Chester district, Pennsylvania, United States

Places to visit near Caln

Caln is a town in Chester district, Pennsylvania, United States, home to about 1,519 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 13 churches, 14 parks, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Marsh Creek State Park (12 km), Marsh Creek Reservoir (13 km) and Longwood Gardens (20 km).

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Caln, Pennsylvania
Caln, Chester district, Pennsylvania, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Caln at a glance

Location
Chester district, Pennsylvania, United States
Population
about 1,519
Coordinates
39.9909° N, 75.7802° W
Places within 50 km
71 (71 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Caln

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Caln: 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 Caln

67 churches within 100 km of Caln. The closest is Birmingham Friends Meeting (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Caln

52 parks within 100 km of Caln. The closest is Longwood Gardens (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Caln

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Caln. The closest is Marsh Creek State Park (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Caln

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Caln. The closest is Jacob Wisner House (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Caln

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Caln. The closest is Marsh Creek Reservoir (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Caln

14 museums within 100 km of Caln. The closest is American Helicopter Museum & Education Center (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Caln

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Caln
  2. 12 km Marsh Creek State Park · nature spot, Chester
  3. 1 km Marsh Creek Reservoir · reservoir, Chester
  4. 19 km American Helicopter Museum & Education Center · museum, Chester
  5. 12 km Birmingham Friends Meeting · church, Chester
  6. 10 km Longwood Gardens · garden, New Castle
  7. 20 km Back to Caln

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How to reach Caln

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Caln by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1367Birmingham Friends Meeting (23 km)
    Parks1452Longwood Gardens (20 km)
    Other attractions349Longwood Gardens (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1533Marsh Creek State Park (12 km)
    Forts & heritage927Jacob Wisner House (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs514Marsh Creek Reservoir (13 km)
    Museums814American Helicopter Museum & Education Center (21 km)
    Beaches & coast06Old New Castle - Pennsville Ferry Wharf (52 km)
    Treks25Chester Valley Trail (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints24Ebright Azimuth (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Mosque of Shaikh M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen (57 km)
    Temples01Shirdi Sai of Delaware (51 km)
    Buddhist sites01Preah Buddha Rangsey Temple (67 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Reedy Island (70 km)
    Caves01Crystal Cave (75 km)

    Caln: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Caln?

    Marsh Creek State Park (nature spot, about 12 km), Marsh Creek Reservoir (reservoir, about 13 km), Longwood Gardens (garden, about 20 km), Longwood Gardens (garden, about 20 km), American Helicopter Museum & Education Center (museum, about 21 km), Birmingham Friends Meeting (church, about 23 km).

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

    71 places on Spotwander: 13 churches, 14 parks, 3 other attractions, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Caln?

    Birmingham Friends Meeting, about 23 km by road; St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Caln?

    Longwood Gardens, about 20 km by road; Welkinweir (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Caln?

    Marsh Creek State Park, about 12 km by road; French Creek State Park (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Caln?

    Start in Caln, visit Marsh Creek State Park, then Marsh Creek Reservoir, then American Helicopter Museum & Education Center, then Birmingham Friends Meeting, then Longwood Gardens, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Caln?

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

    Towns near Caln

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