environs
Definitions
The surrounding area or vicinity of a place.
The outskirts or districts bordering a city or town.
Examples
The castle and its immediate environs are open to the public during the summer months.
We spent the afternoon exploring the quiet environs of the small coastal village.
The city's rapid expansion has significantly altered the character of its surrounding environs.
Synonyms
surroundings vicinity neighborhood outskirts precincts locality proximity