Fairfax district, Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Floris

Floris is a town in Fairfax district, Virginia, United States, home to about 8,375 people. Within 50 km by road there are 276 places to visit — 55 wildlife, forests & gardens, 47 parks, 43 forts & heritage and 26 museums. The must-see places are Frying Pan Farm Park (1 km), Sully Historic Site (5 km) and Lake Anne (9 km).

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Floris, Virginia
Floris, Fairfax district, Virginia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Floris at a glance

Location
Fairfax district, Virginia, United States
Population
about 8,375
Coordinates
38.9371° N, 77.4128° 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 museums

Top places to visit near Floris

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

55 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Floris. The closest is Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Floris

47 parks within 100 km of Floris. The closest is Frying Pan Farm Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Floris

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Floris. The closest is The River of Blood (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Floris

26 museums within 100 km of Floris. The closest is Latvian Museum (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Floris

23 churches within 100 km of Floris. The closest is McLean Bible Church (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Floris

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Floris. The closest is Lake Anne (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Floris

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Floris
  2. 1 km Frying Pan Farm Park · park, Montgomery
  3. 10 km Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park · park, Fairfax
  4. 1 km Lake Anne · lake, Montgomery
  5. 18 km Ellanor C. Lawrence Park · park, Montgomery
  6. 6 km Sully Historic Site · park, Fairfax
  7. 5 km Back to Floris

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How to reach Floris

    All places near Floris by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Floris by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens5555Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (14 km)
    Other attractions5050KLWX NEXRAD Radar (10 km)
    Parks4747Frying Pan Farm Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4343The River of Blood (19 km)
    Museums2626Latvian Museum (33 km)
    Churches2323McLean Bible Church (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1212Lake Anne (9 km)
    Waterfalls66Great Falls (19 km)
    Treks44Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (super) (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Minor's Hill (28 km)
    Buddhist sites22Ekoji Buddhist Temple (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Islamic Mosque and Cultural Center (39 km)
    Temples11Durga Temple of Virginia (34 km)
    Beaches & coast11Tidal Basin (41 km)

    Floris: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Floris?

    Frying Pan Farm Park (park, about 1 km), Sully Historic Site (park, about 5 km), Lake Anne (lake, about 9 km), KLWX NEXRAD Radar (attraction, about 10 km), Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (park, about 10 km), Ellanor C. Lawrence Park (park, about 11 km).

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

    276 places on Spotwander: 55 wildlife, forests & gardens, 50 other attractions, 47 parks, 43 forts & heritage, 26 museums.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Floris?

    Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, about 14 km by road; Elklick Woodlands Natural Area Preserve (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Floris?

    Frying Pan Farm Park, about 1 km by road; Sully Historic Site (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Floris?

    The River of Blood, about 19 km by road; Cannon Branch Fort (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Floris?

    Start in Floris, visit Frying Pan Farm Park, then Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park, then Lake Anne, then Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, then Sully Historic Site, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Floris?

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

    Towns near Floris

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