Albany district, New York, United States

Places to visit near Delmar

Delmar is a town in Albany district, New York, United States, home to about 8,195 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 churches. The must-see places are Buckingham Lake (6 km), Lincoln Park (8 km) and Washington Park Lake (8 km).

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Delmar, New York
Delmar, Albany district, New York, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Delmar at a glance

Location
Albany district, New York, United States
Population
about 8,195
Coordinates
42.6220° N, 73.8326° W
Places within 50 km
73 (73 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 churches

Top places to visit near Delmar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Delmar: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Delmar

127 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Delmar. The closest is Mohawk Valley (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Delmar

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Delmar. The closest is Buckingham Lake (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Delmar

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Delmar. The closest is Lincoln Park (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Delmar

30 churches within 100 km of Delmar. The closest is Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Delmar

24 parks within 100 km of Delmar. The closest is Dana Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Delmar

14 museums within 100 km of Delmar. The closest is New York State Museum (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Delmar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Delmar
  2. 6 km Buckingham Lake · lake, Bennington
  3. 3 km Washington Park Lake · lake, Albany
  4. 1 km Dana Park · park, Albany
  5. 1 km Lincoln Park · nature spot, Bennington
  6. 1 km Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site · park, Albany
  7. 8 km Back to Delmar

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How to reach Delmar

    All places near Delmar by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Delmar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints8127Mohawk Valley (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1735Buckingham Lake (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens830Lincoln Park (8 km)
    Churches1230Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (8 km)
    Parks1624Dana Park (8 km)
    Museums314New York State Museum (8 km)
    Forts & heritage59Fort Frederick (9 km)
    Other attractions18USS Slater (9 km)
    Waterfalls16Cohoes Falls (26 km)
    Caves13Clarksville Preserve (15 km)
    Beaches & coast02Hudson–Athens Lighthouse (51 km)
    Buddhist sites11New York Mahayana Temple (45 km)
    Treks01Taconic Crest Trail (52 km)

    Delmar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Delmar?

    Buckingham Lake (lake, about 6 km), Lincoln Park (nature spot, about 8 km), Washington Park Lake (lake, about 8 km), Dana Park (park, about 8 km), Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site (park, about 8 km), New York State Museum (museum, about 8 km).

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

    73 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 churches, 16 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Delmar?

    Mohawk Valley, about 24 km by road; Filkins Hill (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Delmar?

    Buckingham Lake, about 6 km by road; Washington Park Lake (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Delmar?

    Lincoln Park, about 8 km by road; Albany Pine Bush (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Delmar?

    Start in Delmar, visit Buckingham Lake, then Washington Park Lake, then Dana Park, then Lincoln Park, then Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Delmar?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Delmar

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