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Sandston

Sandston is a town in Richmond district, Virginia, United States of about 7,571 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit: 110 forts & heritage, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens and 16 parks. The must-see places are Richmond National Battlefield Park, Oakwood-Chimborazo Historic District and Chimborazo Park.

37.5235° N, 77.3158° WPop. 7,571

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Within 30 km153 places
Within 50 km178
Must-see110
Notable115
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Richmond National Battlefield Park, nature spot near Sandston
Must-see

Richmond National Battlefield Park

Nature spot · 4 km · Henrico

Oakwood-Chimborazo Historic District, heritage site near Sandston
Must-see

Oakwood-Chimborazo Historic District

Heritage site · 9 km

Chimborazo Park, park near Sandston
Must-see

Chimborazo Park

Park · 11 km

Places near Sandston by type

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One day from Sandston

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:11 pm

57 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 Sandston
  2. Richmond National Battlefield Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Oakwood-Chimborazo Historic Districtheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Virginia Washington Monumentmonument · 1.5 hrs
  5. Science Museum of Virginiamuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Polegreen Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Sandston
Today’s loopSandstonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sandston?

Richmond National Battlefield Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Oakwood-Chimborazo Historic District (heritage site, about 9 km), Chimborazo Park (park, about 11 km), Saint Johns Church (church, about 12 km), Great Shiplock Park (park, about 12 km), WRVA Building (attraction, about 12 km).

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

178 places on Spotwander: 110 forts & heritage, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 parks, 14 churches, 13 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Sandston?

Braxton Mausoleum, about 8 km by road; Oakwood-Chimborazo Historic District (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Sandston?

Richmond National Battlefield Park, about 4 km by road; Four Mile Creek Park (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sandston?

Start in Sandston, visit Richmond National Battlefield Park, then Oakwood-Chimborazo Historic District, then Virginia Washington Monument, then Science Museum of Virginia, then Polegreen Church, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.