Roanoke district, Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Vinton

Vinton is a town in Roanoke district, Virginia, United States, home to about 8,231 people. Within 50 km by road there are 191 places to visit — 106 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 parks and 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Roanoke Star (6 km), Mill Mountain Zoo (6 km) and Evergreen Cemetery (9 km).

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Vinton, Virginia
Vinton, Roanoke district, Virginia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vinton at a glance

Location
Roanoke district, Virginia, United States
Population
about 8,231
Coordinates
37.2810° N, 79.8970° W
Places within 50 km
191 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Vinton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vinton: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vinton

119 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vinton. The closest is Chestnut Mountain (6 km); the best-known is Blue Ridge Mountains (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vinton

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vinton. The closest is Mill Mountain Zoo (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Vinton

26 parks within 100 km of Vinton. The closest is East Gate Park (3 km); the best-known is Mill Mountain Zoo (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vinton

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vinton. The closest is Niagara Dam (4 km); the best-known is Carvins Cove Natural Reserve (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Vinton

16 churches within 100 km of Vinton. The closest is Basilica of St. Andrew (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vinton

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vinton. The closest is Roanoke Warehouse Historic District (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Vinton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vinton
  2. 11 km Blue Ridge Mountains · viewpoint, Botetourt
  3. 16 km Carvins Cove Natural Reserve · lake, Monroe
  4. 18 km Evergreen Cemetery · park, Roanoke
  5. 15 km Maggoty Gap · viewpoint, Monroe
  6. 14 km Mill Mountain Zoo · park, Monroe
  7. 6 km Back to Vinton

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How to reach Vinton

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    Within 15 km of Vinton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vinton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints106119Chestnut Mountain (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1533Mill Mountain Zoo (6 km)
    Parks2426East Gate Park (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1926Niagara Dam (4 km)
    Churches516Basilica of St. Andrew (5 km)
    Forts & heritage912Roanoke Warehouse Historic District (5 km)
    Other attractions46Roanoke Star (6 km)
    Museums35O. Winston Link Museum (5 km)
    Waterfalls34Cascade Falls, Pembroke, Va (8 km)
    Caves34Cave Spring Baptist Church (16 km)
    Treks01Allegheny Trail (71 km)

    Vinton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vinton?

    Roanoke Star (attraction, about 6 km), Mill Mountain Zoo (park, about 6 km), Evergreen Cemetery (park, about 9 km), Blue Ridge Mountains (viewpoint, about 11 km), Carvins Cove Natural Reserve (lake, about 16 km), Maggoty Gap (viewpoint, about 19 km).

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

    191 places on Spotwander: 106 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 parks, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vinton?

    Chestnut Mountain, about 6 km by road; Mill Mountain (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Vinton?

    Mill Mountain Zoo, about 6 km by road; North Mountain (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Vinton?

    East Gate Park, about 3 km by road; Southeast Recreation Center (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vinton?

    Start in Vinton, visit Blue Ridge Mountains, then Carvins Cove Natural Reserve, then Evergreen Cemetery, then Maggoty Gap, then Mill Mountain Zoo, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vinton?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Vinton

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