Roanoke district, Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Narrows

Narrows is a town in Roanoke district, Virginia, United States, home to about 2,171 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit — 108 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 23 parks. The must-see places are Mill Mountain Zoo (7 km), Roanoke Star (7 km) and Maggoty Gap (7 km).

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Narrows at a glance

Location
Roanoke district, Virginia, United States
Population
about 2,171
Coordinates
37.2054° N, 79.9589° W
Places within 50 km
193 (23 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 parks

Top places to visit near Narrows

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Narrows

121 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Narrows. The closest is Haystack Mountain (2 km); the best-known is Maggoty Gap (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Narrows

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Narrows. The closest is Mill Mountain Zoo (6 km); the best-known is Poor Mountain (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Narrows

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Narrows. The closest is Bowmans Dam (10 km); the best-known is Spring Hollow Reservoir (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Narrows

25 parks within 100 km of Narrows. The closest is Garden City Recreation Building (4 km); the best-known is Mill Mountain Zoo (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Narrows

17 churches within 100 km of Narrows. The closest is Saint Johns Episcopal Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Narrows

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Narrows. The closest is Roanoke Warehouse Historic District (10 km); the best-known is Fort Lewis Mountain (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Narrows

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Narrows
  2. 7 km Mill Mountain Zoo · park, Monroe
  3. 4 km Evergreen Cemetery · park, Roanoke
  4. 13 km Twelve O'clock Knob · viewpoint, Monroe
  5. 18 km Maggoty Gap · viewpoint, Monroe
  6. 6 km Haystack Mountain · viewpoint, Roanoke
  7. 2 km Back to Narrows

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Narrows by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints108121Haystack Mountain (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1230Mill Mountain Zoo (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2229Bowmans Dam (10 km)
    Parks2325Garden City Recreation Building (4 km)
    Churches517Saint Johns Episcopal Church (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1114Roanoke Warehouse Historic District (10 km)
    Other attractions46Roanoke Star (7 km)
    Caves34Cave Spring Baptist Church (7 km)
    Waterfalls34Cascade Falls, Pembroke, Va (9 km)
    Museums23Taubman Museum of Art (10 km)
    Treks01Allegheny Trail (71 km)

    Narrows: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Narrows?

    Mill Mountain Zoo (park, about 7 km), Roanoke Star (attraction, about 7 km), Maggoty Gap (viewpoint, about 7 km), Evergreen Cemetery (park, about 8 km), Twelve O'clock Knob (viewpoint, about 15 km), Haystack Mountain (viewpoint, about 2 km).

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

    193 places on Spotwander: 108 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 parks, 5 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Narrows?

    Haystack Mountain, about 2 km by road; Roanoke Mountain (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Narrows?

    Mill Mountain Zoo, about 6 km by road; Poor Mountain (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Narrows?

    Bowmans Dam, about 10 km by road; Niagara Dam (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Narrows?

    Start in Narrows, visit Mill Mountain Zoo, then Evergreen Cemetery, then Twelve O'clock Knob, then Maggoty Gap, then Haystack Mountain, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Narrows?

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

    Towns near Narrows

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