Places to visit near

Gloucester Courthouse

Gloucester Courthouse is a town in Gloucester district, Virginia, United States of about 2,951 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit: 20 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Abingdon Church, Rosewell Plantation and Werowocomoco.

37.4099° N, 76.5266° WPop. 2,951

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Within 30 km96 places
Within 50 km120
Must-see146
Notable72
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Gloucester Courthouse

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:02 pm

61 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 Gloucester Courthouse
  2. Werowocomocoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. York River State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Rosewell Plantationheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Machicomoco State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Abingdon Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Gloucester Courthouse
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gloucester Courthouse?

Abingdon Church (church, about 11 km), Rosewell Plantation (heritage site, about 13 km), Werowocomoco (heritage site, about 14 km), Machicomoco State Park (nature spot, about 15 km), York River State Park (nature spot, about 21 km), T.C. Walker House (heritage site, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gloucester Courthouse?

120 places on Spotwander: 20 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 museums, 16 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Gloucester Courthouse?

T.C. Walker House, about 1 km by road; Cappahosic House (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Gloucester Courthouse?

Pratts Mill Swamp, about 14 km by road; Machicomoco State Park (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gloucester Courthouse?

Start in Gloucester Courthouse, visit Werowocomoco, then York River State Park, then Rosewell Plantation, then Machicomoco State Park, then Abingdon Church, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.