Atlantic district, New Jersey, United States

Places to visit near Absecon

Absecon is a town in Atlantic district, New Jersey, United States, home to about 8,317 people. Within 50 km by road there are 23 places to visit — 3 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 beaches & coast and 1 parks. The must-see places are Atlantic City Boardwalk (12 km), Chicken Bone Beach (12 km) and Absecon Lighthouse (12 km).

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Absecon, New Jersey
Absecon, Atlantic district, New Jersey, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Absecon at a glance

Location
Atlantic district, New Jersey, United States
Population
about 8,317
Coordinates
39.4284° N, 74.4957° W
Places within 50 km
23 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Absecon

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Churches near Absecon

24 churches within 100 km of Absecon. The closest is Calvary Baptist Church (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Absecon

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Absecon. The closest is Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Absecon

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Absecon. The closest is Chicken Bone Beach (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Absecon

15 parks within 100 km of Absecon. The closest is Steel Pier (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Absecon

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Absecon. The closest is Makepeace Lake (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Absecon

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Absecon. The closest is Lucy the Elephant (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Absecon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Absecon
  2. 12 km Atlantic City Boardwalk · trek, Atlantic
  3. 1 km Chicken Bone Beach · beach, Atlantic
  4. 2 km Steel Pier · park, Atlantic
  5. 1 km Absecon Lighthouse · beach, Atlantic
  6. 5 km Brigantine Lighthouse · beach, Atlantic
  7. 12 km Back to Absecon

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How to reach Absecon

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    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Absecon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches324Calvary Baptist Church (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens821Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (17 km)
    Beaches & coast616Chicken Bone Beach (12 km)
    Parks115Steel Pier (13 km)
    Other attractions014Barnegat Lighthouse (63 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs113Makepeace Lake (32 km)
    Forts & heritage17Lucy the Elephant (15 km)
    Temples06The Great Noreaster (69 km)
    Treks33Atlantic City Boardwalk (12 km)
    Buddhist sites02Seabrook Buddhist Temple (79 km)
    Museums02Air Victory Museum (80 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Apple Pie Hill (54 km)

    Absecon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Absecon?

    Atlantic City Boardwalk (trek, about 12 km), Chicken Bone Beach (beach, about 12 km), Absecon Lighthouse (beach, about 12 km), Brigantine Lighthouse (beach, about 12 km), Steel Pier (park, about 13 km), Lucy the Elephant (heritage site, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Absecon?

    23 places on Spotwander: 3 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 beaches & coast, 1 park, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest church to Absecon?

    Calvary Baptist Church, about 44 km by road; Jacobus Evangelical Lutheran Church (45 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Absecon?

    Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve, about 17 km by road; Pinelands National Reserve (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Absecon?

    Chicken Bone Beach, about 12 km by road; Absecon Lighthouse (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Absecon?

    Start in Absecon, visit Atlantic City Boardwalk, then Chicken Bone Beach, then Steel Pier, then Absecon Lighthouse, then Brigantine Lighthouse, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Absecon?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Absecon

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Absecon’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Absecon on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.