Howard district, Maryland, United States

Places to visit near Severn

Severn is a town in Howard district, Maryland, United States, home to about 44,231 people. Within 50 km by road there are 286 places to visit — 50 wildlife, forests & gardens, 49 parks, 45 churches and 44 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Troy Park at Elkridge (10 km), Rockburn Branch Park (13 km) and Patuxent Research Refuge (15 km).

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Severn, Maryland
Severn, Howard district, Maryland, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Severn at a glance

Location
Howard district, Maryland, United States
Population
about 44,231
Coordinates
39.1371° N, 76.6983° W
Places within 50 km
286 (286 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Severn

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Severn: 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 Severn

50 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Severn. The closest is Rockburn Branch Park (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Severn

49 parks within 100 km of Severn. The closest is Troy Park at Elkridge (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Severn

45 churches within 100 km of Severn. The closest is First United Methodist Church (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Severn

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Severn. The closest is Fort Armistead (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Severn

32 museums within 100 km of Severn. The closest is Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Severn

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Severn. The closest is Lake Elkhorn (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Severn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Severn
  2. 10 km Troy Park at Elkridge · park, Howard
  3. 3 km Rockburn Branch Park · nature spot, Howard
  4. 4 km Patapsco Valley State Park Hilton Area · nature spot, Baltimore
  5. 13 km Lake Elkhorn · lake, Howard
  6. 20 km Patuxent Research Refuge · nature spot, Anne Arundel
  7. 15 km Back to Severn

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How to reach Severn

    All places near Severn by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Severn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens5050Rockburn Branch Park (13 km)
    Parks4949Troy Park at Elkridge (10 km)
    Churches4545First United Methodist Church (17 km)
    Forts & heritage4444Fort Armistead (20 km)
    Museums3232Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum (20 km)
    Other attractions2929Emerson Bromo-Seltzer Tower (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1818Lake Elkhorn (17 km)
    Beaches & coast88Thoms Cove (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Islamic Society of Baltimore (24 km)
    Waterfalls33The Falls at Roland Park (35 km)
    Temples22Sri Siva Vishnu Temple (27 km)
    Treks11Trolley Line #9 Trail (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Point Reno (48 km)

    Severn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Severn?

    Troy Park at Elkridge (park, about 10 km), Rockburn Branch Park (nature spot, about 13 km), Patuxent Research Refuge (nature spot, about 15 km), Patapsco Valley State Park Hilton Area (nature spot, about 17 km), Lake Elkhorn (lake, about 17 km), First United Methodist Church (church, about 17 km).

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

    286 places on Spotwander: 50 wildlife, forests & gardens, 49 parks, 45 churches, 44 forts & heritage, 32 museums.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Severn?

    Rockburn Branch Park, about 13 km by road; Patuxent Research Refuge (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Severn?

    Troy Park at Elkridge, about 10 km by road; Blandair Regional Park (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Severn?

    First United Methodist Church, about 17 km by road; Saint Paul's Anglican Church (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Severn?

    Start in Severn, visit Troy Park at Elkridge, then Rockburn Branch Park, then Patapsco Valley State Park Hilton Area, then Lake Elkhorn, then Patuxent Research Refuge, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Severn?

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

    Towns near Severn

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