Places to visit near

Bensley

Bensley is a town in Richmond district, Virginia, United States of about 5,819 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit: 104 forts & heritage, 20 parks and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Falling Creek UDC Jefferson Davis Highway Marker, Drewrys Bluff Church and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

37.4468° N, 77.4433° WPop. 5,819

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Within 30 km168 places
Within 50 km176
Must-see98
Notable126
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Bensley

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:35 pm

63 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 Bensley
  2. Powhite Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Byrd Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Sacred Heart Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Chimborazo Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Dutch Gap Historical Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Bensley
Today’s loopBensleyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bensley?

Falling Creek UDC Jefferson Davis Highway Marker (heritage site, about 1 km), Drewrys Bluff Church (church, about 2 km), Sacred Heart Catholic Church (church, about 11 km), Great Shiplock Park (park, about 11 km), Chimborazo Park (park, about 11 km), Virginia Holocaust Museum (museum, about 12 km).

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

176 places on Spotwander: 104 forts & heritage, 20 parks, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 museums, 3 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Bensley?

Falling Creek UDC Jefferson Davis Highway Marker, about 1 km by road; Hickory Hill School (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Bensley?

Bensley Park, about 3 km by road; Pocosham Park (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bensley?

Start in Bensley, visit Powhite Park, then Byrd Park, then Sacred Heart Catholic Church, then Chimborazo Park, then Dutch Gap Historical Park, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.