Marion district, West Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Mannington

Mannington is a town in Marion district, West Virginia, United States, home to about 2,077 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit — 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 parks and 16 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Dents Run Wildlife Management Area (5 km), Little Indian Creek Wildlife Management Area (30 km) and Pedlar Wildlife Management Area (31 km).

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Mannington, West Virginia
Mannington, Marion district, West Virginia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mannington at a glance

Location
Marion district, West Virginia, United States
Population
about 2,077
Coordinates
39.5309° N, 80.3434° W
Places within 50 km
138 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Mannington

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mannington: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mannington

64 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mannington. The closest is Mannington Dam (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mannington

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mannington. The closest is Bake Oven Knob (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Mannington

27 parks within 100 km of Mannington. The closest is Hough Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Mannington

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mannington. The closest is Barrackville Covered Bridge (19 km); the best-known is Stealey-Goff-Vance House (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mannington

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mannington. The closest is Dents Run Wildlife Management Area (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Mannington

10 churches within 100 km of Mannington. The closest is Lynch Chapel United Methodist Church (31 km); the best-known is Andrews Methodist Church (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mannington

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mannington
  2. 1 km Wilson School · museum, Marion
  3. 1 km Hamilton Round Barn · museum, Marion
  4. 2 km Hough Park · park, Marion
  5. 2 km Mannington Dam · dam, Marion
  6. 3 km Dents Run Wildlife Management Area · nature spot, Marion
  7. 5 km Back to Mannington

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How to reach Mannington

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    Within 15 km of Mannington

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mannington by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4364Mannington Dam (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3349Bake Oven Knob (12 km)
    Parks1827Hough Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1624Barrackville Covered Bridge (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens922Dents Run Wildlife Management Area (5 km)
    Churches310Lynch Chapel United Methodist Church (31 km)
    Museums59Wilson School (1 km)
    Waterfalls88Glen Falls Baptist Church (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34Robertson Island (26 km)
    Other attractions04West Virginia State Penitentiary Tours (68 km)
    Caves01Laurel Caverns (77 km)

    Mannington: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mannington?

    Dents Run Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 5 km), Hough Park (park, about 1 km), Wilson School (museum, about 1 km), Hamilton Round Barn (museum, about 2 km), Mannington Dam (dam, about 3 km), Rachel Hunting and Fishing Club Dam (dam, about 4 km).

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

    138 places on Spotwander: 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 parks, 16 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mannington?

    Mannington Dam, about 3 km by road; Rachel Hunting and Fishing Club Dam (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mannington?

    Bake Oven Knob, about 12 km by road; Odell Knob (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Mannington?

    Hough Park, about 1 km by road; Captain James Booth Memorial (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mannington?

    Start in Mannington, visit Wilson School, then Hamilton Round Barn, then Hough Park, then Mannington Dam, then Dents Run Wildlife Management Area, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mannington?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Mannington

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