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Merrifield

Merrifield is a town in Fairfax district, Virginia, United States of about 15,212 people. Within 50 km by road there are 273 places to visit: 55 wildlife, forests & gardens, 49 parks and 45 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Eakin Community Park, Foxstone Park and Foxstone Park.

38.8743° N, 77.2269° WPop. 15,212

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Within 30 km273 places
Within 50 km273
Must-see273
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Eakin Community Park, nature spot near Merrifield
Must-see

Eakin Community Park

Nature spot · 4 km · Montgomery

Foxstone Park, park near Merrifield
Must-see

Foxstone Park

Park · 7 km · Montgomery

Foxstone Park, nature spot near Merrifield
Must-see

Foxstone Park

Nature spot · 7 km

Places near Merrifield by type

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One day from Merrifield

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:03 pm

52 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 Merrifield
  2. Upton Hillhill · 1 hrs
  3. Minor's Hillhill · 1 hrs
  4. Foxstone Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Meadowlark Botanical Gardensgarden · 2 hrs
  6. Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (super)trek · 3 hrs
  7. Back in Merrifield
Today’s loopMerrifieldStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Merrifield?

Eakin Community Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Foxstone Park (park, about 7 km), Foxstone Park (nature spot, about 7 km), Minor's Hill (hill, about 8 km), Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (super) (trek, about 9 km), Upton Hill (hill, about 9 km).

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

273 places on Spotwander: 55 wildlife, forests & gardens, 53 other attractions, 49 parks, 45 forts & heritage, 29 museums.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Merrifield?

Eakin Community Park, about 4 km by road; Foxstone Park (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Merrifield?

Foxstone Park, about 7 km by road; Carderock, Chesapeake & Ohio National Historic Park (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Merrifield?

Start in Merrifield, visit Upton Hill, then Minor's Hill, then Foxstone Park, then Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, then Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (super), and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.