Places to visit near

Winder

Winder is a town in Barrow district, Georgia, United States of about 15,447 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit: 47 forts & heritage, 37 churches and 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Fort Yargo State Park, Rockwell Universalist Church and Elisha Winn House.

33.9926° N, 83.7202° WPop. 15,447

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Within 30 km84 places
Within 50 km139
Must-see110
Notable116
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Winder

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:42 pm

68 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Winder
  2. Fort Yargo Lake Damfort · 45 min
  3. Elisha Winn Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Fort Daniel Monumentmonument · 1.5 hrs
  5. Rockwell Universalist Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Lower Twin Lake Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Winder
Today’s loopWinderStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Winder?

Fort Yargo State Park (fort, about 3 km), Rockwell Universalist Church (church, about 6 km), Broad Street Commercial Historic District (heritage site, about 1 km), Jackson Street Commerical Historic District (heritage site, about 1 km), Barrow County Museum (museum, about 1 km), Winder Depot (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

139 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 parks, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Winder?

Broad Street Commercial Historic District, about 1 km by road; Jackson Street Commerical Historic District (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Winder?

First Presbyterian Church, about 2 km by road; First Christian Church of Winder (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Winder?

Start in Winder, visit Fort Yargo Lake Dam, then Elisha Winn House, then Fort Daniel Monument, then Rockwell Universalist Church, then Lower Twin Lake Dam, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.