Montgomery district, Maryland, United States

Places to visit near Wolf Trap

Wolf Trap is a town in Montgomery district, Maryland, United States, home to about 16,131 people. Within 50 km by road there are 278 places to visit — 53 wildlife, forests & gardens, 48 parks, 43 forts & heritage and 28 museums. The must-see places are Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (1 km), Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (2 km) and Foxstone Park (4 km).

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Wolf Trap, Maryland
Wolf Trap, Montgomery district, Maryland, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wolf Trap at a glance

Location
Montgomery district, Maryland, United States
Population
about 16,131
Coordinates
38.9398° N, 77.2861° W
Places within 50 km
278 (278 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 Wolf Trap

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wolf Trap: 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 Wolf Trap

53 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wolf Trap. The closest is Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Wolf Trap

48 parks within 100 km of Wolf Trap. The closest is Foxstone Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Wolf Trap

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wolf Trap. The closest is Fort Marcy (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Wolf Trap

28 museums within 100 km of Wolf Trap. The closest is Kreeger Museum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Wolf Trap

23 churches within 100 km of Wolf Trap. The closest is Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wolf Trap

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wolf Trap. The closest is Lake Anne (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Wolf Trap

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wolf Trap
  2. 1 km Meadowlark Botanical Gardens · garden, Montgomery
  3. 4 km Foxstone Park · nature spot, Fairfax
  4. 1 km Foxstone Park · park, Montgomery
  5. 3 km Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts · national park, Fairfax
  6. 9 km Lake Anne · lake, Montgomery
  7. 7 km Back to Wolf Trap

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How to reach Wolf Trap

    All places near Wolf Trap by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wolf Trap by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions5757Kryptos (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens5353Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (1 km)
    Parks4848Foxstone Park (5 km)
    Forts & heritage4343Fort Marcy (17 km)
    Museums2828Kreeger Museum (21 km)
    Churches2323Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs99Lake Anne (7 km)
    Waterfalls66Great Falls (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Minor's Hill (15 km)
    Treks33Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (super) (15 km)
    Buddhist sites22Ekoji Buddhist Temple (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Islamic Mosque and Cultural Center (25 km)
    Beaches & coast11Tidal Basin (28 km)

    Wolf Trap: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wolf Trap?

    Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (garden, about 1 km), Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (national park, about 2 km), Foxstone Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Foxstone Park (park, about 5 km), Lake Anne (lake, about 7 km), Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (park, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Wolf Trap?

    278 places on Spotwander: 57 other attractions, 53 wildlife, forests & gardens, 48 parks, 43 forts & heritage, 28 museums.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Wolf Trap?

    Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, about 1 km by road; Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Wolf Trap?

    Foxstone Park, about 5 km by road; Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wolf Trap?

    Fort Marcy, about 17 km by road; Fort Ethan Allen (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wolf Trap?

    Start in Wolf Trap, visit Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, then Foxstone Park, then Foxstone Park, then Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, then Lake Anne, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wolf Trap?

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

    Towns near Wolf Trap

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