Middlesex district, New Jersey, United States

Places to visit near Avenel

Avenel is a town in Middlesex district, New Jersey, United States, home to about 17,011 people. Within 50 km by road there are 284 places to visit — 76 parks, 69 churches, 39 wildlife, forests & gardens and 16 museums. The must-see places are Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, New Jersey (Colonia) (5 km), Madison Avenue Park (5 km) and Joseph Medwick Park (5 km).

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Avenel, New Jersey
Avenel, Middlesex district, New Jersey, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Avenel at a glance

Location
Middlesex district, New Jersey, United States
Population
about 17,011
Coordinates
40.5804° N, 74.2852° W
Places within 50 km
284 (284 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Avenel

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Avenel: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Avenel

76 parks within 100 km of Avenel. The closest is Madison Avenue Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Avenel

69 churches within 100 km of Avenel. The closest is Saint Francis of Assisi Cathedral (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Avenel

39 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Avenel. The closest is Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Avenel

16 museums within 100 km of Avenel. The closest is Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Avenel

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Avenel. The closest is Roosevelt Park (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Avenel

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Avenel. The closest is Robinson's Branch Reservoir (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Avenel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Avenel
  2. 5 km Joseph Medwick Park · park, Middlesex
  3. 6 km Madison Avenue Park · park, Union
  4. 2 km Robinson's Branch Reservoir · reservoir, Union
  5. 2 km Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, New Jersey (Colonia) · temple, Middlesex
  6. 6 km Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park · museum, Middlesex
  7. 6 km Back to Avenel

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How to reach Avenel

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    Within 15 km of Avenel

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Avenel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks7676Madison Avenue Park (5 km)
    Churches6969Saint Francis of Assisi Cathedral (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3939Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve (8 km)
    Other attractions3838Cranford Canoe Club (11 km)
    Museums1616Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park (6 km)
    Forts & heritage1313Roosevelt Park (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1111Robinson's Branch Reservoir (6 km)
    Beaches & coast99Princes Bay Light (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints66Todt Hill (18 km)
    Temples22Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, New Jersey (Colonia) (5 km)
    Waterfalls22Hemlock Falls Loop (24 km)
    Buddhist sites11Empty Cloud Monastery (27 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Liberty Island (30 km)
    Treks11Lenape Trail (35 km)

    Avenel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Avenel?

    Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, New Jersey (Colonia) (temple, about 5 km), Madison Avenue Park (park, about 5 km), Joseph Medwick Park (park, about 5 km), Robinson's Branch Reservoir (reservoir, about 6 km), Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park (museum, about 6 km), Edison State Park (park, about 6 km).

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

    284 places on Spotwander: 76 parks, 69 churches, 39 wildlife, forests & gardens, 38 other attractions, 16 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Avenel?

    Madison Avenue Park, about 5 km by road; Joseph Medwick Park (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Avenel?

    Saint Francis of Assisi Cathedral, about 10 km by road; Princes Bay Light (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Avenel?

    Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve, about 8 km by road; Pralls Island (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Avenel?

    Start in Avenel, visit Joseph Medwick Park, then Madison Avenue Park, then Robinson's Branch Reservoir, then Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, New Jersey (Colonia), then Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Avenel?

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

    Towns near Avenel

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