New York district, New York, United States

Places to visit near Flatlands

Flatlands is a town in New York district, New York, United States, home to about 63,601 people. Within 50 km by road there are 263 places to visit — 94 parks, 44 churches, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Historic Wyckoff-Bennett-Mont Residence (2 km), Young Israel of Flatbush (3 km) and Marine Park (4 km).

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Flatlands, New York
Flatlands, New York district, New York, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Flatlands at a glance

Location
New York district, New York, United States
Population
about 63,601
Coordinates
40.6212° N, 73.9349° W
Places within 50 km
263 (263 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Flatlands

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Flatlands: 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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Parks near Flatlands

94 parks within 100 km of Flatlands. The closest is Marine Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Flatlands

44 churches within 100 km of Flatlands. The closest is Church of the Evangel (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Flatlands

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Flatlands. The closest is Marine Park (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Flatlands

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Flatlands. The closest is Fort Tilden (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Flatlands

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Flatlands. The closest is Dead Horse Bay (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Flatlands

6 museums within 100 km of Flatlands. The closest is Fort George (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Flatlands

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Flatlands
  2. 4 km Ditmas Park Historic District · nature spot, New York
  3. 2 km Church of the Evangel · church, New York
  4. 8 km Canarsie Park · park, New York
  5. 6 km Marine Park · nature spot, Hudson
  6. 1 km Marine Park · park, New York
  7. 4 km Back to Flatlands

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How to reach Flatlands

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    Within 15 km of Flatlands

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Flatlands by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks9494Marine Park (4 km)
    Other attractions6262Historic Wyckoff-Bennett-Mont Residence (2 km)
    Churches4444Church of the Evangel (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2929Marine Park (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1010Fort Tilden (9 km)
    Beaches & coast77Dead Horse Bay (7 km)
    Museums66Fort George (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Bailey Fountain (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Battle Hill (8 km)
    Temples33Temple of Israel (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Liberty Island (15 km)

    Flatlands: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Flatlands?

    Historic Wyckoff-Bennett-Mont Residence (attraction, about 2 km), Young Israel of Flatbush (attraction, about 3 km), Marine Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Marine Park (park, about 4 km), Ditmas Park Historic District (nature spot, about 4 km), Congregation Beth Israel (attraction, about 4 km).

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

    263 places on Spotwander: 94 parks, 62 other attractions, 44 churches, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest park to Flatlands?

    Marine Park, about 4 km by road; Canarsie Park (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Flatlands?

    Church of the Evangel, about 6 km by road; Saint Francis of Assisi Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Flatlands?

    Marine Park, about 4 km by road; Ditmas Park Historic District (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Flatlands?

    Start in Flatlands, visit Ditmas Park Historic District, then Church of the Evangel, then Canarsie Park, then Marine Park, then Marine Park, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Flatlands?

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

    Towns near Flatlands

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