Meadow Farm MuseumVirginia Randolph MuseumAshland UDC Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway MarkerLewis Ginter Botanical GardenDeep Run ParkBryan Park
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Glen Allen

Glen Allen is a town in Henrico district, Virginia, United States of about 14,774 people. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit: 69 forts & heritage, 29 parks and 23 churches. The must-see places are Meadow Farm Museum, Virginia Randolph Museum and Richmond Virginia Temple.

37.6660° N, 77.5064° WPop. 14,774

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Within 30 km183 places
Within 50 km190
Must-see92
Notable138
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Meadow Farm Museum, museum near Glen Allen
Must-see

Meadow Farm Museum

Museum · 2 km

Virginia Randolph Museum, museum near Glen Allen
Must-see

Virginia Randolph Museum

Museum · 3 km

Richmond Virginia Temple, church near Glen Allen
Must-see

Richmond Virginia Temple

Church · 3 km

Places near Glen Allen by type

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One day from Glen Allen

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:14 pm

49 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 Glen Allen
  2. Ashland UDC Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway Markermonument · 1.5 hrs
  3. Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardengarden · 2 hrs
  4. Bryan Parkheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Wilton House Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Deep Run Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Glen Allen
Today’s loopGlen AllenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Glen Allen?

Meadow Farm Museum (museum, about 2 km), Virginia Randolph Museum (museum, about 3 km), Richmond Virginia Temple (church, about 3 km), Ashland UDC Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway Marker (monument, about 6 km), Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (garden, about 7 km), Deep Run Park (park, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Glen Allen?

190 places on Spotwander: 69 forts & heritage, 29 parks, 23 churches, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Glen Allen?

Walkerton Tavern, about 1 km by road; Ashland UDC Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway Marker (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Glen Allen?

Laurel Recreation Area, about 3 km by road; Longdale Recreation Center (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Glen Allen?

Start in Glen Allen, visit Ashland UDC Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway Marker, then Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, then Bryan Park, then Wilton House Museum, then Deep Run Park, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.