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Best Places to Visit Near Springfield

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Cities and Localities Near Springfield

Where to go for a weekend trip near Springfield? A list of surrounding cities, towns and villages nearby or close to the suburbs of Springfield within a 50 mile radius.

12 milesNE

City

washington d c
Washington D.C.
9.3 miNE

City

arlington
Arlington
7.8 miE

City

alexandria
Alexandria
17 milesNE

Village

silver spring
Silver Spring
15 milesNW

Locality

chantilly
Chantilly
21 milesN

City

rockville
Rockville
8.5 miNW

City

fairfax
Fairfax
15 milesN

Locality

bethesda
Bethesda
15 milesNW

Locality

reston
Reston
9.2 miE

Locality

national harbor
National Harbor
11 milesN

Locality

mclean
McLean
6.6 miN

City

falls church
Falls Church
20 milesNE

City

college park
College Park
16 milesW

City

manassas
Manassas
9.5 miNW

Town

vienna
Vienna
10 miN

Locality

tysons corner
Tysons Corner
21 milesNW

Locality

sterling
Sterling
11 milesSW

Locality

woodbridge
Woodbridge
6.5 miSE

Locality

mount vernon
Mount Vernon
17 milesNW

Town

herndon
Herndon
22 milesNE

City

greenbelt
Greenbelt
9.8 miS

National park

elizabeth hartwell mason neck national wildlife refuge
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge
14 milesW

Locality

centreville
Centreville
16 milesNE

City

takoma park
Takoma Park
16 milesN

Locality

great falls
Great Falls
18 milesN

Town

kensington
Kensington
5.3 miS

Locality

lorton
Lorton
18 milesSW

Locality

triangle
Triangle
3.7 miN

Locality

annandale
Annandale
18 milesNE

City

hyattsville
Hyattsville
20 milesN

Locality

wheaton
Wheaton
16 milesSW

Town

dumfries
Dumfries
16 milesE

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clinton camp springs
Clinton-Camp Springs
18 milesN

Locality

potomac
Potomac
18 milesSE

Locality

waldorf
Waldorf
4.8 miW

Locality

burke
Burke
13 milesN

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glen echo
Glen Echo
16 milesNE

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mount rainier
Mount Rainier
20 milesW

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bristow
Bristow
20 milesNE

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largo
Largo
20 milesSE

Town

la plata
La Plata
23 milesSE

City

fredericksburg
Fredericksburg
7.7 miSW

Town

occoquan
Occoquan
18 milesNE

Town

cheverly
Cheverly
20 milesSE

Town

port tobacco village
Port Tobacco Village
21 milesNE

City

new carrollton
New Carrollton
19 milesS

Locality

quantico
Quantico
15 milesE

Locality

suitland
Suitland
14 milesS

National park

leesylvania state park
Leesylvania State Park
21 milesNE

Locality

berwyn heights
Berwyn Heights
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Attractions
Best Day Trips from Springfield

White House11 milesNEWhite House
Washington D.C., United States
Iconic home of America's president
MuseumHistory museum
National Gallery of Art12 milesNENational Gallery of Art
Washington D.C., United States
American and European art in 2 buildings
MuseumArt museum
Washington Monument11 milesNEWashington Monument
Washington D.C., United States
Towering tribute to George Washington
TowerMemorial
National Air and Space Museum12 milesNENational Air and Space Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Exhibit-filled trip across the universe
MuseumScience museum
National World War II Memorial11 milesNENational World War II Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Memorial
National Museum of Natural History12 milesNENational Museum of Natural History
Washington D.C., United States
Renowned collection of natural wonders
MuseumNatural history museum
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum11 milesNEUnited States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Living remembrance of the Holocaust
MuseumHistory museum
National Mall12 milesNENational Mall
Washington D.C., United States
Smithsonian museums and the White House
Park
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center17 milesNWSteven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Chantilly, United States
Aviation museum with many aircraft
Specialty museumMuseum
National Portrait Gallery12 milesNENational Portrait Gallery
Washington D.C., United States
Art depicting historic American figures
MuseumGreek Revival architecture
Smithsonian American Art Museum12 milesNESmithsonian American Art Museum
Washington D.C., United States
1868 museum also houses Portrait Gallery
MuseumArt museum
Jefferson Memorial11 milesNEJefferson Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Classical Roman rotunda upon Tidal Basin
Monuments and statues
Freer Gallery of Art11 milesNEFreer Gallery of Art
Washington D.C., United States
MuseumArt museum
United States Capitol12 milesNEUnited States Capitol
Washington D.C., United States
Legendary home of the U.S. legislature
Greek Revival architecturePalladian architecture
Lincoln Memorial11 milesNELincoln Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Marble monument to the 16th president
MemorialGreek Revival architecture
Washington National Cathedral12 milesNEWashington National Cathedral
Washington D.C., United States
Gothic-style church with music and views
ChurchGothic Revival architecture
Newseum12 milesNENewseum
Washington D.C., United States
Interactive museum devoted to journalism
MuseumHistory museum
National Museum of African Art11 milesNENational Museum of African Art
Washington D.C., United States
Colorful African artwork and gifts shop
MuseumArt museum
L'Enfant Plan12 milesNEL'Enfant Plan
Washington D.C., United States
Park
National Museum of the American Indian12 milesNENational Museum of the American Indian
Washington D.C., United States
Native American culture and history
MuseumHistory museum
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden12 milesNEHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Washington D.C., United States
Acclaimed contemporary art showcase
MuseumArt museum
West Potomac Park11 milesNEWest Potomac Park
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Smithsonian Institution Building11 milesNESmithsonian Institution Building
Washington D.C., United States
National landmark and information center
MuseumGothic Revival architecture
Smithsonian Institution11 milesNESmithsonian Institution
Washington D.C., United States
Vast museum, zoo and research complex
MuseumHistory museum
Marine Corps War Memorial9.9 miNEMarine Corps War Memorial
Arlington, United States
Statue honoring World War II marines
Monuments and statuesMemorial site
Vietnam Veterans Memorial11 milesNEVietnam Veterans Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Somber monument to U.S. service members
MemorialMonuments and statues
Great Falls16 milesNGreat Falls
McLean, United States
Dramatic whitewater rapids and waterfalls
NatureNatural attraction
Reston Town Center15 milesNWReston Town Center
Reston, United States
ShoppingShopping centre
National Zoological Park13 milesNENational Zoological Park
Washington D.C., United States
Renowned, free zoo with giant pandas
ParkZoo
National Museum of Health and Medicine17 milesNENational Museum of Health and Medicine
Silver Spring, United States
Collection of medical specimens
MuseumScience museum
National Building Museum12 milesNENational Building Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Architecture and engineering exhibits
MuseumNeo-renaissance architecture
The Capital Wheel9 miEThe Capital Wheel
National Harbor, United States
AmusementGame and entertainment center
National Museum of American History11 milesNENational Museum of American History
Washington D.C., United States
Celebrated U.S. heritage collection
MuseumHistory museum
United States Botanic Garden12 milesNEUnited States Botanic Garden
Washington D.C., United States
Exotic plants and glass-domed conservatory
Botanical gardenPark
National Museum of African American History and Culture11 milesNENational Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington D.C., United States
Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits
MuseumHistory museum
Korean War Veterans Memorial11 milesNEKorean War Veterans Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Homage to those who served in Korean War
MemorialMonuments and statues
Mount Vernon Trail8.2 miSEMount Vernon Trail
Alexandria, United States
CyclingBike trail
Mount Vernon7.1 miSEMount Vernon
Mount Vernon, United States
Restored estate of the first president
MuseumHistorical place
Enid A. Haupt Garden11 milesNEEnid A. Haupt Garden
Washington D.C., United States
ParkGarden
John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame9.4 miNEJohn F. Kennedy Eternal Flame
Arlington, United States
Memorial
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier9.1 miNETomb of the Unknown Soldier
Arlington, United States
Marble monument in national cemetery
MemorialHistoric walking areas
National Archives Building12 milesNENational Archives Building
Washington D.C., United States
MuseumHistory museum
Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site12 milesNEPennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Lafayette Square12 milesNELafayette Square
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Washington Harbour11 milesNEWashington Harbour
Washington D.C., United States
SailingHistoric walking areas
Statue of Freedom12 milesNEStatue of Freedom
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statues
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden12 milesNENational Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
Washington D.C., United States
ParkVernacular architecture
Union Square12 milesNEUnion Square
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Pentagon Memorial9.3 miNEPentagon Memorial
Arlington, United States
Benches honor the victims of Flight 77
MemorialMonuments and statues
George Washington Masonic National Memorial6.8 miEGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial
Alexandria, United States
MemorialMonuments and statues
The Phillips Collection12 milesNEThe Phillips Collection
Washington D.C., United States
Intimate setting for modern art
MuseumArt museum
Columbus Fountain13 milesNEColumbus Fountain
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statuesFountain
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery11 milesNEArthur M. Sackler Gallery
Washington D.C., United States
Spacious gallery for Asian artwork
MuseumArt museum
Zero Milestone11 milesNEZero Milestone
Washington D.C., United States
MemorialHistorical place
Martin Luther King11 milesNEMartin Luther King
Washington D.C., United States
Monument to civil rights leader
MemorialMonuments and statues
International Spy Museum12 milesNEInternational Spy Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Interactive exhibits about espionage
MuseumHistory museum
The Three Soldiers11 milesNEThe Three Soldiers
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statues
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool11 milesNELincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Washington D.C., United States
Large, iconic site on the National Mall
MemorialGreek Revival architecture
German-American Friendship Garden11 milesNEGerman-American Friendship Garden
Washington D.C., United States
Park
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