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12 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
18 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (26 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
National Memorial to Ulysses Grant.
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20 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (29 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Art museum in New York City, United States.
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22 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (30 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Art museum in Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States.
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23 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (38 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, United States.
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23 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (31 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
County park in Bergen County.
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24 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (35 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State park of New York state, United States.
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24 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (33 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.
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27 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (39 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in New Jersey, United States.
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27 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (40 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Island in New York Harbor in the United States of America.
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28 miles southwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 38 miles · 1 hr 10 min
Island in the Upper New York Bay, United States.
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31 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (38 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
County seat city of Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States.
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35 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (40 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ski area in New York, United States.
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36 recreation areas and campgrounds within 134 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
15 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge was donated to the Service by the Town of Oyster Bay in 1968 as a habitat for migratory birds, particularly wintering waterfowl.
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16 miles southeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During Roosevelt's time in office, his "Summer White House" was the focus of international attention.
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18 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Manhattan.
History
18 miles east · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge was acquired in 1967 as a donation from the Eberstadt family, who maintained the land as a garden estate.
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22 miles northeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists.
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24 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ.
History
25 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans.
History
26 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation.
History
26 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic.
History
27 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Millions of Americans and people around the world have ancestors who came through Ellis Island. The Main Immigration Building was the epicenter of one of the greatest migrations in modern history.
Picnicking
27 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S.
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28 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by President Grover Cleveland on October 28, 1886.
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29 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
These 12 sites preserve more than 400 years of American history! We invite you to explore the past and investigate its relevance in our lives today.
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30 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (41 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
There's no other campground in the world where a family can sleep under the stars, tour the Statue of Liberty, watch a Broadway musical and kayak in one of the world's premier bird migration sanctuaries-all in one trip.
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30 miles southwest · straight-line distanceSmithsonian Institution Affiliations Program
The Lincoln Park/Coast Cultural District (LPCCD) is one of Newark?s newest organizations, blending arts, cultural planning and event programming with community economic development.
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33 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (45 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
This campground boasts a spectacular view of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, the longest vehicle suspension span in the United States. When it opened in 1964, it was the longest span in the world for 17 years.
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33 miles south · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for millions of visitors every year.
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36 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The refuge, located in Islip on the south shore of Long Island, consists of 209 acres bordering the Great South Bay, and is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by Fire Island.
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42 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (86 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Welcome to Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook Unit! There are a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities available at the park including history tours, living history demonstrations, hiking, birding, kayaking, camping,…
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44 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge manages over 6,000 acres in Sussex County, New Jersey and Orange County, New York. We strive to manage quality habitat for wildlife while providing outdoor recreation for the public.
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45 miles southeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special place for diverse plants, animals and…
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46 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is one of more than 560 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System that is administered by the Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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47 miles northeast · straight-line distanceSmithsonian Institution Affiliations Program
The Henderson Americana Center for Culture & the Creative Arts is located on Hunt Hill Farm in New Milford, Connecticut.
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48 miles east · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Established in 1947, Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge protects 2,550 acres on the south shore of Long Island.
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49 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Hop Brook Lake is a popular day use park with swimming and picnicking facilities, athletic fields, picnic shelters and over 7 miles of hiking trails winding through the woods and fields.
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49 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (65 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area is located within the towns of Middlebury, Naugatuck and Waterbury, Connecticut. Its 536 acres provide excellent recreation opportunities and a chance to escape from the growing suburbia surrounding the park.
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49 miles northwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge, which protects 597 acres in Ulster County, NY, was established in July 1999 to support grassland-dependent migratory birds and wintering raptors.
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52 miles north · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Visit the home of Eleanor Roosevelt. Here, Franklin and Eleanor entertained friends, the press, activists, and official state visitors in the relaxed atmosphere of Val-Kill.
Hiking
57 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (77 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters are located along a small scenic lake in the Naugatuck Valley of west-central Connecticut.
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64 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 10 min by car (110 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
The Alosa Campsites are boat-in only sites located on the west (Pennsylvanian) shore of the Delaware River near Bushkill, Pennsylvania. The side of the river with the campsites will be on your right while traveling downstream.
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102 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
With abundant wildlife, lush scenery and waterfront views, Indian Hollow Group Campground, located at the Knightville Dam and Reservoir, offers groups and clubs a recreational oasis.
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113 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 20 min by car (130 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Westville Lake is situated on the Quinebaug River in the towns of Southbridge and Sturbridge, Massachusetts.
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115 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 35 min by car (149 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
West Thompson Lake Campground is located near the wooded shoreline of its namesake lake in northeastern Connecticut. The natural setting surrounding West Thompson Lake can be enjoyed year round.
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122 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 30 min by car (143 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
In 1958 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built Buffumville Dam in Charlton, Massachusetts to provide flood risk management for downstream communities.
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127 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 45 min by car (159 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Located at Blue Marsh Lake northwest of Reading, Pennsylvania, three group picnic shelters are available for reservations within the Dry Brooks Day Use Area.
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134 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 55 min by car (163 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
On a quiet back road and across an old fieldstone bridge lies West Hill Park, where the West River widens to form a large, natural pool.
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From the National Park Service; closures, dangers and cautions only. Check the park's page before you go.
Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 18, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Grant's Tomb, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Paterson, Campgaw Mountain Reservation. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 18 miles southwest in a straight line; driving takes about 35 min over 26 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 20 miles southwest in a straight line; driving takes about 40 min over 29 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 22 miles southwest in a straight line; driving takes about 40 min over 30 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Recreation.gov lists 12 campgrounds within 134 miles, including Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny (30 miles south), Camp Gateway - Staten Island (33 miles southwest), Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook (42 miles south). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.