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Places near James City by type
All 223 places by distance →One day from James City
5 stops, one loop, back by 5:51 pm
84 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave James City
- New Bern National Cemeteryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
- Catfish Lake South Wildernesslake · 45 min
- Sheep Ridge Wildernessnature spot · 2 hrs
- Croatan National Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
- Concrete Battle Mapheritage site · 1.5 hrs
- Back in James City
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near James City?
Historic Tryon Palace (palace, about 3 km), Christ Episcopal Church (church, about 3 km), First Church of Christ, Scientist (church, about 3 km), Centenary United Methodist Church (church, about 3 km), Saint Pauls Catholic Church (church, about 3 km), Saint John Missionary Baptist Church (church, about 3 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of James City?
50 places on Spotwander: 20 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 5 beaches & coast, 5 museums, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.
Which is the nearest church to James City?
Christ Episcopal Church, about 3 km by road; First Church of Christ, Scientist (3 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to James City?
The Birthplace Of Pepsi Cola, about 3 km by road; Baxter Clock (3 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from James City?
Start in James City, visit New Bern National Cemetery, then Catfish Lake South Wilderness, then Sheep Ridge Wilderness, then Croatan National Forest, then Concrete Battle Map, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.