Fairfax district, Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Chantilly

Chantilly is a town in Fairfax district, Virginia, United States, home to about 23,039 people. Within 50 km by road there are 280 places to visit — 58 wildlife, forests & gardens, 44 parks, 44 forts & heritage and 28 museums. The must-see places are Sully Historic Site (2 km), Ellanor C. Lawrence Park (5 km) and Frying Pan Farm Park (6 km).

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Chantilly at a glance

Location
Fairfax district, Virginia, United States
Population
about 23,039
Coordinates
38.8943° N, 77.4311° W
Places within 50 km
280 (280 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 Chantilly

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chantilly: 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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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chantilly

58 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chantilly. The closest is Elklick Woodlands Natural Area Preserve (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Chantilly

44 parks within 100 km of Chantilly. The closest is Sully Historic Site (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Chantilly

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chantilly. The closest is Cannon Branch Fort (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Chantilly

28 museums within 100 km of Chantilly. The closest is Kreeger Museum (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Chantilly

22 churches within 100 km of Chantilly. The closest is Chapel Road Park (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chantilly

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chantilly. The closest is Lake Anne (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Chantilly

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chantilly
  2. 2 km Sully Historic Site · park, Fairfax
  3. 5 km Frying Pan Farm Park · park, Montgomery
  4. 9 km Lake Anne · lake, Montgomery
  5. 18 km Ellanor C. Lawrence Park · park, Montgomery
  6. 7 km Elklick Woodlands Natural Area Preserve · nature spot, Montgomery
  7. 9 km Back to Chantilly

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How to reach Chantilly

    All places near Chantilly by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chantilly by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens5858Elklick Woodlands Natural Area Preserve (9 km)
    Other attractions5454Foamhenge (7 km)
    Parks4444Sully Historic Site (2 km)
    Forts & heritage4444Cannon Branch Fort (24 km)
    Museums2828Kreeger Museum (37 km)
    Churches2222Chapel Road Park (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1010Lake Anne (14 km)
    Waterfalls66Great Falls (24 km)
    Treks44Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (super) (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Minor's Hill (30 km)
    Buddhist sites22Ekoji Buddhist Temple (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Islamic Mosque and Cultural Center (41 km)
    Temples11Durga Temple of Virginia (30 km)
    Beaches & coast11Tidal Basin (42 km)

    Chantilly: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chantilly?

    Sully Historic Site (park, about 2 km), Ellanor C. Lawrence Park (park, about 5 km), Frying Pan Farm Park (park, about 6 km), Foamhenge (attraction, about 7 km), Elklick Woodlands Natural Area Preserve (nature spot, about 9 km), KLWX NEXRAD Radar (attraction, about 13 km).

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

    280 places on Spotwander: 58 wildlife, forests & gardens, 54 other attractions, 44 parks, 44 forts & heritage, 28 museums.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Chantilly?

    Elklick Woodlands Natural Area Preserve, about 9 km by road; Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Chantilly?

    Sully Historic Site, about 2 km by road; Ellanor C. Lawrence Park (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chantilly?

    Cannon Branch Fort, about 24 km by road; The River of Blood (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chantilly?

    Start in Chantilly, visit Sully Historic Site, then Frying Pan Farm Park, then Lake Anne, then Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, then Elklick Woodlands Natural Area Preserve, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chantilly?

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

    Towns near Chantilly

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