must-see places are Boone's Cave Park (11 km), Grace Episcopal Church (13 km) and Old Davidson County Courthouse (14 km).

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Tyro at a glance

Location
Davidson district, North Carolina, United States
Population
about 3,879
Coordinates
35.8090° N, 80.3728° W
Places within 50 km
155 (14 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 Tyro

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Churches near Tyro

71 churches within 100 km of Tyro. The closest is St. Luke's Lutheran Church (1 km); the best-known is Grace Episcopal Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tyro

51 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tyro. The closest is Lingle Lake Dam (4 km); the best-known is High Rock Lake (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Tyro

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tyro. The closest is Trading Ford Monument Site (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Tyro

32 parks within 100 km of Tyro. The closest is Civitan Park (42 km); the best-known is Hanes Park (42 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Tyro

23 museums within 100 km of Tyro. The closest is Old Davidson County Courthouse (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tyro

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tyro. The closest is Tanglewood Arboretum (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Tyro

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 Tyro
  2. 11 km Boone's Cave Park · cave, Davidson
  3. 11 km St. Luke's Lutheran Church · church, Davidson
  4. 13 km Grace Episcopal Church · church, Davidson
  5. 1 km First Reformed United Church of Christ · church, Davidson
  6. 1 km Old Davidson County Courthouse · museum, Davidson
  7. 14 km Back to Tyro

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tyro by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5771St. Luke's Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3451Lingle Lake Dam (4 km)
    Forts & heritage3342Trading Ford Monument Site (11 km)
    Parks532Civitan Park (42 km)
    Museums1623Old Davidson County Courthouse (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens316Tanglewood Arboretum (27 km)
    Waterfalls44The Bull Hole (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Pilot Mountain (75 km)
    Other attractions12The Big Chair (34 km)
    Caves11Boone's Cave Park (11 km)
    Temples11Shouse Temple (50 km)

    Tyro: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tyro?

    Boone's Cave Park (cave, about 11 km), Grace Episcopal Church (church, about 13 km), Old Davidson County Courthouse (museum, about 14 km), First Reformed United Church of Christ (church, about 14 km), St. Luke's Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km), Tyro United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    155 places on Spotwander: 57 churches, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 forts & heritage, 5 parks, 16 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Tyro?

    St. Luke's Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; Tyro United Methodist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tyro?

    Lingle Lake Dam, about 4 km by road; Glossens Lake Number Three (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tyro?

    Trading Ford Monument Site, about 11 km by road; Zachary House (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tyro?

    Start in Tyro, visit Boone's Cave Park, then St. Luke's Lutheran Church, then Grace Episcopal Church, then First Reformed United Church of Christ, then Old Davidson County Courthouse, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tyro?

    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 Tyro

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