Patuxent Research RefugeFirst United Methodist ChurchTroy Park at ElkridgeDinosaur ParkLake ElkhornRockburn Branch Park
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Fort Meade

Fort Meade is a town in Howard district, Maryland, United States of about 9,327 people. Within 50 km by road there are 283 places to visit: 49 parks, 47 wildlife, forests & gardens and 45 churches. The must-see places are Patuxent Research Refuge, First United Methodist Church and Troy Park at Elkridge.

39.1082° N, 76.7432° WPop. 9,327

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Within 30 km83 places
Within 50 km283
Must-see283
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Patuxent Research Refuge, nature spot near Fort Meade
Must-see

Patuxent Research Refuge

Nature spot · 9 km · Anne Arundel

First United Methodist Church, church near Fort Meade
Must-see

First United Methodist Church

Church · 12 km · Prince George's

Must-see

Troy Park at Elkridge

Park · 12 km

Places near Fort Meade by type

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One day from Fort Meade

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:09 pm

56 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 Fort Meade
  2. Patuxent Research Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Dinosaur Parkpark · 45 min
  4. First United Methodist Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Lake Elkhornlake · 45 min
  6. Troy Park at Elkridgepark · 45 min
  7. Back in Fort Meade
Today’s loopFort MeadeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Fort Meade?

Patuxent Research Refuge (nature spot, about 9 km), First United Methodist Church (church, about 12 km), Troy Park at Elkridge (park, about 12 km), Dinosaur Park (park, about 15 km), Lake Elkhorn (lake, about 15 km), Rockburn Branch Park (nature spot, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fort Meade?

283 places on Spotwander: 49 parks, 47 wildlife, forests & gardens, 45 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 35 other attractions.

Which is the nearest park to Fort Meade?

Troy Park at Elkridge, about 12 km by road; Dinosaur Park (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Fort Meade?

Patuxent Research Refuge, about 9 km by road; Rockburn Branch Park (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Fort Meade?

Start in Fort Meade, visit Patuxent Research Refuge, then Dinosaur Park, then First United Methodist Church, then Lake Elkhorn, then Troy Park at Elkridge, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.