Allegany district, Maryland, United States

Places to visit near Keyser

Keyser is a town in Allegany district, Maryland, United States, home to about 5,248 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 9 churches. The must-see places are First Assembly of God (10 km), Allegheny Wildlife Management Area (12 km) and Mill Run Church (12 km).

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Keyser, Maryland
Keyser, Allegany district, Maryland, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Keyser at a glance

Location
Allegany district, Maryland, United States
Population
about 5,248
Coordinates
39.4409° N, 78.9739° W
Places within 50 km
98 (55 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Keyser

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Keyser: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Keyser

92 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Keyser. The closest is Piney Hill (4 km); the best-known is Dans Mountain (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Keyser

47 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Keyser. The closest is Piney Swamp (10 km); the best-known is Allegheny Wildlife Management Area (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Keyser

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Keyser. The closest is New Creek Structure Number One Dam (2 km); the best-known is Jennings Randolph Lake (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Keyser

18 churches within 100 km of Keyser. The closest is First Assembly of God (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Keyser

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Keyser. The closest is Fort Hill (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Keyser

7 parks within 100 km of Keyser. The closest is Springfield Wildlife Management Area (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Keyser

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Keyser
  2. 13 km Dans Mountain Wildlife Management Area · nature spot, Allegany
  3. 4 km Dans Mountain · viewpoint, Allegany
  4. 11 km Mill Run Church · church, Allegany
  5. 5 km First Assembly of God · church, Allegany
  6. 10 km Allegheny Wildlife Management Area · nature spot, Mineral
  7. 12 km Back to Keyser

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How to reach Keyser

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    Within 15 km of Keyser

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Keyser by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4392Piney Hill (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1647Piney Swamp (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2130New Creek Structure Number One Dam (2 km)
    Churches918First Assembly of God (10 km)
    Forts & heritage49Fort Hill (13 km)
    Parks27Springfield Wildlife Management Area (34 km)
    Caves13Cumberland Bone Cave (40 km)
    Museums13The Irvin Allen/Michael Cresap Museum (41 km)
    Treks03Great Eastern Trail - C&O Canal (75 km)
    Other attractions02Wharton Furnace (89 km)
    Temples11B'er Chayim Temple (37 km)

    Keyser: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Keyser?

    First Assembly of God (church, about 10 km), Allegheny Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 12 km), Mill Run Church (church, about 12 km), Dans Mountain Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 13 km), Dans Mountain (viewpoint, about 16 km), Dans Mountain State Park (nature spot, about 16 km).

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

    98 places on Spotwander: 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Keyser?

    Piney Hill, about 4 km by road; Pond Hill (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Keyser?

    Piney Swamp, about 10 km by road; Allegheny Wildlife Management Area (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Keyser?

    New Creek Structure Number One Dam, about 2 km by road; Patterson Creek Structure Number 28 Dam (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Keyser?

    Start in Keyser, visit Dans Mountain Wildlife Management Area, then Dans Mountain, then Mill Run Church, then First Assembly of God, then Allegheny Wildlife Management Area, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Keyser?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Keyser

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