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Things to see in McDowell (United States): 5 places and when to go
McDowell is a town in United States, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly Nature (3), Wildlife (2), History (2). The best known are Hayfields State Park, Highland Wildlife Management Area and Trimble Knob. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 21. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 38.2983, -79.5226
- Places
- 5 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (3) · Wildlife (2) · History (2) · Architecture (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 531 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Highland Wildlife Management Area, at 954 m.
What to see in McDowell
The places in and around McDowell, 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.
- Hayfields State ParkState park in Virginia, United States5.1 km
- Highland Wildlife Management AreaProtected area of Virginia, United States3.7 km
- Trimble KnobVirginian conical hill13 km
- Crab Run Lane Truss BridgeBridge in United States of America5.0 km
- Mansion HouseHistoric house in McDowell, Virginia, United States5.1 km
When to go to McDowell
The best time to visit McDowell is April to October; also possible: November to March. 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.
- JanPossible9:37
- FebPossible10:34
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBest time13:00
- MayBest time14:05
- JunBest time14:39
- JulBest time14:25
- AugBest time13:29
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:53
- DecPossible9:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 21. In April, 5 of the 5 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 McDowell
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 531 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
- Green Bank7 places32 km
- Staunton8 places43 km
- Rockbridge Baths6 places49 km
- Harrisonburg, Virginia10 places59 km
- Afton21 places69 km
- Natural Bridge5 places74 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in McDowell?
The best known: Hayfields State Park, Highland Wildlife Management Area, Trimble Knob, Crab Run Lane Truss Bridge, Mansion House. In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit McDowell?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 21.
How do you get to McDowell?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 531 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with McDowell as the destination and these 5 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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