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22 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
State park15 miles northeast · straight-line distance
Public park in Queens, New York.
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State park15 miles northeast · straight-line distance
Public park in Manhattan, New York.
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Things to do16 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (22 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Art museum in Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States.
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Outdoors16 miles northeast · straight-line distance
Island on East River in New York City, United States.
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Things to do17 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (24 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Art museum in New York City, United States.
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Things to do17 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (25 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Art museum in New York, New York.
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Lake17 miles northeast · straight-line distance
Reservoir in Central Park, New York City, United States.
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Outdoors18 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (25 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Island in Manhattan, New York, United States.
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National park site19 miles northeast · straight-line distance
National Memorial to Ulysses Grant.
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19 miles northeast · straight-line distance
Island in Manhattan, New York, United States.
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National park site20 miles northeast · straight-line distance
United States historic place.
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20 miles northeast · straight-line distance
State park in Manhattan, New York.
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Town21 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (39 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States.
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Town22 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (30 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States.
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Town23 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (35 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, United States.
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Town29 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (37 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Westchester County, New York, United States.
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Town41 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (46 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Capital city of the U.S. state of New Jersey and seat of Mercer County.
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50 miles east · straight-line distance
Island in New York, United States of America.
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National park site62 miles east · straight-line distance
National park system unit in New York, United States.
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Ski area71 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 25 min by car (85 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ski area in New York, United States.
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National park site83 miles north · straight-line distance
Historic building in Hyde Park, New York, United States.
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Ski area95 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 30 min by car (134 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ski resort in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States.
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31 recreation areas and campgrounds within 100 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
5 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 15 min by car (8 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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8 miles northeast · 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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9 miles northeast · 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.
BoatingPicnicking
10 miles northeast · 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
10 miles northeast · 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.
BikingPicnicking
11 miles northeast · 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
11 miles northeast · 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
11 miles north · 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.
Ranger programs
12 miles northeast · 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
12 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (39 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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12 miles east · 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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14 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (20 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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20 miles northeast · 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
22 miles northwest · 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.
BirdingHikingHuntingNature educationPhotographyRanger programs
23 miles north · 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
40 miles northeast · 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.
BikingHikingHistoryPicnickingWildlife viewing
41 miles northeast · 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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45 miles northeast · 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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46 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
The Delaware River, the largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, runs past forests, farmlands and villages. It also links some of the most densely populated regions in America.
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48 miles northwest · 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.
BoatingEducational ProgramsFishingHuntingPhotographyWildlife viewing
50 miles east · 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.
FishingHunting
55 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr by car (96 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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56 miles northwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history, and striking scenery along 40 miles of…
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59 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.
HikingHistoryWildlife viewing
61 miles east · 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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68 miles south · straight-line distanceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve, at Mullica River and Great Bay, is the only reserve in the national system to be named after an individual.
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68 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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73 miles north · 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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86 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 5 min by car (113 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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94 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 20 min by car (124 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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100 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 10 min by car (121 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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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 9, 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 Gantry Plaza State Park, Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park, Museum of Modern Art, Roosevelt Island, Metropolitan Museum of Art. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 15 miles northeast in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Approximately 15 miles northeast in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Approximately 16 miles northeast in a straight line; driving takes about 35 min over 22 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Recreation.gov lists 7 campgrounds within 100 miles, including Camp Gateway - Staten Island (5 miles east), Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook (12 miles southeast), Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny (14 miles east). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.