Montgomery district, Maryland, United States

Places to visit near Dranesville

Dranesville is a town in Montgomery district, Maryland, United States, home to about 11,921 people. Within 50 km by road there are 276 places to visit — 56 wildlife, forests & gardens, 50 parks, 43 forts & heritage and 27 churches. The must-see places are Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (4 km), Lake Anne (5 km) and The River of Blood (9 km).

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Dranesville, Maryland
Dranesville, Montgomery district, Maryland, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dranesville at a glance

Location
Montgomery district, Maryland, United States
Population
about 11,921
Coordinates
39.0007° N, 77.3458° W
Places within 50 km
276 (276 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 churches

Top places to visit near Dranesville

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dranesville: 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 Dranesville

56 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dranesville. The closest is Algonkian Regional Park (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Dranesville

50 parks within 100 km of Dranesville. The closest is Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Dranesville

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dranesville. The closest is The River of Blood (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Dranesville

27 churches within 100 km of Dranesville. The closest is McLean Bible Church (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Dranesville

27 museums within 100 km of Dranesville. The closest is Latvian Museum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dranesville

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dranesville. The closest is Lake Anne (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Dranesville

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dranesville
  2. 5 km Lake Anne · lake, Montgomery
  3. 1 km Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park · park, Fairfax
  4. 12 km The River of Blood · heritage site, Montgomery
  5. 4 km Algonkian Regional Park · nature spot, Loudoun
  6. 1 km Algonkian Regional Park · park, Montgomery
  7. 9 km Back to Dranesville

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How to reach Dranesville

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dranesville by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens5656Algonkian Regional Park (9 km)
    Parks5050Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (4 km)
    Forts & heritage4343The River of Blood (9 km)
    Other attractions4343Lock 22: Pennyfield Lock (10 km)
    Churches2727McLean Bible Church (17 km)
    Museums2727Latvian Museum (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1111Lake Anne (5 km)
    Waterfalls66Great Falls (10 km)
    Treks44Muddy Branch Greenway Trail (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Minor's Hill (24 km)
    Buddhist sites22Ekoji Buddhist Temple (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Islamic Mosque and Cultural Center (33 km)
    Beaches & coast11Tidal Basin (37 km)

    Dranesville: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dranesville?

    Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (park, about 4 km), Lake Anne (lake, about 5 km), The River of Blood (heritage site, about 9 km), Algonkian Regional Park (nature spot, about 9 km), Algonkian Regional Park (park, about 9 km), Lock 22: Pennyfield Lock (attraction, about 10 km).

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

    276 places on Spotwander: 56 wildlife, forests & gardens, 50 parks, 43 forts & heritage, 43 other attractions, 27 churches.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Dranesville?

    Algonkian Regional Park, about 9 km by road; Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Dranesville?

    Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park, about 4 km by road; Algonkian Regional Park (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dranesville?

    The River of Blood, about 9 km by road; Fort Marcy (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dranesville?

    Start in Dranesville, visit Lake Anne, then Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park, then The River of Blood, then Algonkian Regional Park, then Algonkian Regional Park, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dranesville?

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

    Towns near Dranesville

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