The Top 20 Attractions around Franconia
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Franconia. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Franconia is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Lake Mercer
Highlight • Lake
A truly lovely place where people can spend time with friends or their family.
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Bluemont Caboose
Highlight • Historical Site
The Bluemont Caboose, now housed on a specially built rail bed behind the Bluemont Community Center, is a historical bit of the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad's (W&OD) legacy. Once …
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
Highlight • Historical Site
Built in 1758, Mount Vernon was the home and plantation of the first president of the United States – George Washington. The wooden house and its sprawling grounds are a …
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Alexandria City Marina
Highlight • Structure
From the Alexandria City Marina, visitors can get a waterfront view of the city. The marina, along with the other waterfront parks in the area that touch the borders of …
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Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial
Highlight • Monument
The Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial is a memorial that was erected in 2014 on the site of the cemetery of the same name to honor the memory of the …
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Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
Highlight • Forest
Dyke Marsh is teeming with diverse plant and wildlife. It's one of the largest mudflats in the DC area, made up of 380 acres (1.5 km2) of floodplain, swamp forest, …
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Burke Lake Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Burke Lake Trail wraps around Burke Lake and is recognized as one of the top 10 fitness trails in the nation by the American Hiking Society. This 4.7-mile loop trail …
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Waterfront Park
Highlight • Rest Area
Waterfront Park in its current state is a combination of the original King Street Park and Waterfront Park sites with the sites of the former Old Dominion Boat Club building …
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King Street, Old Town Alexandria
Highlight • Settlement
Alexandria old town king street closed as a pedestrian zone with many cafes and restaurants already in January nice other months I guess even nicer
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Wakefield MTB Trail System
Highlight • MTB Park
A little trailsystem that has the perfect amount of difficulty for intermediate riders. If you are a beginner and you want to try the trailsystem in Wakefield Park, then choose …
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Oronoco Bay Park
Highlight • Rest Area
A paved trail goes right through the middle of Oronoco Bay Park and is popular for running, walking, and commuting to and from Alexandria. There are great views of the …
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