Places to visit near

Owings

Owings is a town in Prince George's district, Maryland, United States of about 2,149 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit: 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 forts & heritage and 21 parks. The must-see places are Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and Visitor Center, Jug Bay Natural Area and Bowen Wildlife Management Area.

38.7176° N, 76.6013° WPop. 2,149

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Within 30 km12 places
Within 50 km106
Must-see275
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Owings

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:03 pm

92 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 Owings
  2. Bowen Wildlife Management Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Saint Pauls Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and Visitor Centernature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Jug Bay Natural Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Captain Salem Avery House Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Owings
Today’s loopOwingsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Owings?

Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and Visitor Center (nature spot, about 11 km), Jug Bay Natural Area (nature spot, about 13 km), Bowen Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 17 km), Saint Pauls Church (church, about 20 km), Captain Salem Avery House Museum (museum, about 21 km), Saint Marys Episcopal Church (church, about 23 km).

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

106 places on Spotwander: 10 other attractions, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 forts & heritage, 21 parks, 20 churches.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Owings?

Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and Visitor Center, about 11 km by road; Jug Bay Natural Area (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Owings?

Sharps Island Light, about 27 km by road; Thomas Point Shoal Light (31 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Owings?

Start in Owings, visit Bowen Wildlife Management Area, then Saint Pauls Church, then Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and Visitor Center, then Jug Bay Natural Area, then Captain Salem Avery House Museum, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.