Places to visit near

Folsom

Folsom is a town in Sacramento district, California, United States of about 76,375 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit: 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 parks and 12 churches. The must-see places are Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary, Lake Natoma and Phoenix Park.

38.6780° N, 121.1761° WPop. 76,375

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Within 30 km58 places
Within 50 km93
Must-see114
Notable48
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Folsom

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:06 pm

54 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 Folsom
  2. Maidu Regional Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Citrus Heights United Methodist Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Phoenix Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Carpenter Hillhill · 1 hrs
  6. El Dorado Hills Archery Rangehill · 45 min
  7. Back in Folsom
Today’s loopFolsomStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Folsom?

Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 1 km), Lake Natoma (lake, about 2 km), Phoenix Park (park, about 6 km), Sacramento California Temple (temple, about 6 km), Carpenter Hill (hill, about 9 km), Citrus Heights United Methodist Church (church, about 11 km).

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

93 places on Spotwander: 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 parks, 12 churches, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 museums.

Which is the nearest lake to Folsom?

Lake Natoma, about 2 km by road; Willow Hill 453-002 Dam (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Folsom?

Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park, about 1 km by road; Granite Park (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Folsom?

Start in Folsom, visit Maidu Regional Park, then Citrus Heights United Methodist Church, then Phoenix Park, then Carpenter Hill, then El Dorado Hills Archery Range, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.