Warren district, New Jersey, United States

Places to visit near Alpha

Alpha is a town in Warren district, New Jersey, United States, home to about 2,303 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 churches and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Saint James Lutheran Church (2 km), Chestnut Hill (8 km) and Marble Mountain (9 km).

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Alpha, New Jersey
Alpha, Warren district, New Jersey, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Alpha at a glance

Location
Warren district, New Jersey, United States
Population
about 2,303
Coordinates
40.6670° N, 75.1574° W
Places within 50 km
83 (83 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Alpha

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Alpha

58 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Alpha. The closest is Chestnut Hill (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Alpha

53 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Alpha. The closest is Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Alpha

52 churches within 100 km of Alpha. The closest is Saint James Lutheran Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Alpha

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Alpha. The closest is Merrill Creek Reservoir (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Alpha

31 parks within 100 km of Alpha. The closest is Bushkill Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Alpha

17 museums within 100 km of Alpha. The closest is Museum of Indian Culture (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Alpha

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Alpha
  2. 11 km Hexenkopf Hill · hill, Warren
  3. 11 km Bushkill Park · park, Northampton
  4. 6 km Chestnut Hill · hill, Warren
  5. 4 km Marble Mountain · viewpoint, Warren
  6. 7 km Saint James Lutheran Church · church, Warren
  7. 2 km Back to Alpha

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Alpha by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3258Chestnut Hill (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1153Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center (22 km)
    Churches1252Saint James Lutheran Church (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs744Merrill Creek Reservoir (11 km)
    Parks831Bushkill Park (11 km)
    Museums317Museum of Indian Culture (40 km)
    Other attractions616Talon (41 km)
    Forts & heritage27Red Mill Museum (26 km)
    Treks05Stony Brook Trail (59 km)
    Temples14Steel Force (42 km)
    Caves12Lost River Caverns (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01North Penn Mosque (60 km)
    Waterfalls01Boonton Falls (85 km)

    Alpha: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Alpha?

    Saint James Lutheran Church (church, about 2 km), Chestnut Hill (hill, about 8 km), Marble Mountain (viewpoint, about 9 km), Bushkill Park (park, about 11 km), Hexenkopf Hill (hill, about 11 km), Merrill Creek Reservoir (reservoir, about 11 km).

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

    83 places on Spotwander: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 churches, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Alpha?

    Chestnut Hill, about 8 km by road; Marble Mountain (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Alpha?

    Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, about 22 km by road; Spruce Run Recreation Area (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Alpha?

    Saint James Lutheran Church, about 2 km by road; Van Nest Hoff-Vannatta Farmstead (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Alpha?

    Start in Alpha, visit Hexenkopf Hill, then Bushkill Park, then Chestnut Hill, then Marble Mountain, then Saint James Lutheran Church, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Alpha?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Alpha

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