Russell district, Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Honaker

Honaker is a town in Russell district, Virginia, United States, home to about 1,392 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 78 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 parks. The must-see places are Pinnacle Natural Area Perserve (11 km), Beartown Mountain (15 km) and Clinch Mountain (17 km).

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Honaker, Virginia
Honaker, Russell district, Virginia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Honaker at a glance

Location
Russell district, Virginia, United States
Population
about 1,392
Coordinates
37.0162° N, 81.9743° W
Places within 50 km
103 (11 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; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Honaker

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Honaker

151 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Honaker. The closest is The Doubles (7 km); the best-known is Beartown Mountain (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Honaker

34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Honaker. The closest is Laurel Bed Dam (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Honaker

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Honaker. The closest is Pinnacle Natural Area Perserve (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Honaker

9 parks within 100 km of Honaker. The closest is J.S. Easterly Park (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Honaker

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Honaker. The closest is Big Falls (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Honaker

5 museums within 100 km of Honaker. The closest is William King Museum (43 km); the best-known is Historic Crab Orchard Museum (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Honaker

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Honaker
  2. 11 km Pinnacle Natural Area Perserve · nature spot, Russell
  3. 15 km The Channels Natural Area Preserve · nature spot, Russell
  4. 12 km Beartown Mountain · viewpoint, Russell
  5. 3 km Clinch Mountain · viewpoint, Russell
  6. 7 km Redrock Mountain · viewpoint, Smyth
  7. 23 km Back to Honaker

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How to reach Honaker

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Honaker by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints78151The Doubles (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1034Laurel Bed Dam (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens432Pinnacle Natural Area Perserve (11 km)
    Parks29J.S. Easterly Park (17 km)
    Waterfalls48Big Falls (12 km)
    Museums25William King Museum (43 km)
    Churches14Saltville Baptist Church (30 km)
    Beaches & coast13Locust Cove (49 km)
    Other attractions02Wukz (57 km)
    Forts & heritage12Abington Historic District (43 km)
    Caves02High Street and 3rd (57 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Spruce Pine Island (56 km)

    Honaker: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Honaker?

    Pinnacle Natural Area Perserve (nature spot, about 11 km), Beartown Mountain (viewpoint, about 15 km), Clinch Mountain (viewpoint, about 17 km), The Channels Natural Area Preserve (nature spot, about 20 km), Redrock Mountain (viewpoint, about 23 km), Cleveland Barrens Natural Area Preserve (nature spot, about 23 km).

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

    103 places on Spotwander: 78 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 parks, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Honaker?

    The Doubles, about 7 km by road; River Mountain (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Honaker?

    Laurel Bed Dam, about 20 km by road; Moss Number Two Mine Pond Dam (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Honaker?

    Pinnacle Natural Area Perserve, about 11 km by road; The Channels Natural Area Preserve (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Honaker?

    Start in Honaker, visit Pinnacle Natural Area Perserve, then The Channels Natural Area Preserve, then Beartown Mountain, then Clinch Mountain, then Redrock Mountain, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Honaker?

    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; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Honaker

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