Isle of Wight district, Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Rushmere

Rushmere is a town in Isle of Wight district, Virginia, United States, home to about 1,018 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit — 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 33 forts & heritage, 20 museums and 25 parks. The must-see places are Fort Huger (6 km), Fort Boykin (8 km) and Fort Crafford (11 km).

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Rushmere, Virginia
Rushmere, Isle of Wight district, Virginia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rushmere at a glance

Location
Isle of Wight district, Virginia, United States
Population
about 1,018
Coordinates
37.0668° N, 76.6763° W
Places within 50 km
181 (71 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and parks

Top places to visit near Rushmere

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rushmere: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rushmere

46 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rushmere. The closest is Pettit Pocosin (6 km); the best-known is Colonial National Historical Park (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Rushmere

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rushmere. The closest is Fort Huger (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Rushmere

30 museums within 100 km of Rushmere. The closest is Bacon's Castle (8 km); the best-known is Isle of Wight County Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Rushmere

29 parks within 100 km of Rushmere. The closest is Chippokes State Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rushmere

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rushmere. The closest is Gail Dam (3 km); the best-known is City Reservoir Dam (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Rushmere

17 churches within 100 km of Rushmere. The closest is Old Brick Church (9 km); the best-known is Williamsburg Baptist Church (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rushmere

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rushmere
  2. 11 km Chippokes State Park · park, Surry
  3. 8 km Fort Huger · fort, Isle of Wight
  4. 5 km Fort Crafford · fort, Newport News
  5. 13 km Fort Boykin · fort, Isle of Wight
  6. 7 km Isle of Wight County Museum · museum, Isle of Wight
  7. 13 km Back to Rushmere

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    Within 15 km of Rushmere

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rushmere by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2346Pettit Pocosin (6 km)
    Forts & heritage3344Fort Huger (6 km)
    Museums2030Bacon's Castle (8 km)
    Parks2529Chippokes State Park (11 km)
    Other attractions1928Point of Shoals Light (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2426Gail Dam (3 km)
    Churches1017Old Brick Church (9 km)
    Beaches & coast1014Burwell Bay (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1010Mulberry Island (12 km)
    Temples33Temple Sinai (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Chestnut Bluffs (14 km)
    Buddhist sites11Wat Pasantidhamma (21 km)
    Waterfalls11Big Daddy Falls (27 km)

    Rushmere: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rushmere?

    Fort Huger (fort, about 6 km), Fort Boykin (fort, about 8 km), Fort Crafford (fort, about 11 km), Chippokes State Park (park, about 11 km), Isle of Wight County Museum (museum, about 13 km), Windsor Castle Park (park, about 14 km).

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

    181 places on Spotwander: 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 33 forts & heritage, 20 museums, 25 parks, 19 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Rushmere?

    Pettit Pocosin, about 6 km by road; Tuckers Pocosin (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rushmere?

    Fort Huger, about 6 km by road; Fort Boykin (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Rushmere?

    Bacon's Castle, about 8 km by road; Isle of Wight County Museum (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rushmere?

    Start in Rushmere, visit Chippokes State Park, then Fort Huger, then Fort Crafford, then Fort Boykin, then Isle of Wight County Museum, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rushmere?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and parks.

    Towns near Rushmere

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