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Hopewell

Hopewell is a town in Hopewell district, Virginia, United States of about 22,378 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit: 54 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 forts & heritage and 30 parks. The must-see places are Grant's Cabin, Fort Clifton Park and Henricus.

37.3043° N, 77.2872° WPop. 22,378

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Within 30 km125 places
Within 50 km179
Must-see117
Notable130
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Hopewell

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

71 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 Hopewell
  2. Petersburg National Battlefield Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Pocahontas Islandisland · 1.5 hrs
  4. Fort Clifton Parkfort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Henricusheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Harrison Lake National Fish Hatcherylake · 45 min
  7. Back in Hopewell
Today’s loopHopewellStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Hopewell?

Grant's Cabin (heritage site, about 2 km), Fort Clifton Park (fort, about 9 km), Henricus (heritage site, about 13 km), Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery (lake, about 13 km), Petersburg National Battlefield Park (nature spot, about 13 km), Dutch Gap Historical Park (nature spot, about 13 km).

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

179 places on Spotwander: 54 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 forts & heritage, 30 parks, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 museums.

Which is the nearest lake to Hopewell?

Charles Lake, about 10 km by road; Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Hopewell?

Fort Abbott Park, about 1 km by road; Grant's Cabin (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Hopewell?

Start in Hopewell, visit Petersburg National Battlefield Park, then Pocahontas Island, then Fort Clifton Park, then Henricus, then Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.