Suffolk district, Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Suffolk

Suffolk is a town in Suffolk district, Virginia, United States, home to about 88,161 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit — 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 forts & heritage, 33 parks and 21 museums. The must-see places are Nansemond National Wildlife Refuge (13 km), Cypress Chapel Christian Church (15 km) and Saint Johns Church (18 km).

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Suffolk, Virginia
Suffolk, Suffolk district, Virginia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Suffolk at a glance

Location
Suffolk district, Virginia, United States
Population
about 88,161
Coordinates
36.7284° N, 76.5850° W
Places within 50 km
197 (52 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 museums

Top places to visit near Suffolk

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

49 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Suffolk. The closest is Wilroy Swamp (11 km); the best-known is Nansemond National Wildlife Refuge (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Suffolk

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Suffolk. The closest is Shea Terrace Senior Apartments (33 km); the best-known is Fort Nelson Park (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Suffolk

41 parks within 100 km of Suffolk. The closest is Tynes Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Suffolk

30 museums within 100 km of Suffolk. The closest is Boykins Tavern Museum (29 km); the best-known is Children's Museum of Virginia (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Suffolk

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Suffolk. The closest is Lake Mead Dam (3 km); the best-known is Lake Drummond (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Suffolk

24 churches within 100 km of Suffolk. The closest is Cypress Chapel Christian Church (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Suffolk

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Suffolk
  2. 18 km Saint Johns Church · church, Suffolk
  3. 6 km Nansemond National Wildlife Refuge · nature spot, Suffolk
  4. 13 km Tynes Park · park, Suffolk
  5. 15 km Cypress Chapel Christian Church · church, Suffolk
  6. 15 km Peanut Park · park, Suffolk
  7. 1 km Back to Suffolk

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How to reach Suffolk

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    Within 15 km of Suffolk

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Suffolk by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3449Wilroy Swamp (11 km)
    Forts & heritage2645Shea Terrace Senior Apartments (33 km)
    Parks3341Tynes Park (1 km)
    Museums2130Boykins Tavern Museum (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2629Lake Mead Dam (3 km)
    Churches1924Cypress Chapel Christian Church (15 km)
    Other attractions1018Rivers Casino (28 km)
    Beaches & coast1217Wilroy Cove (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves910Buzzard Island (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints55Muskrat Bluff (5 km)
    Temples02Le Scoot (70 km)
    Buddhist sites11Wat Pasantidhamma (30 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascade Park (37 km)

    Suffolk: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Suffolk?

    Nansemond National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 13 km), Cypress Chapel Christian Church (church, about 15 km), Saint Johns Church (church, about 18 km), Tynes Park (park, about 1 km), Peanut Park (park, about 1 km), Joyner Park (park, about 1 km).

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

    197 places on Spotwander: 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 forts & heritage, 33 parks, 21 museums, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Suffolk?

    Wilroy Swamp, about 11 km by road; Cypress Swamp (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Suffolk?

    Shea Terrace Senior Apartments, about 33 km by road; Quarters C (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Suffolk?

    Tynes Park, about 1 km by road; Peanut Park (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Suffolk?

    Start in Suffolk, visit Saint Johns Church, then Nansemond National Wildlife Refuge, then Tynes Park, then Cypress Chapel Christian Church, then Peanut Park, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Suffolk?

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

    Towns near Suffolk

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