Places to visit near

Clifton Forge

Clifton Forge is a town in Alleghany district, Virginia, United States of about 3,739 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit: 109 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Oakland Grove Presbyterian Church, Douthat State Park and Longdale Recreation Area.

37.8162° N, 79.8245° WPop. 3,739

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Within 30 km107 places
Within 50 km159
Must-see117
Notable134
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Clifton Forge

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:38 pm

95 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 Clifton Forge
  2. Longdale Recreation Areapark · 45 min
  3. Rough Mountain Wildernessnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Douthat State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Oakland Grove Presbyterian Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Hoop Holenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Clifton Forge
Today’s loopClifton ForgeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Clifton Forge?

Oakland Grove Presbyterian Church (church, about 4 km), Douthat State Park (nature spot, about 10 km), Longdale Recreation Area (park, about 14 km), Rough Mountain Wilderness (nature spot, about 20 km), Hoop Hole (nature spot, about 20 km), Booker T Washington Park (park, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Clifton Forge?

159 places on Spotwander: 109 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 churches, 7 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Clifton Forge?

Wilson Mountain, about 4 km by road; Waits Mountain (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Clifton Forge?

Douthat State Park, about 10 km by road; Rough Mountain Wilderness (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Clifton Forge?

Start in Clifton Forge, visit Longdale Recreation Area, then Rough Mountain Wilderness, then Douthat State Park, then Oakland Grove Presbyterian Church, then Hoop Hole, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.