The Top 20 Attractions around Wakefield
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Wakefield. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Wakefield 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 11, 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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Caboose Brewery
Highlight • Pub
No matter what you like to have on your ride you can find it here. There's great beer, and food, but also coffee and pastries. It's location along the W&OD …
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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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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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Four Mile Run Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This is a beautiful public trail, nicely paved and very easy to ride. There are lots of access points to residential neighborhoods with free parking. It is easy difficulty and is a gentle downhill if going south.
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LOVE sign on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Monument
The Washington & Old Dominion Trail is a paved two-lane bike that runs for 45 miles. This segment between Vienna and Reston has relatively few road crossings. You share the trail with hikers and other trail users.
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W&OD Railway and Jim Crow Laws Historical Marker
Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site
Beautiful smooth paved trail plus info board on the Jim Crow laws that enforced racial segregation on public transport.
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Lake Accotink
Highlight • Lake
Beautiful lake, great place to come with children. Nice playground nearby, woods to play in and restroom facilities.
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West End Park
Highlight • Rest Area
West End Park sits right off the W&OD—an easy spot to roll in, catch some shade, and take a quick break. The path has a few root bumps, so slow …
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Cross County Trail — Lake Accotink Section
Highlight • Trail
MTB section of the Accotink loop trail, this part has some roots exposed but any MTB bike can handle them, some nature hikers around so mind your speed around turns. …
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