Accomack district, Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Accomac

Accomac is a town in Accomack district, Virginia, United States, home to about 496 people. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit — 86 beaches & coast, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 36 rivers, islands & mangroves and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Saint James Episcopal Church (1 km), Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve (12 km) and Mark's and Jack's Island Natural Area Preserve (14 km).

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Accomac, Virginia
Accomac, Accomack district, Virginia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Accomac at a glance

Location
Accomack district, Virginia, United States
Population
about 496
Coordinates
37.7196° N, 75.6655° W
Places within 50 km
190 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens

Top places to visit near Accomac

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Beaches & coast near Accomac

93 beaches & coast within 100 km of Accomac. The closest is Battle Point (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Accomac

55 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Accomac. The closest is Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Accomac

37 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Accomac. The closest is Dix Hammock (12 km). Best time: september to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Accomac

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Accomac. The closest is Walston Creek Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Accomac

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Accomac. The closest is Bunting Place (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Accomac

8 churches within 100 km of Accomac. The closest is Saint James Episcopal Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Accomac

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 Accomac
  2. 1 km Saint James Episcopal Church · church, Accomack
  3. 17 km Parkers Marsh · nature spot, Accomack
  4. 17 km Mark's and Jack's Island Natural Area Preserve · island, Accomack
  5. 16 km Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve · nature spot, Accomack
  6. 10 km Walston Creek Dam · dam, Accomack
  7. 5 km Back to Accomac

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Accomac by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast8693Battle Point (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3155Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3637Dix Hammock (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1416Walston Creek Dam (5 km)
    Forts & heritage913Bunting Place (14 km)
    Other attractions29Pungoteague Creek Light (27 km)
    Churches58Saint James Episcopal Church (1 km)
    Museums35Eastern Shore Railway Museum (9 km)
    Parks34Accomack Wayside (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Watts Island Rocks (26 km)

    Accomac: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Accomac?

    Saint James Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km), Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve (nature spot, about 12 km), Mark's and Jack's Island Natural Area Preserve (island, about 14 km), Parkers Marsh (nature spot, about 17 km), Walston Creek Dam (dam, about 5 km), Watts Island Rocks (island, about 26 km).

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

    190 places on Spotwander: 86 beaches & coast, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 36 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest beach to Accomac?

    Battle Point, about 7 km by road; Metompkin Bay (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Accomac?

    Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve, about 12 km by road; The Ditches (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Accomac?

    Dix Hammock, about 12 km by road; Metompkin Island (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Accomac?

    Start in Accomac, visit Saint James Episcopal Church, then Parkers Marsh, then Mark's and Jack's Island Natural Area Preserve, then Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve, then Walston Creek Dam, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Accomac?

    October to March for beaches & coast; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Accomac

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