Essex district, New Jersey, United States

Places to visit near Bloomfield

Bloomfield is a town in Essex district, New Jersey, United States, home to about 49,120 people. Within 50 km by road there are 272 places to visit — 89 churches, 46 parks, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens and 10 museums. The must-see places are Essex Park (3 km), Saint Luke's Episcopal Church (3 km) and Edgemont Memorial Park (4 km).

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Bloomfield, New Jersey
Bloomfield, Essex district, New Jersey, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bloomfield at a glance

Location
Essex district, New Jersey, United States
Population
about 49,120
Coordinates
40.8068° N, 74.1854° W
Places within 50 km
272 (272 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Bloomfield

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bloomfield: 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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Churches near Bloomfield

89 churches within 100 km of Bloomfield. The closest is Saint Luke's Episcopal Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Bloomfield

46 parks within 100 km of Bloomfield. The closest is Essex Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bloomfield

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bloomfield. The closest is Van Vleck House and Gardens (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Bloomfield

10 museums within 100 km of Bloomfield. The closest is Montclair Art Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bloomfield

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bloomfield. The closest is Lincoln Park (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Bloomfield

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bloomfield. The closest is General Pershing Memorial (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Bloomfield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bloomfield
  2. 3 km Essex Park · park, Essex
  3. 1 km Edgemont Memorial Park · monument, Essex
  4. 1 km Van Vleck House and Gardens · garden, Essex
  5. 1 km Montclair Art Museum · museum, Essex
  6. 1 km Saint Luke's Episcopal Church · church, Essex
  7. 3 km Back to Bloomfield

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How to reach Bloomfield

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    Within 15 km of Bloomfield

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bloomfield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8989Saint Luke's Episcopal Church (3 km)
    Other attractions7474New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad ALCO Type S-2 Locomotive (18 km)
    Parks4646Essex Park (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2929Van Vleck House and Gardens (4 km)
    Museums1010Montclair Art Museum (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs77Lincoln Park (15 km)
    Forts & heritage55General Pershing Memorial (19 km)
    Waterfalls44Hemlock Falls Loop (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Laurel Hill (12 km)
    Treks11Lenape Trail (8 km)
    Buddhist sites11Empty Cloud Monastery (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Islamic Center of Passaic County (16 km)
    Temples11Shree Swaminarayan Temple (18 km)
    Beaches & coast11Newark Bay (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Liberty Island (22 km)

    Bloomfield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bloomfield?

    Essex Park (park, about 3 km), Saint Luke's Episcopal Church (church, about 3 km), Edgemont Memorial Park (monument, about 4 km), Montclair Art Museum (museum, about 4 km), Van Vleck House and Gardens (garden, about 4 km), Branch Brook Park (park, about 5 km).

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

    272 places on Spotwander: 89 churches, 74 other attractions, 46 parks, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Bloomfield?

    Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, about 3 km by road; Saint John's Catholic Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Bloomfield?

    Essex Park, about 3 km by road; Edgemont Memorial Park (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Bloomfield?

    Van Vleck House and Gardens, about 4 km by road; Eagle Rock Reservation (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bloomfield?

    Start in Bloomfield, visit Essex Park, then Edgemont Memorial Park, then Van Vleck House and Gardens, then Montclair Art Museum, then Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bloomfield?

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

    Towns near Bloomfield

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