Vermont district, Vermont, United States

Places to visit near Cornwall

Cornwall is a town in Vermont district, Vermont, United States, home to about 48,821 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 32 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 churches. The must-see places are Moses-Saunders Dam (7 km), Robert Moses State Park (Thousand Islands) (9 km) and Glengarry House National Historic Site (11 km).

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Cornwall, Vermont
Cornwall, Vermont district, Vermont, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cornwall at a glance

Location
Vermont district, Vermont, United States
Population
about 48,821
Coordinates
45.0181° N, 74.7281° W
Places within 50 km
67 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Cornwall

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cornwall: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Cornwall

34 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Cornwall. The closest is Cornwall Island (2 km). Best time: september to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cornwall

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cornwall. The closest is Moses-Saunders Dam (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cornwall

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cornwall. The closest is Île Mud (9 km); the best-known is Robert Moses State Park (Thousand Islands) (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Cornwall

8 churches within 100 km of Cornwall. The closest is St. Columban Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cornwall

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cornwall. The closest is Sir John Johnson House National Historic Site (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Cornwall

6 parks within 100 km of Cornwall. The closest is Upper Canada Village (35 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Cornwall

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cornwall
  2. 1 km St. Columban Church · church, Eastern Ontario
  3. 7 km Moses-Saunders Dam · dam, Saint Lawrence
  4. 3 km Robert Moses State Park (Thousand Islands) · nature spot, Saint Lawrence
  5. 8 km Cornwall Island · island, Cornwall
  6. 3 km Co-Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary · church, Eastern Ontario
  7. 2 km Back to Cornwall

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How to reach Cornwall

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    Within 15 km of Cornwall

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    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cornwall by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3234Cornwall Island (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs617Moses-Saunders Dam (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens511Île Mud (9 km)
    Other attractions611Inverarden House (6 km)
    Churches48St. Columban Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage58Sir John Johnson House National Historic Site (23 km)
    Parks26Upper Canada Village (35 km)
    Museums35Inverarden Regency Cottage Museum (6 km)
    Beaches & coast34Barnhart Island Beach (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Vinegar Hill (19 km)
    Waterfalls01Higley Falls Reservoir (72 km)

    Cornwall: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cornwall?

    Moses-Saunders Dam (dam, about 7 km), Robert Moses State Park (Thousand Islands) (nature spot, about 9 km), Glengarry House National Historic Site (attraction, about 11 km), St. Columban Church (church, about 1 km), Co-Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (church, about 2 km), Cornwall Island (island, about 2 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 32 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 other attractions, 4 churches.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Cornwall?

    Cornwall Island, about 2 km by road; Pilon Island (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cornwall?

    Moses-Saunders Dam, about 7 km by road; Eastman Drain (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Cornwall?

    Île Mud, about 9 km by road; Robert Moses State Park (Thousand Islands) (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cornwall?

    Start in Cornwall, visit St. Columban Church, then Moses-Saunders Dam, then Robert Moses State Park (Thousand Islands), then Cornwall Island, then Co-Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cornwall?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Cornwall

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