Bassett, VirginiaFairy Stone State ParkPhilpott LakeVirginia Museum of Natural HistoryPhilpott DamTurkey Island Recreation AreaMayo River State Park (VA)
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Bassett

Bassett is a town in Patrick district, Virginia, United States of about 1,100 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit: 91 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 parks. The must-see places are Fairy Stone State Park, Philpott Lake and Virginia Museum of Natural History.

36.7593° N, 79.9903° WPop. 1,100

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Within 30 km73 places
Within 50 km162
Must-see70
Notable194
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Fairy Stone State Park, nature spot near Bassett
Must-see

Fairy Stone State Park

Nature spot · 12 km

Philpott Lake, lake near Bassett
Must-see

Philpott Lake

Lake · 12 km

Virginia Museum of Natural History, museum near Bassett
Must-see

Virginia Museum of Natural History

Museum · 17 km · Martinsville

Places near Bassett by type

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One day from Bassett

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:02 pm

91 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 Bassett
  2. Philpott Damdam · 45 min
  3. Philpott Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Fairy Stone State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Mayo River State Park (VA)nature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Virginia Museum of Natural Historymuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Bassett
Today’s loopBassettStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bassett?

Fairy Stone State Park (nature spot, about 12 km), Philpott Lake (lake, about 12 km), Virginia Museum of Natural History (museum, about 17 km), Philpott Dam (dam, about 5 km), Langlad Camp Area (park, about 7 km), Mize Point Recreation Area (park, about 7 km).

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

162 places on Spotwander: 91 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 parks, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bassett?

Little Mountain, about 11 km by road; Skelt Mountain (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Bassett?

Philpott Dam, about 5 km by road; Philpott Lake (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bassett?

Start in Bassett, visit Philpott Dam, then Philpott Lake, then Fairy Stone State Park, then Mayo River State Park (VA), then Virginia Museum of Natural History, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.