Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge

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Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge is a nature preserve on the grounds of Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Several other parks, including Mason Neck State Park, Pohick Bay Regional Park, and the Jackson Miles Abbott Wetland Refuge are located nearby. ()

Established: 1979 (45 years ago)Coordinates: 38°41'40"N, 77°9'15"W

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Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Vernon Trail, Mount Vernon, Springfield Town Center, Gunston Hall.

5.1 miE
Cycling, Bike trail, Bike path
Mount Vernon Trail, Alexandria
130 min walk • The Mount Vernon Trail is a cherished pathway offering both locals and tourists in Alexandria, Virginia, a scenic escape into nature and history. This multi-use trail stretches for 18 miles along the Potomac River's western bank, providing a continuous route from...
3.7 miE
Restored estate of the first president
Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon
95 min walk • Mount Vernon, nestled in the heart of Virginia, is more than just a historical landmark—it's a journey into the life and legacy of one of America's founding fathers, George Washington. This well-preserved estate, situated along the banks of the Potomac River, offers...
5.7 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Springfield Town Center, Springfield
145 min walk • Springfield Town Center is an enclosed shopping center located in the Springfield census-designated place of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia.
2.1 miS
Historical place, Georgian architecture, History museum
Gunston Hall, Lorton
54 min walk • Gunston Hall is an 18th-century Georgian mansion near the Potomac River in Mason Neck, Virginia, United States. Built between 1755 and 1759 as the main residence and headquarters of a 5,500-acre plantation, the house was the home of the United States Founding Father George Mason.
1.8 miNE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
George Washington's Gristmill, Mount Vernon
47 min walk • George Washington's Gristmill was part of the original Mount Vernon plantation, constructed during the lifetime of the United States' first president.
2.4 miNW
Historical place, Georgian architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Pohick Church, Mount Vernon
61 min walk • Pohick Church, previously known as Pohick Episcopal Church, is an Episcopal church in the community of Lorton in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States.
1.8 miSW
38°40'18"N • 77°10'8"W
Pirate's Cove Waterpark, Lorton
45 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
2.1 miNW
Museum, Military museum
National Museum of the United States Army, Lorton
54 min walk • The National Museum of the United States Army is the official museum for the history of the United States Army and is just outside Washington, D.C. It opened on November 11, 2020.
5.3 miW
Park
Occoquan Regional Park, Lorton
136 min walk • Occoquan Regional Park is a regional park along a tributary of the Potomac River, located in Lorton in Fairfax County, Northern Virginia. It is protected and operated by the NOVA Parks agency of Northern Virginia.
2 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Pope–Leighey House, Alexandria
51 min walk • The Pope–Leighey House, formerly known as the Loren Pope Residence, is a suburban home in Virginia designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The house, which belongs to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, has been relocated twice and sits on the grounds of Woodlawn Plantation, Alexandria, Virginia.
5.4 miW
Classes and workshops, Georgian architecture, Art gallery
Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton
139 min walk • The Lorton Reformatory, also known as the Lorton Correctional Complex, is a former prison complex in Lorton, Virginia, established in 1910 for the District of Columbia, United States.