Braddock Heights, MarylandMiddletown Recreational ParkSouth River Falls Trail, Shenandoah National ParkCuller LakeLambs KnollReno MonumentCrampton's Gap
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Braddock Heights

Braddock Heights is a town in Frederick district, Maryland, United States of about 2,608 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit: 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 parks and 5 churches. The must-see places are Middletown Recreational Park, South River Falls Trail, Shenandoah National Park and Gambrill State Park.

39.4187° N, 77.5036° WPop. 2,608

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Within 30 km30 places
Within 50 km60
Must-see289
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Middletown Recreational Park

Viewpoint · 5 km

South River Falls Trail, Shenandoah National Park, national park near Braddock Heights
Must-see

South River Falls Trail, Shenandoah National Park

National park · 7 km

Gambrill State Park, nature spot near Braddock Heights
Must-see

Gambrill State Park

Nature spot · 8 km

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One day from Braddock Heights

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:09 pm

56 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 Braddock Heights
  2. Culler Lakelake · 45 min
  3. South River Falls Trail, Shenandoah National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  4. Middletown Recreational Parkviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Lambs Knollviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Crampton's Gapviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Braddock Heights
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Braddock Heights?

Middletown Recreational Park (viewpoint, about 5 km), South River Falls Trail, Shenandoah National Park (national park, about 7 km), Gambrill State Park (nature spot, about 8 km), Culler Lake (lake, about 9 km), McCurdy Field (park, about 9 km), National Museum of Civil War Medicine (museum, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Braddock Heights?

60 places on Spotwander: 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 parks, 5 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Braddock Heights?

South River Falls Trail, Shenandoah National Park, about 7 km by road; Gambrill State Park (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Braddock Heights?

McCurdy Field, about 9 km by road; Gathland State Park (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Braddock Heights?

Start in Braddock Heights, visit Culler Lake, then South River Falls Trail, Shenandoah National Park, then Middletown Recreational Park, then Lambs Knoll, then Crampton's Gap, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.