Columbia district, Florida, United States

Places to visit near Wellborn

Wellborn is a town in Columbia district, Florida, United States, home to about 2,724 people. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit — 39 wildlife, forests & gardens, 38 churches, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Big Shoals State Park (21 km), First Baptist Church of Live Oak (22 km) and Columbia County Historical Museum (23 km).

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Wellborn, Florida
Wellborn, Columbia district, Florida, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wellborn at a glance

Location
Columbia district, Florida, United States
Population
about 2,724
Coordinates
30.2311° N, 82.8196° W
Places within 50 km
133 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Wellborn

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wellborn

106 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wellborn. The closest is Hearthstone Botanical Gardens (3 km); the best-known is Big Shoals State Park (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Wellborn

52 churches within 100 km of Wellborn. The closest is Huntsville First United Methodist Church (11 km); the best-known is First Baptist Church of Live Oak (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wellborn

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wellborn. The closest is Low Lake (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Wellborn

24 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Wellborn. The closest is Pine Island (32 km). Best time: september to february.

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Parks near Wellborn

16 parks within 100 km of Wellborn. The closest is Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park (15 km); the best-known is Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Wellborn

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wellborn. The closest is Central Florida Highway From White Springs to Lake City (1919) (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Wellborn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 103 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wellborn
  2. 2 km Low Lake · lake, Suwannee
  3. 21 km First Baptist Church of Live Oak · church, Suwannee
  4. 34 km Big Shoals State Park · nature spot, Hamilton
  5. 23 km Columbia County Historical Museum · museum, Columbia
  6. 20 km Bethea Lake · lake, Suwannee
  7. 3 km Back to Wellborn

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wellborn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39106Hearthstone Botanical Gardens (3 km)
    Churches3852Huntsville First United Methodist Church (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2030Low Lake (2 km)
    Other attractions1126Suwanee County Courthouse (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves124Pine Island (32 km)
    Parks816Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park (15 km)
    Forts & heritage69Central Florida Highway From White Springs to Lake City (1919) (15 km)
    Museums48Stephen Foster Museum (16 km)
    Caves45Orange Grove Karst Window (40 km)
    Beaches & coast13Olustee Beach (47 km)
    Waterfalls12Falling Creek Falls Park (19 km)
    Temples02Swamp Thing (91 km)

    Wellborn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wellborn?

    Big Shoals State Park (nature spot, about 21 km), First Baptist Church of Live Oak (church, about 22 km), Low Lake (lake, about 2 km), Columbia County Historical Museum (museum, about 23 km), Bethea Lake (lake, about 3 km), Hearthstone Botanical Gardens (garden, about 3 km).

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

    133 places on Spotwander: 39 wildlife, forests & gardens, 38 churches, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 other attractions, 1 river spot.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Wellborn?

    Hearthstone Botanical Gardens, about 3 km by road; Indian Mound Swamp (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Wellborn?

    Huntsville First United Methodist Church, about 11 km by road; Central Church (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Wellborn?

    Low Lake, about 2 km by road; Bethea Lake (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wellborn?

    Start in Wellborn, visit Low Lake, then First Baptist Church of Live Oak, then Big Shoals State Park, then Columbia County Historical Museum, then Bethea Lake, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wellborn?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Wellborn

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