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Places near Riva by type
All 283 places by distance →One day from Riva
5 stops, one loop, back by 2:50 pm
43 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave Riva
- Maryland Renaissance Festivalpark · 45 min
- Weems Creeklake · 45 min
- Severn Sailing Associationheritage site · 1.5 hrs
- Quiet Waters Parkpark · 45 min
- Smithsonian Environmental Research Centernature spot · 2 hrs
- Back in Riva
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near Riva?
M60 (attraction, about 7 km), Maryland Renaissance Festival (park, about 7 km), Generals Highway Corridor Park (nature spot, about 7 km), Quiet Waters Park (park, about 8 km), Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (nature spot, about 9 km), Weems Creek (lake, about 9 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Riva?
283 places on Spotwander: 47 other attractions, 47 wildlife, forests & gardens, 45 parks, 44 forts & heritage, 41 churches.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Riva?
Generals Highway Corridor Park, about 7 km by road; Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (9 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Riva?
Maryland Renaissance Festival, about 7 km by road; Quiet Waters Park (8 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Riva?
Start in Riva, visit Maryland Renaissance Festival, then Weems Creek, then Severn Sailing Association, then Quiet Waters Park, then Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.