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Belmont Bay

Belmont Bay

2.08km from Mason Neck State Park

Belmont Bay is a body of water at the mouth of the Occoquan River between Fairfax and Prince William counties, Virginia. The bay adjoins the Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge and Mason Neck State Park on the Fairfax County side and the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Prince William County.

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge

3.76km from Mason Neck State Park

This is a national wildlife refuge located where the Occoquan River meets the Potomac River in Woodbridge. This is an ecological treasure of natural habitats that are rare or nearly extinct in Northern Virginia. Visit this unique place to experience tidal shorelines, marshes, meadows, woods and all of the creatures that dwell on the banks of the Occoquan and Potomac Rivers.

Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge

Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge

5.46km from Mason Neck State Park

The Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge located along the Potomac River in Virginia, at the point where it meets Neabsco Creek. The refuge covers wetlands and woodlands, and has a railroad right-of-way bordering its western edge. It is currently closed to the public, but has been considered as a possible portion of the route for the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.

Leesylvania State Park

Leesylvania State Park

7.83km from Mason Neck State Park

Leesylvania State Park is located in the southeastern part of Prince William County. The park has a small group-only campground, five hiking trails, fishing pier, boat ramp, visitor center, natural sand beach, and four picnic shelters. Daily a lot of people visit this place and enjoy this natural beauty.

George Washington’s Mt. Vernon

George Washington’s Mt. Vernon

14.23km from Mason Neck State Park

Mount Vernon was the plantation of George Washington, the first President of the United States, which was situated in the banks of the Potomac River in Fairfax County. There is also a beautiful mansion built in there. It remained Washington's home for the rest of his life.

The Weems-Botts Museum & Annex

The Weems-Botts Museum & Annex

14.32km from Mason Neck State Park

A small historic museum in Dumfries, Virginia, United States which includes the landmark Weems–Botts House on the corner of Duke Street and Cameron Street and the Weems–Botts Museum Annex, which houses the Lee Lansing Research Library and Archive, The museum tour showcases the history of Dumfries, Virginia's oldest chartered town, and people associated with the house, including Mason Locke "Parson" Weems, and attorney Benjamin Botts.

Fountainhead Regional Park

Fountainhead Regional Park

15.27km from Mason Neck State Park

This is an approximately 2,000-acre regional park, bordering a tributary of the Potomac River, in Fairfax County, northern Virginia which was protecting and managing by the NOVA Parks agency.

Quantico Creek

Quantico Creek

15.47km from Mason Neck State Park

Quantico Creek is a 13.7-mile-long partially tidal tributary of the Potomac River in eastern Prince William County, Virginia. Quantico Creek rises southeast of Independent Hill, flows through Prince William Forest Park and Dumfries and empties into the Potomac at Possum Point.

Burke Lake Park

Burke Lake Park

16.81km from Mason Neck State Park

A beautiful public park that encompasses Burke Lake. It offers many recreation facilities, including miniature golf, a carousel, a miniature train, an ice cream parlor, a fishing pier, campgrounds, and numerous playgrounds and picnic areas.

National Museum of the Marine Corps

National Museum of the Marine Corps

16.89km from Mason Neck State Park

Historical Museum of the United States Marine Corps. Located in Triangle, Virginia near MCB Quantico, the museum opened on November 10, 2006, and is now one of the top tourist attractions in the state, drawing over 500,000 people annually. There are so many exhibits here which paves light to the history of United States.

Lake Accotink Park

Lake Accotink Park

17.3km from Mason Neck State Park

Lake Accotink is a reservoir in North Springfield in Fairfax County, Virginia, which was formed by the damming of Accotink Creek. The lake is 55 acres, and the surrounding park is 493.

Prince William Forest Park

Prince William Forest Park

17.61km from Mason Neck State Park

Prince William Forest Park was established as Chopawamsic Recreational Demonstration Area in 1936 adjacent to the Marine Corps Base Quantico. It is the largest protected natural area in Washington. Today, the park is a window into the past and serves as an example of what much of the East Coast once looked like centuries ago.

Dyke Marsh  Preserve

Dyke Marsh Preserve

18.76km from Mason Neck State Park

Dyke Marsh consists of about 380 acres of tidal marsh, floodplain, and swamp forest. It formed 5,000 to 7,000 years ago. It is one of the largest remaining pieces of freshwater tidal wetlands left in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area.

Breckenridge Reservoir

Breckenridge Reservoir

20.56km from Mason Neck State Park

Breckenridge Reservoir is a small reservoir on Chopawamsic Creek in Prince William and Stafford counties, Virginia. The reservoir's western shore is the Marine Corps Base Quantico and the eastern shore is a part of Prince William Forest Park, The reservoir is open to fishing along with a Virginia fishing license and Marine Corps Base Quantico permit.

Green Spring Garden

Green Spring Garden

20.75km from Mason Neck State Park

A public park, including a historic 18th-century plantation house "Green Spring", which is the heart of a national historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

Mount Vernon Commercial Historic District

Mount Vernon Commercial Historic District

23.09km from Mason Neck State Park

The Mount Vernon Commercial Historic District in Iowa is a designated historic area renowned for its architectural, cultural, and economic significance. Situated in the charming town of Mount Vernon, this district encompasses a collection of buildings and structures along Main Street, representing the town's commercial development and rich history.

Emerson Heights Historic District

Emerson Heights Historic District

26.47km from Mason Neck State Park

Emerson Heights Historic District, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a picturesque and historically significant neighborhood known for its architectural diversity and community spirit. Established in the early 20th century, the district showcases a mix of architectural styles, including Craftsman, American Foursquare, and Colonial Revival homes.

Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre

Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre

27.48km from Mason Neck State Park

Brentsville Courthouse and Jail is a historic courthouse and jail located at Brentsville, which was built in 1822, and is a two-story, Federal-style brick building. It features a fanlight over the main entrance, within a keyed, semicircular brick arch and an octagonal-roofed, frame-built cupola.

NRA National Firearms Museum

NRA National Firearms Museum

27.8km from Mason Neck State Park

The NRA National Firearms Museum is a museum established in 1935, located at the NRA Headquarters Building in Fairfax County which has Approximately 2,500 guns are displayed in 15,000 square feet. The museum's exhibits cover seven centuries of firearms development and history. The main museum galleries are organized chronologically. Exhibits include firearms used for competition shooting, hunting, personal defense, recreational shooting, and police work.

West Side Residential Historic District

West Side Residential Historic District

29.71km from Mason Neck State Park

The West Side Residential Historic District in Iowa is a distinguished neighborhood renowned for its well-preserved historic homes and architectural significance. Situated in the heart of the city, the district encompasses a collection of stately residences dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, offering visitors a glimpse into the area's affluent past and architectural diversity.

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Mason Neck State Park

Mason Neck State Park

7301 High Point Rd, Lorton, VA 22079, USA

A state park that was situated in a peninsula formed by Pohick Bay on the north, Belmont Bay on the south and the Potomac River to the east. It has an area of 1814 acres and is home to bald eagles, great blue herons, ospreys, and many other types of wildlife. The park also contains white-tailed deer and many species of lichen.