Mecklenburg district, Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Bracey

Bracey is a town in Mecklenburg district, Virginia, United States, home to about 1,554 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage, 13 parks and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lake Gaston (12 km), Chapel of the Good Shepherd (24 km) and Occoneechee State Park (39 km).

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Bracey, Virginia
Bracey, Mecklenburg district, Virginia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bracey at a glance

Location
Mecklenburg district, Virginia, United States
Population
about 1,554
Coordinates
36.5996° N, 78.1431° W
Places within 50 km
76 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Bracey

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bracey: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bracey

145 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bracey. The closest is River Ridge Dam (4 km); the best-known is Lake Gaston (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Bracey

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bracey. The closest is Elm Hill Archaeological Site (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Bracey

25 parks within 100 km of Bracey. The closest is Mecklenburg Wayside (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bracey

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bracey. The closest is Island Creek Public Use Area (37 km); the best-known is Occoneechee State Park (39 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Bracey

16 churches within 100 km of Bracey. The closest is Chapel of the Good Shepherd (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bracey

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bracey. The closest is Chalk Level (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Bracey

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bracey
  2. 5 km Moores Dam · dam, Mecklenburg
  3. 9 km Copleys Dam · dam, Mecklenburg
  4. 24 km Lake Gaston · lake, Mecklenburg
  5. 24 km Chapel of the Good Shepherd · church, Mecklenburg
  6. 21 km River Ridge Dam · dam, Mecklenburg
  7. 4 km Back to Bracey

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How to reach Bracey

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bracey by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36145River Ridge Dam (4 km)
    Forts & heritage929Elm Hill Archaeological Site (14 km)
    Parks1325Mecklenburg Wayside (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens417Island Creek Public Use Area (37 km)
    Churches516Chapel of the Good Shepherd (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Chalk Level (25 km)
    Waterfalls15Panacea Falls (39 km)
    Museums14Henderson Institute Historical Museum (46 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Buggs Island (16 km)
    Beaches & coast11Occoneechee Harbor (44 km)
    Buddhist sites01Oxford Monastery (57 km)

    Bracey: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bracey?

    Lake Gaston (lake, about 12 km), Chapel of the Good Shepherd (church, about 24 km), River Ridge Dam (dam, about 4 km), Moores Dam (dam, about 5 km), Copleys Dam (dam, about 13 km), Blalock Dam (dam, about 13 km).

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

    76 places on Spotwander: 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage, 13 parks, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bracey?

    River Ridge Dam, about 4 km by road; Moores Dam (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bracey?

    Elm Hill Archaeological Site, about 14 km by road; Landmark Inn (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Bracey?

    Mecklenburg Wayside, about 15 km by road; Palmer Point Park (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bracey?

    Start in Bracey, visit Moores Dam, then Copleys Dam, then Lake Gaston, then Chapel of the Good Shepherd, then River Ridge Dam, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bracey?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Bracey

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