Jefferson district, New York, United States
Places to visit near Calcium
Calcium is a town in Jefferson district, New York, United States, home to about 3,491 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 parks, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 churches. The must-see places are WCIZ-FM (Watertown) (9 km), Public Square (9 km) and Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (9 km).
Calcium at a glance
- Location
- Jefferson district, New York, United States
- Population
- about 3,491
- Coordinates
- 44.0217° N, 75.8460° W
- Places within 50 km
- 51 (48 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches
Top places to visit near Calcium
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Calcium: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- WCIZ-FM (Watertown)Other · JeffersonMust-see
- Public SquareParks · JeffersonMust-see
- Saint Paul's Episcopal ChurchChurches · JeffersonMust-see
- Thompson ParkParks · JeffersonMust-see
- Trinity Episcopal ChurchChurches · JeffersonMust-see
- Cornerstone Assembly of GodChurches · JeffersonMust-see
- Perch LakeLakes & Dams · JeffersonMust-see
- General Jacob Brown MansionForts · JeffersonMust-see
- Dexter Marsh Wildlife Management AreaWildlife · JeffersonMust-see
- LeRay MansionMuseums · JeffersonNotable
- Roswell P. Flower Memorial LibraryOther · JeffersonNotable
- Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic SiteParks · JeffersonMust-see
More places near Calcium
- Hyde Lake · lake · Vermont · ~31 km · Must-see
- Rutland Lake · lake · Vermont · ~11 km
- Horse Island Light · beach · Jefferson · ~32 km · Must-see
- Westcott Beach State Park · lake · Jefferson · ~32 km · Must-see
- Moon Lake · lake · Vermont · ~34 km · Must-see
- Crystal Lake · lake · Vermont · ~35 km · Must-see
- Clear Lake · lake · Vermont · ~36 km · Must-see
- Red Lake · lake · Vermont · ~36 km · Must-see
- Sixberry Lake · lake · Vermont · ~37 km · Must-see
- Long Point State Park (Thousand Islands) · park · Jefferson · ~37 km · Must-see
- Millsite Lake · lake · Vermont · ~38 km · Must-see
- Clayton · church · Jefferson · ~38 km · Must-see
Things to see near Calcium, by type
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Calcium
83 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Calcium. The closest is Rutland Lake (11 km); the best-known is Perch Lake (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Perch Lake · lake · Jefferson · ~14 km · Must-see
- Hyde Lake · lake · Vermont · ~31 km · Must-see
- Rutland Lake · lake · Vermont · ~11 km
- Westcott Beach State Park · lake · Jefferson · ~32 km · Must-see
- Moon Lake · lake · Vermont · ~34 km · Must-see
- Crystal Lake · lake · Vermont · ~35 km · Must-see
Parks near Calcium
16 parks within 100 km of Calcium. The closest is Public Square (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Public Square · park · Jefferson · ~9 km · Must-see
- Thompson Park · park · Jefferson · ~9 km · Must-see
- Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site · park · Jefferson · ~31 km · Must-see
- Long Point State Park (Thousand Islands) · park · Jefferson · ~37 km · Must-see
- Rock Island Lighthouse State Park · park · Jefferson · ~40 km · Must-see
- Cedar Point State Park · park · Jefferson · ~43 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Calcium
14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Calcium. The closest is Dexter Marsh Wildlife Management Area (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Dexter Marsh Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~23 km · Must-see
- Grass Point State Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~39 km · Must-see
- Keewaydin State Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~42 km · Must-see
- Wellesley Island State Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~45 km · Must-see
- Thousand Islands National Park · sanctuary · New York · ~45 km · Must-see
- Burnham Point State Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~46 km · Must-see
Churches near Calcium
12 churches within 100 km of Calcium. The closest is Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.
- Saint Paul's Episcopal Church · church · Jefferson · ~9 km · Must-see
- Trinity Episcopal Church · church · Jefferson · ~10 km · Must-see
- Cornerstone Assembly of God · church · Jefferson · ~11 km · Must-see
- Clayton · church · Jefferson · ~38 km · Must-see
- Saint Lawrence Episcopal Church · church · Jefferson · ~44 km · Must-see
- First Presbytarian Church of Lowville · church · Lewis · ~47 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Calcium
10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Calcium. The closest is General Jacob Brown Mansion (14 km). Best time: october to february.
- General Jacob Brown Mansion · fort · Jefferson · ~14 km · Must-see
- East Charity Shoal Light · fort · Jefferson · ~64 km · Must-see
- The Wolfe Island Township Hall · fort · Eastern Ontario · ~64 km · Must-see
- Cathcart Tower · fort · Eastern Ontario · ~67 km · Must-see
- Fort Henry · fort · Eastern Ontario · ~68 km · Must-see
- Fort Frederick · fort · Eastern Ontario · ~68 km · Must-see
Beaches & coast near Calcium
7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Calcium. The closest is Horse Island Light (32 km). Best time: october to march.
- Horse Island Light · beach · Jefferson · ~32 km · Must-see
- Southwick Beach State Park · beach · Jefferson · ~51 km · Must-see
- Tibbets Point Lighthouse · beach · Jefferson · ~54 km · Must-see
- Sandy Island Beach State Park · beach · Oswego · ~62 km · Must-see
- Galloo Island Light · beach · Jefferson · ~63 km · Must-see
- Collins Bay · beach · Eastern Ontario · ~82 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Calcium
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.
- Start in Calcium
- 9 km Saint Paul's Episcopal Church · church, Jefferson
- 1 km Public Square · park, Jefferson
- 1 km Trinity Episcopal Church · church, Jefferson
- 2 km Cornerstone Assembly of God · church, Jefferson
- 4 km Thompson Park · park, Jefferson
- 9 km Back to Calcium
Plan a longer trip from Calcium — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
How to reach Calcium
All places near Calcium by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Crystal Lake · lake · Jefferson · ~39 km · Must-see
- Grass Point State Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~39 km · Must-see
- Rock Island Lighthouse State Park · park · Jefferson · ~40 km · Must-see
- Muskellunge Lake · lake · Vermont · ~41 km · Must-see
- Payne Lake · lake · Vermont · ~42 km · Must-see
- Butterfield Lake · lake · Vermont · ~42 km · Must-see
- Keewaydin State Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~42 km · Must-see
- Lake of the Woods · lake · Vermont · ~43 km · Must-see
- Cedar Point State Park · park · Jefferson · ~43 km · Must-see
- Saint Lawrence Episcopal Church · church · Jefferson · ~44 km · Must-see
- Wellesley Island State Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~45 km · Must-see
- Grindstone Island · river spot · Jefferson · ~45 km · Must-see
- Thousand Islands National Park · sanctuary · New York · ~45 km · Must-see
- Canoe-Picnic Point State Park · park · Jefferson · ~45 km · Must-see
- Dewolf Point State Park · park · Jefferson · ~45 km · Must-see
- Boldt Castle · museum · Jefferson · ~46 km · Must-see
- Sunken Rock Light · attraction · Jefferson · ~46 km · Must-see
- Burnham Point State Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~46 km · Must-see
- Grass Lake · lake · Vermont · ~46 km · Must-see
- First Presbytarian Church of Lowville · church · Lewis · ~47 km · Must-see
- Robert G. Wehle State Park · park · Jefferson · ~48 km · Must-see
- Lowville · church · Vermont · ~48 km · Must-see
- Mary Island State Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~48 km · Must-see
- Black Pond Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~48 km · Must-see
- Lake Bonaparte · lake · Vermont · ~49 km · Must-see
- Yellow Lake · lake · Vermont · ~49 km · Must-see
- Kring Point State Park · park · Jefferson · ~50 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Little Grenadier Island · river spot · Eastern Ontario · ~51 km · Must-see
- Southwick Beach State Park · beach · Jefferson · ~51 km · Must-see
- Cape Vincent Historical Museum · museum · Jefferson · ~51 km · Must-see
- Castor Hill · viewpoint · Oswego · ~52 km · Must-see
- Tibbets Point Lighthouse · beach · Jefferson · ~54 km · Must-see
- Sylvia Lake · lake · Vermont · ~54 km · Must-see
- Howe Island · river spot · Eastern Ontario · ~55 km · Must-see
- Taylorville Reservoir · lake · Vermont · ~56 km · Must-see
- Pleasant Lake · lake · Vermont · ~56 km · Must-see
- Gananoque River · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~57 km · Must-see
- Whetstone Gulf State Park · park · Lewis · ~59 km · Must-see
- Whetstone Gulf · viewpoint · Vermont · ~59 km · Must-see
- North Pond Sandy Creek Waterway Access · lake · Oswego · ~60 km · Must-see
- Cedar Island State Park · park · Saint Lawrence · ~60 km · Must-see
- Sandy Island Beach State Park · beach · Oswego · ~62 km · Must-see
- Galloo Island Light · beach · Jefferson · ~63 km · Must-see
- East Charity Shoal Light · fort · Jefferson · ~64 km · Must-see
- The Wolfe Island Township Hall · fort · Eastern Ontario · ~64 km · Must-see
- Soft Maple Reservoir · lake · Vermont · ~65 km · Must-see
- Long Pond · lake · Vermont · ~65 km · Must-see
- Salmon River Falls Unique Area · waterfall · Oswego · ~67 km · Must-see
- Cathcart Tower · fort · Eastern Ontario · ~67 km · Must-see
- Salmon River Reservoir · lake · Oswego · ~68 km · Must-see
- Fort Henry · fort · Eastern Ontario · ~68 km · Must-see
- Fort Frederick · fort · Eastern Ontario · ~68 km · Must-see
- Deer Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Oswego · ~68 km · Must-see
- Pulaski · church · Oswego · ~69 km · Must-see
- St. George's Cathedral · church · Eastern Ontario · ~70 km · Must-see
- Long Lake · lake · Vermont · ~70 km · Must-see
- Black Lake · lake · Vermont · ~70 km · Must-see
- Kingston Mills Blockhouse · fort · Eastern Ontario · ~70 km · Must-see
- Charleston Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~70 km · Must-see
- Chalmers United Church · church · Eastern Ontario · ~70 km · Must-see
- St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church · church · Eastern Ontario · ~71 km · Must-see
- Portaferry Lake · lake · Vermont · ~71 km · Must-see
- Isle of Man · river spot · Eastern Ontario · ~71 km · Must-see
- Francis Lake · lake · Vermont · ~71 km · Must-see
- Beth Israel Congregation · attraction · Eastern Ontario · ~72 km · Must-see
- Stony Lake · lake · Vermont · ~72 km · Must-see
- Beaver Lake · lake · Vermont · ~72 km · Must-see
Count by type
| Type | Places | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 83 | Rutland Lake (11 km) |
| Parks | 16 | Public Square (9 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 14 | Dexter Marsh Wildlife Management Area (23 km) |
| Churches | 12 | Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (9 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 10 | General Jacob Brown Mansion (14 km) |
| Other attractions | 8 | WCIZ-FM (Watertown) (9 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 7 | Horse Island Light (32 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 7 | Grindstone Island (45 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 7 | Castor Hill (52 km) |
| Museums | 4 | LeRay Mansion (9 km) |
| Waterfalls | 1 | Salmon River Falls Unique Area (67 km) |
Calcium: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Calcium?
WCIZ-FM (Watertown) (attraction, about 9 km), Public Square (park, about 9 km), Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (church, about 9 km), Thompson Park (park, about 9 km), Trinity Episcopal Church (church, about 10 km), Cornerstone Assembly of God (church, about 11 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Calcium?
51 places on Spotwander: 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 parks, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 churches, 1 fort.
Which is the nearest lake to Calcium?
Rutland Lake, about 11 km by road; Perch Lake (14 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Calcium?
Public Square, about 9 km by road; Thompson Park (9 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Calcium?
Dexter Marsh Wildlife Management Area, about 23 km by road; Grass Point State Park (39 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Calcium?
Start in Calcium, visit Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, then Public Square, then Trinity Episcopal Church, then Cornerstone Assembly of God, then Thompson Park, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Calcium?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.
Towns near Calcium
- Places near Black River · 5 km
- Places near Watertown · 9 km
- Places near Fort Drum · 10 km
- Places near Brownville · 14 km
- Places near Dexter · 20 km
- Places near Philadelphia · 23 km
- Places near Carthage · 24 km
- Places near Adams Center · 28 km
- Places near Sackets Harbor · 29 km
- Places near Adams · 35 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Calcium’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Calcium on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.