Tappahannock, VirginiaBowlers Rock LightRappahannock River Valley National Wildlife RefugeGardy's MillpondColeman IslandMangorite MarshScotts Millpond
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Tappahannock

Tappahannock is a town in Essex district, Virginia, United States of about 2,387 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit: 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Bowlers Rock Light, Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Gardy's Millpond.

37.9254° N, 76.8591° WPop. 2,387

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Within 30 km70 places
Within 50 km85
Must-see143
Notable69
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Bowlers Rock Light, attraction near Tappahannock
Must-see

Bowlers Rock Light

Attraction · 20 km

Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, nature spot near Tappahannock
Must-see

Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Nature spot · 22 km

Gardy's Millpond, lake near Tappahannock
Must-see

Gardy's Millpond

Lake · 30 km · Northumberland

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One day from Tappahannock

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:02 pm

111 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 Tappahannock
  2. Mangorite Marshnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Gardy's Millpondlake · 45 min
  4. Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Scotts Millpondlake · 45 min
  6. Essex Mill Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Tappahannock
Today’s loopTappahannockStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tappahannock?

Bowlers Rock Light (attraction, about 20 km), Coleman Island (island, about 1 km), Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 22 km), Dillard Dam (dam, about 2 km), Mangorite Marsh (nature spot, about 5 km), Scotts Millpond (lake, about 6 km).

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

85 places on Spotwander: 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 1 attraction, 3 churches.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Tappahannock?

Mangorite Marsh, about 5 km by road; Criddlin Swamp (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Tappahannock?

Dillard Dam, about 2 km by road; Scotts Millpond (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tappahannock?

Start in Tappahannock, visit Mangorite Marsh, then Gardy's Millpond, then Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, then Scotts Millpond, then Essex Mill Dam, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.