Howard district, Maryland, United States

Places to visit near Hanover

Hanover is a town in Howard district, Maryland, United States, home to about 38,088 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit — 33 parks, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 35 churches and 30 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Troy Park at Elkridge (4 km), Rockburn Branch Park (5 km) and Patapsco Valley State Park Hilton Area (8 km).

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Hanover, Maryland
Hanover, Howard district, Maryland, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hanover at a glance

Location
Howard district, Maryland, United States
Population
about 38,088
Coordinates
39.1929° N, 76.7241° W
Places within 50 km
195 (195 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Hanover

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hanover: 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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Parks near Hanover

49 parks within 100 km of Hanover. The closest is Troy Park at Elkridge (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hanover

47 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hanover. The closest is Rockburn Branch Park (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Hanover

46 churches within 100 km of Hanover. The closest is Mt. Gilboa A.M.E. Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hanover

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hanover. The closest is Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Hanover

32 museums within 100 km of Hanover. The closest is Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hanover

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hanover. The closest is Lake Elkhorn (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Hanover

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hanover
  2. 4 km Troy Park at Elkridge · park, Howard
  3. 8 km Blandair Regional Park · park, Howard
  4. 9 km Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum · museum, Baltimore
  5. 4 km Patapsco Valley State Park Hilton Area · nature spot, Baltimore
  6. 4 km Rockburn Branch Park · nature spot, Howard
  7. 5 km Back to Hanover

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How to reach Hanover

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hanover by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks3349Troy Park at Elkridge (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2847Rockburn Branch Park (5 km)
    Churches3546Mt. Gilboa A.M.E. Church (13 km)
    Forts & heritage3044Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse (18 km)
    Museums2232Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum (12 km)
    Other attractions1430Emerson Bromo-Seltzer Tower (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1718Lake Elkhorn (13 km)
    Beaches & coast79Lazaretto Point Light (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs45Islamic Society of Baltimore (16 km)
    Waterfalls23The Falls at Roland Park (28 km)
    Temples22Sri Siva Vishnu Temple (32 km)
    Treks11Trolley Line #9 Trail (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Point Reno (51 km)

    Hanover: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hanover?

    Troy Park at Elkridge (park, about 4 km), Rockburn Branch Park (nature spot, about 5 km), Patapsco Valley State Park Hilton Area (nature spot, about 8 km), Blandair Regional Park (park, about 12 km), Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum (museum, about 12 km), Lake Elkhorn (lake, about 13 km).

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

    195 places on Spotwander: 33 parks, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 35 churches, 30 forts & heritage, 22 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Hanover?

    Troy Park at Elkridge, about 4 km by road; Blandair Regional Park (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hanover?

    Rockburn Branch Park, about 5 km by road; Patapsco Valley State Park Hilton Area (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hanover?

    Mt. Gilboa A.M.E. Church, about 13 km by road; Monroe Street United Methodist Church (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hanover?

    Start in Hanover, visit Troy Park at Elkridge, then Blandair Regional Park, then Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum, then Patapsco Valley State Park Hilton Area, then Rockburn Branch Park, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hanover?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Hanover

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