Places to visit near

Dunkirk

Dunkirk is a town in Chautauqua district, New York, United States of about 12,081 people. Within 50 km by road there are 44 places to visit: 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage and 2 parks. The must-see places are Lake Erie State Park, Cassadaga Lakes and Bear Lake.

42.4795° N, 79.3339° WPop. 12,081

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Within 30 km24 places
Within 50 km44
Must-see116
Notable95
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Dunkirk

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:53 pm

135 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Dunkirk
  2. Evangola State Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Cassadaga Lakeslake · 45 min
  4. Bear Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Barcelona Lightbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Lake Erie State Parklake · 45 min
  7. Back in Dunkirk
Today’s loopDunkirkStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Dunkirk?

Lake Erie State Park (lake, about 13 km), Cassadaga Lakes (lake, about 19 km), Bear Lake (lake, about 19 km), Dunkirk Beach (beach, about 2 km), South Buffalo North Side Light (heritage site, about 3 km), Point Gratiot Beach (beach, about 3 km).

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

44 places on Spotwander: 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 2 parks, 11 beaches & coast, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dunkirk?

Dibble Hill, about 20 km by road; Pope Hill (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Dunkirk?

South Buffalo North Side Light, about 3 km by road; Dunkirk Light (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Dunkirk?

Start in Dunkirk, visit Evangola State Park, then Cassadaga Lakes, then Bear Lake, then Barcelona Light, then Lake Erie State Park, and drive back — about 135 km by road in all.