Fulton district, New York, United States

Places to visit near Broadalbin

Broadalbin is a town in Fulton district, New York, United States, home to about 1,303 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks and 3 churches. The must-see places are Log Cabin Church (10 km), Great Sacandaga Lake (11 km) and Galway Lake (13 km).

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Broadalbin, New York
Broadalbin, Fulton district, New York, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Broadalbin at a glance

Location
Fulton district, New York, United States
Population
about 1,303
Coordinates
43.0587° N, 74.1965° W
Places within 50 km
48 (48 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Broadalbin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Broadalbin: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Broadalbin

118 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Broadalbin. The closest is Great Sacandaga Lake (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Broadalbin

74 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Broadalbin. The closest is Camelhump (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Broadalbin

23 parks within 100 km of Broadalbin. The closest is Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Broadalbin

19 churches within 100 km of Broadalbin. The closest is Log Cabin Church (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Broadalbin

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Broadalbin. The closest is Plotter Kill Preserve (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Broadalbin

8 museums within 100 km of Broadalbin. The closest is National Bottle Museum (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Broadalbin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Broadalbin
  2. 13 km Galway Lake · lake, Saratoga
  3. 23 km Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site · park, Montgomery
  4. 14 km Log Cabin Church · church, Fulton
  5. 12 km Mountain Lake · lake, Fulton
  6. 19 km Great Sacandaga Lake · lake, Rutland
  7. 11 km Back to Broadalbin

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How to reach Broadalbin

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Broadalbin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25118Great Sacandaga Lake (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints674Camelhump (35 km)
    Parks523Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (17 km)
    Churches319Log Cabin Church (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens413Plotter Kill Preserve (36 km)
    Museums48National Bottle Museum (36 km)
    Forts & heritage07Fort William Henry (70 km)
    Other attractions14WCSS-AM (Amsterdam) (14 km)
    Caves02Secret Caverns (52 km)
    Waterfalls02Cohoes Falls (62 km)
    Beaches & coast02Sunken Island (80 km)
    Treks01Northville-Placid Trail (95 km)

    Broadalbin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Broadalbin?

    Log Cabin Church (church, about 10 km), Great Sacandaga Lake (lake, about 11 km), Galway Lake (lake, about 13 km), WCSS-AM (Amsterdam) (attraction, about 14 km), Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (park, about 17 km), Mountain Lake (lake, about 19 km).

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

    48 places on Spotwander: 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks, 3 churches, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Broadalbin?

    Great Sacandaga Lake, about 11 km by road; Galway Lake (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Broadalbin?

    Camelhump, about 35 km by road; Kane Mountain (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Broadalbin?

    Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, about 17 km by road; Johnson Hall State Historic Site (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Broadalbin?

    Start in Broadalbin, visit Galway Lake, then Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, then Log Cabin Church, then Mountain Lake, then Great Sacandaga Lake, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Broadalbin?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Broadalbin

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