Places to visit near

River Road

River Road is a town in Beaufort district, North Carolina, United States of about 4,394 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit: 30 churches, 5 forts & heritage and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Zion Episcopal Church, Goose Creek State Park and Palmer-Marsh House.

35.5068° N, 76.9908° WPop. 4,394

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Within 30 km12 places
Within 50 km53
Must-see31
Notable184
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from River Road

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:32 pm

71 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 River Road
  2. Goose Creek State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Palmer-Marsh Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Zion Episcopal Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. North Carolina Estuariummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Trinity Episcopal Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in River Road
Today’s loopRiver RoadStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near River Road?

Zion Episcopal Church (church, about 7 km), Goose Creek State Park (nature spot, about 10 km), Palmer-Marsh House (heritage site, about 20 km), Bonner House (heritage site, about 21 km), Cul Res Historic Bath (park, about 21 km), Saint Thomas Episcopal Church (church, about 21 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of River Road?

53 places on Spotwander: 30 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums, 5 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest church to River Road?

Zion Episcopal Church, about 7 km by road; Trinity Episcopal Church (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to River Road?

Palmer-Marsh House, about 20 km by road; Bonner House (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from River Road?

Start in River Road, visit Goose Creek State Park, then Palmer-Marsh House, then Zion Episcopal Church, then North Carolina Estuarium, then Trinity Episcopal Church, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.