Accomack district, Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Exmore

Exmore is a town in Accomack district, Virginia, United States, home to about 1,447 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit — 61 beaches & coast, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Hungars Church (16 km), Hog Island (22 km) and Parkers Marsh (29 km).

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Exmore, Virginia
Exmore, Accomack district, Virginia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Exmore at a glance

Location
Accomack district, Virginia, United States
Population
about 1,447
Coordinates
37.5318° N, 75.8230° W
Places within 50 km
139 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens

Top places to visit near Exmore

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Beaches & coast near Exmore

69 beaches & coast within 100 km of Exmore. The closest is Wescott Cove (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Exmore

53 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Exmore. The closest is Bell Neck Swamp (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Exmore

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Exmore. The closest is Shields Cove (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Exmore

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Exmore. The closest is John W. Chandler House (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Exmore

19 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Exmore. The closest is Sandy Island (13 km); the best-known is Hog Island (22 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Exmore

13 museums within 100 km of Exmore. The closest is Cape Charles Museum (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Exmore

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Exmore
  2. 4 km Wescott Cove · beach, Northampton
  3. 17 km Hungars Church · church, Northampton
  4. 26 km Hog Island · island, Northampton
  5. 17 km Bell Neck Swamp · nature spot, Accomack
  6. 5 km John W. Chandler House · heritage site, Northampton
  7. 0 km Back to Exmore

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How to reach Exmore

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    Within 15 km of Exmore

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Exmore by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast6169Wescott Cove (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2753Bell Neck Swamp (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2124Shields Cove (6 km)
    Forts & heritage219John W. Chandler House (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1819Sandy Island (13 km)
    Other attractions213Pungoteague Creek Light (20 km)
    Museums113Cape Charles Museum (42 km)
    Churches411Saint Georges Church (14 km)
    Parks19Indiantown Recreation Park (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23White Cliffs (29 km)
    Temples02Escape From Pompeii (100 km)

    Exmore: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Exmore?

    Hungars Church (church, about 16 km), John W. Chandler House (heritage site, about 1 km), Hog Island (island, about 22 km), Wescott Cove (beach, about 4 km), Bell Neck Swamp (nature spot, about 5 km), Fisher Point (beach, about 6 km).

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

    139 places on Spotwander: 61 beaches & coast, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest beach to Exmore?

    Wescott Cove, about 4 km by road; Fisher Point (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Exmore?

    Bell Neck Swamp, about 5 km by road; Moreland Swamp (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Exmore?

    Shields Cove, about 6 km by road; Occohannock Creek (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Exmore?

    Start in Exmore, visit Wescott Cove, then Hungars Church, then Hog Island, then Bell Neck Swamp, then John W. Chandler House, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Exmore?

    October to March for beaches & coast; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Exmore

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