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Things to see in Herndon (United States): 40 places and when to go
Herndon is a town in United States, and this site lists 40 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (14), History (8), Wildlife (6). The best known are Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Great Falls Park and All Dulles Area Muslim Society. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 39.0073, -77.3698
- Places
- 40 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (14) · History (8) · Wildlife (6) · Museums and art (5) · Nature (5) · Temples (4)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 331 km as the crow flies
What to see in Herndon
The places in and around Herndon, 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.
- Steven F. Udvar-Hazy CenterAerospace museum in Washington, D.C. area13 km
- Great Falls ParkU.S. National Park facing the Great Falls of the Potomac River in Northern Virginia11 km
- All Dulles Area Muslim SocietyMosque and religious center in Virginia, United States826 m
- Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts130 acre-park in Virginia (US) maintained by the National Park Service12 km
- Foxstone ParkPark in the United States of America14 km
- Riley's LockDam in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States7.3 km
- National Firearms MuseumMuseum located at the NRA Headquarters Building in Fairfax County, Virginia16 km
- Algonkian Regional ParkPark in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States of America5.7 km
- Herndon Historic DistrictHistoric district in Virginia, United States4.4 km
- Pennyfield LockLock on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal in Travilah, Maryland, United States8.7 km
- McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management AreaProtected area in Maryland, United States8.1 km
- McLean Bible ChurchChurch in Virginia, United States11 km
- St. Mary of SorrowsChurch in Virginia, United States22 km
- Seneca QuarryHistorical Seneca red sandstone quarry in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States7.3 km
- Ashburn Presbyterian ChurchChurch building in Virginia, United States of America11 km
- Colvin Run MillOperational 19th-century water-powered mill in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area7.9 km
- Dranesville TavernHistoric commercial building in Virginia, United States828 m
- Herndon Depot MuseumRailway station in Herndon, the United States of America4.4 km
- JaneliaBuilding in Virginia, United States11 km
- Loudoun Heritage Farm MuseumPark in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States of America3.1 km
- Ahso CellarsWinery15 km
- Amazing Farm FunWith kids19 km
- Aslin Beer Co.Brewery4.5 km
- Caboose Brewing CompanyBrewery14 km
And the other 16, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Caboose Commons, Chubby Squirrel Brewing Company, Crooked Run Fermentation, House 6 Brewing Co., Landmade Brewery, Mustang Sally Brewing Company, Ocelot Brewing Company, Old Farm Winery at Hartland, Open Road Distilling Co., Rocklands Farm Winery, Windridge Vineyards
- Hiking: Lockhouse 22, Lockhouse 25
- With kids: NOVA Wild, Volcano Island Waterpark, Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole
When to go to Herndon
The best time to visit Herndon 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.
- JanPossible9:33
- FebPossible10:32
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:08
- JunBest time14:43
- JulBest time14:29
- AugBest time13:32
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:57
- NovPossible9:49
- DecPossible9:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. In April, 40 of the 40 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 Herndon
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 331 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
- Germantown6 places28 km
- Manassas18 places29 km
- Colesville11 places31 km
- Alexandria, Virginia24 places31 km
- Washington, D.C.48 places33 km
- Harrisburg22 places37 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Herndon?
The best known: Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Great Falls Park, All Dulles Area Muslim Society, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, Foxstone Park. In all, 40 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Herndon?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16.
How do you get to Herndon?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 331 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Herndon as the destination and these 40 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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