Blount district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Warrior

Warrior is a town in Blount district, Alabama, United States, home to about 3,199 people. Within 50 km by road there are 229 places to visit — 76 hill stations & viewpoints, 69 churches, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 32 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Rickwood Caverns State Park (10 km), Birmingham Alabama Temple (19 km) and Shady Grove Baptist Church (35 km).

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Warrior, Alabama
Warrior, Blount district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Warrior at a glance

Location
Blount district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 3,199
Coordinates
33.8143° N, 86.8094° W
Places within 50 km
229 (32 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 Warrior

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Warrior: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Warrior

80 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Warrior. The closest is Thomas Mountain (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Warrior

74 churches within 100 km of Warrior. The closest is Stewart Church (6 km); the best-known is Birmingham Alabama Temple (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Warrior

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Warrior. The closest is McCay Lake (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Warrior

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Warrior. The closest is Kimberly Number 4 Mine (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Warrior

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Warrior. The closest is Ruffner Mountain (37 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Warrior

9 museums within 100 km of Warrior. The closest is Brookside Historic Museum (28 km); the best-known is Birmingham Museum of Art (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Warrior

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Warrior
  2. 19 km Birmingham Alabama Temple · church, Jefferson
  3. 29 km Rickwood Caverns State Park · park, Blount
  4. 5 km Kimberly Number 4 Mine · heritage site, Blount
  5. 2 km Stewart Church · church, Blount
  6. 4 km McCay Lake · lake, Blount
  7. 7 km Back to Warrior

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How to reach Warrior

    All places near Warrior by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Warrior by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints7680Thomas Mountain (9 km)
    Churches6974Stewart Church (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2733McCay Lake (7 km)
    Forts & heritage3232Kimberly Number 4 Mine (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens612Ruffner Mountain (37 km)
    Museums79Brookside Historic Museum (28 km)
    Parks38Rickwood Caverns State Park (10 km)
    Waterfalls45Turkey Creek Falls (22 km)
    Caves33Sims Cave Park (10 km)
    Temples13Temple Beth-el (44 km)
    Buddhist sites11An Quang Buddhist Temple (36 km)

    Warrior: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Warrior?

    Rickwood Caverns State Park (park, about 10 km), Birmingham Alabama Temple (church, about 19 km), Stewart Church (church, about 6 km), Kimberly Number 4 Mine (heritage site, about 6 km), McCay Lake (lake, about 7 km), Thomas Mountain (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    229 places on Spotwander: 76 hill stations & viewpoints, 69 churches, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 forts & heritage, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Warrior?

    Thomas Mountain, about 9 km by road; Greathouse Mountain (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Warrior?

    Stewart Church, about 6 km by road; Skyline Drive Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Warrior?

    McCay Lake, about 7 km by road; The Sink (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Warrior?

    Start in Warrior, visit Birmingham Alabama Temple, then Rickwood Caverns State Park, then Kimberly Number 4 Mine, then Stewart Church, then McCay Lake, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Warrior?

    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 Warrior

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