Places to visit near

Ferrum

Ferrum is a town in Franklin district, Virginia, United States of about 2,043 people. Within 50 km by road there are 198 places to visit: 101 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 28 parks. The must-see places are Philpott Lake, Grassy Hill and Fairy Stone State Park.

36.9229° N, 80.0134° WPop. 2,043

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Within 30 km67 places
Within 50 km198
Must-see69
Notable180
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ferrum

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:44 pm

79 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 Ferrum
  2. Philpott Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Fairy Stone State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Haw Patch Hillhill · 1 hrs
  5. Grassy Hillhill · 1 hrs
  6. Cooks Knobviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Ferrum
Today’s loopFerrumStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ferrum?

Philpott Lake (lake, about 17 km), Grassy Hill (hill, about 18 km), Fairy Stone State Park (nature spot, about 21 km), Adams Dam (dam, about 1 km), Beech Mountain (viewpoint, about 3 km), Cooks Knob (viewpoint, about 4 km).

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

198 places on Spotwander: 101 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 parks, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ferrum?

Beech Mountain, about 3 km by road; Cooks Knob (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Ferrum?

Adams Dam, about 1 km by road; Mink Dam (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ferrum?

Start in Ferrum, visit Philpott Lake, then Fairy Stone State Park, then Haw Patch Hill, then Grassy Hill, then Cooks Knob, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.