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Things to see in Afton (United States): 21 places and when to go
Afton is a town in United States, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (16), History (4), Nature (1). The best known are Humpback Rock, Swannanoa and Mirador. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 37.9972, -78.8375
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (16) · History (4) · Nature (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 501 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Humpback Rock, at 949 m.
What to see in Afton
The places in and around Afton, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Humpback RockMountain in United States of America6.8 km
- SwannanoaBuilding in Virginia, United States4.4 km
- MiradorGreenwood, Virginia8.4 km
- RamsayHistorical estate7.4 km
- Wintergreen Country StoreHistoric commercial building in Virginia, United States14 km
- Afton Mountain VineyardWinery1.7 km
- Blue Mountain BreweryBrewery2.5 km
- Bold Rock Nellysford CideryBrewery14 km
- Brewing Tree Beer CompanyBrewery3.3 km
- Cardinal Point WineryWinery2.3 km
- Devil's Backbone Basecamp BrewpubBrewery16 km
- Flying Fox Vineyard and WineryWinery1.1 km
- Hill Top Berry Farm & WineryWinery11 km
- King Family VineyardsWinery12 km
- Pro Re Nata BreweryBrewery12 km
- SeptenaryWinery9.3 km
- Silverback DistilleryDistillery3.0 km
- Star Hill BreweryBrewery15 km
- Stinson VineyardsWinery20 km
- Veritas Vineyards and WineryWinery2.0 km
- White Hall VineyardsWinery20 km
When to go to Afton
The best time to visit Afton is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:38
- FebPossible10:35
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:00
- MayBest time14:03
- JunBest time14:37
- JulBest time14:23
- AugBest time13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:54
- DecPossible9:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. In April, 21 of the 21 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Afton
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 501 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Charlottesville, Virginia23 places32 km
- Free Union Road8 places32 km
- Harrisonburg, Virginia10 places50 km
- Barboursville5 places53 km
- Rockbridge Baths6 places53 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Afton?
The best known: Humpback Rock, Swannanoa, Mirador, Ramsay, Wintergreen Country Store. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Afton?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23.
How do you get to Afton?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 501 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Afton as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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