Schoharie district, New York, United States
Places to visit near Cobleskill
Cobleskill is a town in Schoharie district, New York, United States, home to about 4,566 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 parks and 1 churches. The must-see places are Warnerville Hill (5 km), Petersburg Mountain (7 km) and Iroquois Indian Museum (8 km).
Cobleskill at a glance
- Location
- Schoharie district, New York, United States
- Population
- about 4,566
- Coordinates
- 42.6778° N, 74.4854° W
- Places within 50 km
- 93 (93 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches
Top places to visit near Cobleskill
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cobleskill: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Warnerville HillHills · SchoharieMust-see
- Petersburg MountainHills · SchoharieMust-see
- Iroquois Indian MuseumMuseums · BenningtonMust-see
- Secret CavernsCaves · BenningtonMust-see
- Fulton HillHills · SchoharieMust-see
- The CobbleHills · SchoharieMust-see
- Towpath MountainHills · SchoharieMust-see
- Rossman HillHills · SchoharieMust-see
- Vroman's Nose Unique AreaHills · SchoharieMust-see
- Max V. Shaul State ParkParks · SchoharieMust-see
- Plank PondLakes & Dams · BenningtonMust-see
- Cotton Hill State ForestWildlife · SchoharieMust-see
More places near Cobleskill
- Hudson Lake · lake · Otsego · ~23 km · Must-see
- Armlin Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~24 km · Must-see
- Gates Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~26 km · Must-see
- Mount Independence · viewpoint · Otsego · ~27 km · Must-see
- Cannady Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~27 km · Must-see
- Vlaie Pond · lake · Schoharie · ~28 km · Must-see
- Old Blenheim Covered Bridge · attraction · Schoharie · ~29 km · Must-see
- Belvedere Lake · lake · Bennington · ~29 km · Must-see
- Blenheim Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~30 km · Must-see
- East Hill S · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~30 km · Must-see
- Safford Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~31 km · Must-see
- Brown Mountain · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~32 km · Must-see
Things to see near Cobleskill, by type
Hill stations & viewpoints near Cobleskill
139 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cobleskill. The closest is Warnerville Hill (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Warnerville Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~5 km · Must-see
- Petersburg Mountain · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~7 km · Must-see
- Fulton Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~14 km · Must-see
- The Cobble · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~15 km · Must-see
- Towpath Mountain · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~18 km · Must-see
- Rossman Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~18 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cobleskill
70 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cobleskill. The closest is Plank Pond (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Plank Pond · lake · Bennington · ~22 km · Must-see
- Hudson Lake · lake · Otsego · ~23 km · Must-see
- Vlaie Pond · lake · Schoharie · ~28 km · Must-see
- Belvedere Lake · lake · Bennington · ~29 km · Must-see
- Clapper Lake · lake · Delaware · ~37 km · Must-see
- Utsayantha Lake · lake · Schoharie · ~38 km · Must-see
Parks near Cobleskill
18 parks within 100 km of Cobleskill. The closest is Max V. Shaul State Park (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Max V. Shaul State Park · park · Schoharie · ~20 km · Must-see
- Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park · park · Otsego · ~36 km · Must-see
- Glimmerglass State Park · park · Otsego · ~42 km · Must-see
- Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site · park · Montgomery · ~43 km · Must-see
- Old Erie Enlarged Canal Double Lock 33 · park · Montgomery · ~47 km · Must-see
- Thacher State Park · park · Albany · ~47 km · Must-see
Churches near Cobleskill
16 churches within 100 km of Cobleskill. The closest is Prattsville Reformed Dutch Church (50 km). Best time: year-round.
- Prattsville Reformed Dutch Church · church · Greene · ~50 km · Must-see
- Union Chapel · church · Greene · ~51 km · Must-see
- Log Cabin Church · church · Fulton · ~54 km · Must-see
- Holy Trinity Monastery · church · Bennington · ~57 km · Must-see
- Bloomville Methodist Epicopal Church · church · Delaware · ~58 km · Must-see
- East Delhi Christian Church · church · Delaware · ~66 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cobleskill
12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cobleskill. The closest is Cotton Hill State Forest (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Cotton Hill State Forest · sanctuary · Schoharie · ~22 km · Must-see
- Christman Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary · Schenectady · ~38 km · Must-see
- Plotter Kill Preserve · sanctuary · Rutland · ~50 km · Must-see
- Bear Swamp · sanctuary · Albany · ~52 km · Must-see
- Deowongo Island · sanctuary · Otsego · ~56 km · Must-see
- Woodlawn Preserve · sanctuary · Bennington · ~60 km · Must-see
Museums near Cobleskill
7 museums within 100 km of Cobleskill. The closest is Iroquois Indian Museum (8 km). Best time: year-round.
- Iroquois Indian Museum · museum · Bennington · ~8 km · Must-see
- Hanford Mills Museum · museum · Delaware · ~54 km · Must-see
- Museum of Innovation and Science · museum · Bennington · ~59 km · Must-see
- Yager Hall - Library and Museum · museum · Otsego · ~67 km · Must-see
- New York State Museum · museum · Bennington · ~74 km · Must-see
- Crailo State Historic Site · museum · Rensselaer · ~75 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Cobleskill
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.
- Start in Cobleskill
- 5 km Warnerville Hill · hill, Schoharie
- 9 km Fulton Hill · hill, Schoharie
- 9 km Petersburg Mountain · viewpoint, Schoharie
- 9 km Iroquois Indian Museum · museum, Bennington
- 3 km Secret Caverns · cave, Bennington
- 11 km Back to Cobleskill
Plan a longer trip from Cobleskill — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Cobleskill
No traveller has reported from around Cobleskill yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Cobleskill
All places near Cobleskill by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Woodchuck Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~32 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~33 km · Must-see
- Mine Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~34 km · Must-see
- Leonard Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~34 km · Must-see
- Henry Hill · viewpoint · Albany · ~34 km · Must-see
- Hubbard Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~35 km · Must-see
- Moore Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~35 km · Must-see
- Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park · park · Otsego · ~36 km · Must-see
- Clapper Lake · lake · Delaware · ~37 km · Must-see
- Bald Mountain · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~37 km · Must-see
- Utsayantha Lake · lake · Schoharie · ~38 km · Must-see
- Christman Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary · Schenectady · ~38 km · Must-see
- High Knob · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~39 km · Must-see
- Scott Patent Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~39 km · Must-see
- Bull Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~40 km · Must-see
- Hooker Mountain · viewpoint · Otsego · ~40 km · Must-see
- Odell Lake Road Unit · lake · Delaware · ~40 km · Must-see
- Utsayantha Mountain · viewpoint · Delaware · ~40 km · Must-see
- Stevens Mountain · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~41 km · Must-see
- Seward Lake · lake · Otsego · ~41 km · Must-see
- McGregor Mountain · viewpoint · Delaware · ~41 km · Must-see
- Hyde Hall Covered Bridge · attraction · Otsego · ~42 km · Must-see
- Churchill Mountain · viewpoint · Delaware · ~42 km · Must-see
- Featherstonhaugh Lake · lake · Rutland · ~42 km · Must-see
- Glimmerglass State Park · park · Otsego · ~42 km · Must-see
- Filkins Hill · viewpoint · Albany · ~43 km · Must-see
- Pine Mountain · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~43 km · Must-see
- Mount Wellington · viewpoint · Otsego · ~43 km · Must-see
- Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site · park · Montgomery · ~43 km · Must-see
- Otsego Lake · lake · Otsego · ~43 km · Must-see
- Schoharie Reservoir · lake · Schoharie · ~44 km · Must-see
- Mount Royal · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~44 km · Must-see
- Cornish Hill · viewpoint · Bennington · ~44 km · Must-see
- Sicklers Mountain · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~44 km · Must-see
- Sunken Island · beach · Otsego · ~45 km · Must-see
- Red House Hill · viewpoint · Otsego · ~45 km · Must-see
- Thompson's Lake State Park · lake · Albany · ~45 km · Must-see
- Steenburg Mountain · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~45 km · Must-see
- Summit Lake · lake · Bennington · ~45 km · Must-see
- Shipman Pond · lake · Bennington · ~45 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- WCSS-AM (Amsterdam) · attraction · Montgomery · ~51 km · Must-see
- Firey Hill · viewpoint · Herkimer · ~51 km · Must-see
- Mount Nebo · viewpoint · Greene · ~51 km · Must-see
- Bump Mountain · viewpoint · Greene · ~51 km · Must-see
- Union Chapel · church · Greene · ~51 km · Must-see
- Weaver Lake · lake · Bennington · ~52 km · Must-see
- Bear Swamp · sanctuary · Albany · ~52 km · Must-see
- Mount Hayden · viewpoint · Greene · ~52 km · Must-see
- Allen Lake · lake · Bennington · ~52 km · Must-see
- Hannacroix Ravine · park · Albany · ~53 km · Must-see
- Waiontha Mountain · viewpoint · Otsego · ~53 km · Must-see
- Old Clump · viewpoint · Delaware · ~53 km · Must-see
- Roundtop · viewpoint · Delaware · ~53 km · Must-see
- Panther Mountain · viewpoint · Otsego · ~54 km · Must-see
- Arnold Lake · lake · Otsego · ~54 km · Must-see
- Bald Mountain · viewpoint · Greene · ~54 km · Must-see
- Hanford Mills Museum · museum · Delaware · ~54 km · Must-see
- Log Cabin Church · church · Fulton · ~54 km · Must-see
- Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 23, Old Erie Canal · park · Schenectady · ~55 km · Must-see
- Basic Creek Reservoir · lake · Albany · ~55 km · Must-see
- Clarksville Preserve · cave · Albany · ~55 km · Must-see
- White Man Mountain · viewpoint · Delaware · ~55 km · Must-see
- Mount Warren · viewpoint · Delaware · ~55 km · Must-see
- Goodyear Lake · lake · Otsego · ~55 km · Must-see
- Ginseng Mountain · viewpoint · Greene · ~55 km · Must-see
- Pine Lake · lake · Delaware · ~56 km · Must-see
- Bowe Hill · viewpoint · Otsego · ~56 km · Must-see
- Deowongo Island · sanctuary · Otsego · ~56 km · Must-see
- Weatherby Pond · lake · Bennington · ~56 km · Must-see
- Bovina Mountain · viewpoint · Delaware · ~56 km · Must-see
- Canadarago Lake · lake · Rutland · ~57 km · Must-see
- Loon Island · beach · Otsego · ~57 km · Must-see
- Holy Trinity Monastery · church · Bennington · ~57 km · Must-see
- Bloomville Methodist Epicopal Church · church · Delaware · ~58 km · Must-see
- Kate Hill · viewpoint · Greene · ~59 km · Must-see
- Herkimer Home State Historic Site · park · Herkimer · ~59 km · Must-see
- Museum of Innovation and Science · museum · Bennington · ~59 km · Must-see
- Cator Roundtop · viewpoint · Delaware · ~60 km · Must-see
- Cave Mountain · cave · Greene · ~60 km · Must-see
- Round Top · viewpoint · Delaware · ~60 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 56 | 139 | Warnerville Hill (5 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 21 | 70 | Plank Pond (22 km) |
| Parks | 7 | 18 | Max V. Shaul State Park (20 km) |
| Churches | 1 | 16 | Prattsville Reformed Dutch Church (50 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 3 | 12 | Cotton Hill State Forest (22 km) |
| Museums | 1 | 7 | Iroquois Indian Museum (8 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 0 | 7 | Valley Paper Mill Chimney and Site (64 km) |
| Waterfalls | 0 | 5 | Diamond Notch Falls (74 km) |
| Other attractions | 2 | 4 | Old Blenheim Covered Bridge (29 km) |
| Caves | 1 | 3 | Secret Caverns (11 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 1 | 2 | Sunken Island (45 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 0 | 1 | New York Mahayana Temple (75 km) |
Cobleskill: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Cobleskill?
Warnerville Hill (hill, about 5 km), Petersburg Mountain (viewpoint, about 7 km), Iroquois Indian Museum (museum, about 8 km), Secret Caverns (cave, about 11 km), Fulton Hill (hill, about 14 km), The Cobble (viewpoint, about 15 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cobleskill?
93 places on Spotwander: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 parks, 1 church, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cobleskill?
Warnerville Hill, about 5 km by road; Petersburg Mountain (7 km) is next.
Which is the nearest lake to Cobleskill?
Plank Pond, about 22 km by road; Hudson Lake (23 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Cobleskill?
Max V. Shaul State Park, about 20 km by road; Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park (36 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Cobleskill?
Start in Cobleskill, visit Warnerville Hill, then Fulton Hill, then Petersburg Mountain, then Iroquois Indian Museum, then Secret Caverns, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Cobleskill?
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Cobleskill’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Cobleskill on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.