Lynchburg district, Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Forest

Forest is a town in Lynchburg district, Virginia, United States, home to about 9,106 people. Within 50 km by road there are 194 places to visit — 83 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 19 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Peaks View Park (10 km), Historic Sandusky (11 km) and South River Friends Meetinghouse (11 km).

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Forest, Virginia
Forest, Lynchburg district, Virginia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Forest at a glance

Location
Lynchburg district, Virginia, United States
Population
about 9,106
Coordinates
37.3638° N, 79.2897° W
Places within 50 km
194 (21 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Forest

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Forest: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Forest

97 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Forest. The closest is Dolly Mountain (12 km); the best-known is Apple Orchard Mountain (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Forest

43 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Forest. The closest is Poplar Forest Dam (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Forest

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Forest. The closest is Historic Sandusky (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Forest

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Forest. The closest is New London Academy (8 km); the best-known is Point of Honor Monument (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Forest

20 parks within 100 km of Forest. The closest is Sandusky Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Forest

14 churches within 100 km of Forest. The closest is Peaks View Park (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Forest

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Forest
  2. 10 km Peaks View Park · church, Pocahontas
  3. 10 km Diamond Hill Baptist Church · hill, Lynchburg
  4. 7 km Thomas Road Baptist Church · church, Lynchburg
  5. 3 km South River Friends Meetinghouse · church, Lynchburg
  6. 1 km Historic Sandusky · nature spot, Monroe
  7. 11 km Back to Forest

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How to reach Forest

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    Within 15 km of Forest

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Forest by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints8397Dolly Mountain (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3843Poplar Forest Dam (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens832Historic Sandusky (11 km)
    Forts & heritage1920New London Academy (8 km)
    Parks1620Sandusky Park (11 km)
    Churches1014Peaks View Park (10 km)
    Museums77Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest (4 km)
    Waterfalls67Coleman Falls Dam (19 km)
    Other attractions56Liberty Flames and Lady Flames (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11James River (21 km)
    Caves11Cave Mountain (40 km)

    Forest: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Forest?

    Peaks View Park (church, about 10 km), Historic Sandusky (nature spot, about 11 km), South River Friends Meetinghouse (church, about 11 km), Thomas Road Baptist Church (church, about 13 km), Diamond Hill Baptist Church (hill, about 17 km), Court Street Baptist Church (church, about 17 km).

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

    194 places on Spotwander: 83 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 forts & heritage, 16 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Forest?

    Dolly Mountain, about 12 km by road; Candler Mountain (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Forest?

    Poplar Forest Dam, about 3 km by road; Old Elkton Lake Dam (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Forest?

    Historic Sandusky, about 11 km by road; Miller Park (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Forest?

    Start in Forest, visit Peaks View Park, then Diamond Hill Baptist Church, then Thomas Road Baptist Church, then South River Friends Meetinghouse, then Historic Sandusky, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Forest?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Forest

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