Montgomery district, Maryland, United States

Places to visit near Adelphi

Adelphi is a town in Montgomery district, Maryland, United States, home to about 15,086 people. Within 50 km by road there are 272 places to visit — 53 parks, 52 wildlife, forests & gardens, 37 forts & heritage and 30 museums. The must-see places are Memorial Chapel (4 km), Takoma Park Presbyterian Church (6 km) and Lake Artemesia (6 km).

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Adelphi, Maryland
Adelphi, Montgomery district, Maryland, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Adelphi at a glance

Location
Montgomery district, Maryland, United States
Population
about 15,086
Coordinates
39.0032° N, 76.9719° W
Places within 50 km
272 (272 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Adelphi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Adelphi: 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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Parks near Adelphi

53 parks within 100 km of Adelphi. The closest is Acorn Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Adelphi

52 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Adelphi. The closest is Greenbelt Park (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Adelphi

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Adelphi. The closest is Fort Slocum Park (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Adelphi

30 museums within 100 km of Adelphi. The closest is President Lincoln's Cottage (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Adelphi

29 churches within 100 km of Adelphi. The closest is Memorial Chapel (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Adelphi

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Adelphi. The closest is Lake Artemesia (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Adelphi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Adelphi
  2. 6 km Lake Artemesia · lake, District of Columbia
  3. 2 km Memorial Chapel · monument, Prince George's
  4. 9 km Fort Slocum Park · fort, District of Columbia
  5. 2 km Takoma Park Presbyterian Church · church, Montgomery
  6. 2 km Acorn Park · park, Montgomery
  7. 6 km Back to Adelphi

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How to reach Adelphi

    All places near Adelphi by distance

    Within 15 km of Adelphi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Adelphi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions5656Coastline (6 km)
    Parks5353Acorn Park (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens5252Greenbelt Park (8 km)
    Forts & heritage3737Fort Slocum Park (7 km)
    Museums3030President Lincoln's Cottage (10 km)
    Churches2929Memorial Chapel (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66Lake Artemesia (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Bait-ur-Rahman Mosque (14 km)
    Waterfalls22Little Falls Church (historical) (11 km)
    Temples22Murugan Temple of North America (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Point Reno (13 km)

    Adelphi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Adelphi?

    Memorial Chapel (monument, about 4 km), Takoma Park Presbyterian Church (church, about 6 km), Lake Artemesia (lake, about 6 km), Coastline (attraction, about 6 km), Acorn Park (park, about 6 km), Rachel Carson House (attraction, about 7 km).

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

    272 places on Spotwander: 56 other attractions, 53 parks, 52 wildlife, forests & gardens, 37 forts & heritage, 30 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Adelphi?

    Acorn Park, about 6 km by road; Barnard Hill Park (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Adelphi?

    Greenbelt Park, about 8 km by road; National Park Seminary (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Adelphi?

    Fort Slocum Park, about 7 km by road; Fort Stevens Park (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Adelphi?

    Start in Adelphi, visit Lake Artemesia, then Memorial Chapel, then Fort Slocum Park, then Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, then Acorn Park, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Adelphi?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Adelphi

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