Places to visit near

Ettrick

Ettrick is a town in Petersburg district, Virginia, United States of about 6,682 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit: 65 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 forts & heritage and 33 parks. The must-see places are Pocahontas Island, Lee Memorial Park and Petersburg National Battlefield Park.

37.2401° N, 77.4300° WPop. 6,682

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Within 30 km117 places
Within 50 km186
Must-see104
Notable142
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Ettrick

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:03 pm

82 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 Ettrick
  2. Lee Memorial Parkmonument · 45 min
  3. Petersburg National Battlefield Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Fort Clifton Parkfort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Dutch Gap Historical Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Lake Chesdinlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Ettrick
Today’s loopEttrickStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ettrick?

Pocahontas Island (island, about 3 km), Lee Memorial Park (monument, about 6 km), Petersburg National Battlefield Park (nature spot, about 7 km), Fort Clifton Park (fort, about 9 km), Dutch Gap Historical Park (nature spot, about 19 km), Lake Chesdin (lake, about 20 km).

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

186 places on Spotwander: 65 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 forts & heritage, 33 parks, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 museums.

Which is the nearest lake to Ettrick?

Lakeview Dam, about 5 km by road; Wilcox Dam (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ettrick?

Folly Castle Historic District, about 3 km by road; City Market (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ettrick?

Start in Ettrick, visit Lee Memorial Park, then Petersburg National Battlefield Park, then Fort Clifton Park, then Dutch Gap Historical Park, then Lake Chesdin, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.