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Dunkirk Town Center

Dunkirk Town Center is a town in Prince George's district, Maryland, United States of about 2,520 people. Within 50 km by road there are 274 places to visit: 52 forts & heritage, 50 wildlife, forests & gardens and 47 parks. The must-see places are Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and Visitor Center, Jug Bay Natural Area and Saint Pauls Church.

38.7204° N, 76.6586° WPop. 2,520

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Within 30 km12 places
Within 50 km274
Must-see274
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Dunkirk Town Center

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:02 pm

61 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 Dunkirk Town Center
  2. Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and Visitor Centernature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Jug Bay Natural Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Cheltenham Wildlife Management Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Saint Pauls Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Bowen Wildlife Management Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Dunkirk Town Center
Today’s loopDunkirk Town CenterStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Dunkirk Town Center?

Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and Visitor Center (nature spot, about 5 km), Jug Bay Natural Area (nature spot, about 8 km), Saint Pauls Church (church, about 15 km), Bowen Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 16 km), Cheltenham Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 18 km), Rosaryville State Park (nature spot, about 18 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dunkirk Town Center?

274 places on Spotwander: 52 forts & heritage, 52 other attractions, 50 wildlife, forests & gardens, 47 parks, 28 churches.

Which is the nearest fort to Dunkirk Town Center?

Sharps Island Light, about 33 km by road; Thomas Point Shoal Light (35 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Dunkirk Town Center?

Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and Visitor Center, about 5 km by road; Jug Bay Natural Area (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Dunkirk Town Center?

Start in Dunkirk Town Center, visit Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and Visitor Center, then Jug Bay Natural Area, then Cheltenham Wildlife Management Area, then Saint Pauls Church, then Bowen Wildlife Management Area, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.