Hampshire district, West Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Romney

Romney is a town in Hampshire district, West Virginia, United States, home to about 1,773 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 8 churches. The must-see places are Romney Presbyterian Church (1 km), Hanging Rocks (8 km) and Mount Bethel Presbyterian Church (14 km).

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Romney, West Virginia
Romney, Hampshire district, West Virginia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Romney at a glance

Location
Hampshire district, West Virginia, United States
Population
about 1,773
Coordinates
39.3420° N, 78.7567° W
Places within 50 km
81 (60 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 churches

Top places to visit near Romney

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Romney

80 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Romney. The closest is Mechanicsburg Gap (5 km); the best-known is Hanging Rocks (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Romney

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Romney. The closest is Nathaniel Mountain Wildlife Management Area (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Romney

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Romney. The closest is Boone Farms Lake Dam (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Romney

16 churches within 100 km of Romney. The closest is Romney Presbyterian Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Romney

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Romney. The closest is Wirgman Building Site (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Romney

5 parks within 100 km of Romney. The closest is Shanks Roadside Park (8 km); the best-known is Springfield Wildlife Management Area (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Romney

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Romney
  2. 1 km Romney Presbyterian Church · church, Hampshire
  3. 8 km Hanging Rocks · viewpoint, Allegany
  4. 9 km Mount Bethel Presbyterian Church · church, Hampshire
  5. 9 km Little Cacapon Mountain · viewpoint, Allegany
  6. 24 km Nathaniel Mountain · viewpoint, Hampshire
  7. 15 km Back to Romney

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How to reach Romney

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Romney by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3880Mechanicsburg Gap (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens937Nathaniel Mountain Wildlife Management Area (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs517Boone Farms Lake Dam (13 km)
    Churches816Romney Presbyterian Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1115Wirgman Building Site (1 km)
    Parks35Shanks Roadside Park (8 km)
    Other attractions15Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad (3 km)
    Museums34Literary Hall (1 km)
    Treks04Great Eastern Trail - C&O Canal (62 km)
    Caves13Cumberland Bone Cave (49 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Valley View Island (1 km)
    Temples11B'er Chayim Temple (43 km)

    Romney: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Romney?

    Romney Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Hanging Rocks (viewpoint, about 8 km), Mount Bethel Presbyterian Church (church, about 14 km), Nathaniel Mountain (viewpoint, about 15 km), Little Cacapon Mountain (viewpoint, about 16 km), Nathaniel Mountain (viewpoint, about 19 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches, 11 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Romney?

    Mechanicsburg Gap, about 5 km by road; Hanging Rocks (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Romney?

    Nathaniel Mountain Wildlife Management Area, about 19 km by road; Short Mountain Wildlife Management Area (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Romney?

    Boone Farms Lake Dam, about 13 km by road; Warden Lake (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Romney?

    Start in Romney, visit Romney Presbyterian Church, then Hanging Rocks, then Mount Bethel Presbyterian Church, then Little Cacapon Mountain, then Nathaniel Mountain, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Romney?

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

    Towns near Romney

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