Accomack district, Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Onancock

Onancock is a town in Accomack district, Virginia, United States, home to about 1,261 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 76 beaches & coast, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 33 rivers, islands & mangroves and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Saint James Episcopal Church (9 km), Parkers Marsh (9 km) and Mark's and Jack's Island Natural Area Preserve (16 km).

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Onancock, Virginia
Onancock, Accomack district, Virginia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Onancock at a glance

Location
Accomack district, Virginia, United States
Population
about 1,261
Coordinates
37.7118° N, 75.7491° W
Places within 50 km
162 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens

Top places to visit near Onancock

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Beaches & coast near Onancock

83 beaches & coast within 100 km of Onancock. The closest is Poplar Cove (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Onancock

48 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Onancock. The closest is Dahl Swamp (6 km); the best-known is Parkers Marsh (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Onancock

34 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Onancock. The closest is Tobacco Island (8 km). Best time: september to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Onancock

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Onancock. The closest is Onancock Creek (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Onancock

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Onancock. The closest is Bunting Place (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Onancock

8 churches within 100 km of Onancock. The closest is Cokesbury Church (1 km); the best-known is Saint James Episcopal Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Onancock

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Onancock
  2. 1 km Cokesbury Church · church, Accomack
  3. 8 km Parkers Marsh · nature spot, Accomack
  4. 10 km Watts Island Rocks · island, Accomack
  5. 21 km Mark's and Jack's Island Natural Area Preserve · island, Accomack
  6. 14 km Saint James Episcopal Church · church, Accomack
  7. 9 km Back to Onancock

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Onancock by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast7683Poplar Cove (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2448Dahl Swamp (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3334Tobacco Island (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1315Onancock Creek (5 km)
    Forts & heritage59Bunting Place (14 km)
    Other attractions29Pungoteague Creek Light (18 km)
    Churches48Cokesbury Church (1 km)
    Museums15Eastern Shore Railway Museum (15 km)
    Parks34Accomack Wayside (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Watts Island Rocks (19 km)

    Onancock: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Onancock?

    Saint James Episcopal Church (church, about 9 km), Parkers Marsh (nature spot, about 9 km), Mark's and Jack's Island Natural Area Preserve (island, about 16 km), Watts Island Rocks (island, about 19 km), Cokesbury Church (church, about 1 km), Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve (nature spot, about 21 km).

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

    162 places on Spotwander: 76 beaches & coast, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 33 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest beach to Onancock?

    Poplar Cove, about 5 km by road; Bailey Point (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Onancock?

    Dahl Swamp, about 6 km by road; Parkers Marsh (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Onancock?

    Tobacco Island, about 8 km by road; Savage Island (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Onancock?

    Start in Onancock, visit Cokesbury Church, then Parkers Marsh, then Watts Island Rocks, then Mark's and Jack's Island Natural Area Preserve, then Saint James Episcopal Church, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Onancock?

    October to March for beaches & coast; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Onancock

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