Westchester district, New York, United States

Places to visit near Greenburgh

Greenburgh is a town in Westchester district, New York, United States, home to about 86,764 people. Within 50 km by road there are 281 places to visit — 73 parks, 64 churches, 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 27 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Sunnyside (3 km), Tallman Mountain State Park (7 km) and Tarrytown Light (8 km).

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Greenburgh, New York
Greenburgh, Westchester district, New York, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Greenburgh at a glance

Location
Westchester district, New York, United States
Population
about 86,764
Coordinates
41.0329° N, 73.8429° W
Places within 50 km
281 (281 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Greenburgh

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Greenburgh: 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 Greenburgh

73 parks within 100 km of Greenburgh. The closest is Miller Hill Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Greenburgh

64 churches within 100 km of Greenburgh. The closest is Sunnyside (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Greenburgh

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Greenburgh. The closest is Tarrytown Light (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Greenburgh

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Greenburgh. The closest is Tallman Mountain State Park (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Greenburgh

14 museums within 100 km of Greenburgh. The closest is Philipsburg Manor (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Greenburgh

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Greenburgh. The closest is Untermyer Park (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Greenburgh

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Greenburgh
  2. 8 km Old Dutch Church · church, Westchester
  3. 1 km Philipsburg Manor · museum, New Jersey
  4. 1 km Tarrytown Light · lake, New Jersey
  5. 5 km Sunnyside · church, New Jersey
  6. 5 km Tallman Mountain State Park · nature spot, Rockland
  7. 7 km Back to Greenburgh

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How to reach Greenburgh

    All places near Greenburgh by distance

    Within 15 km of Greenburgh

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Greenburgh by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks7373Miller Hill Park (8 km)
    Churches6464Sunnyside (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3333Tarrytown Light (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2727Tallman Mountain State Park (7 km)
    Other attractions2626Armstrong Tower (13 km)
    Museums1414Philipsburg Manor (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1313Untermyer Park (10 km)
    Beaches & coast1313Nyack Beach State Park (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints77Sylvan Terrace (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs55Masjid Malcolm Shabazz (34 km)
    Treks33Old Erie Path Rail-Trail (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Glen Island (21 km)
    Temples11North Country Reform Temple (30 km)
    Buddhist sites11Corpus Christi Monastery (31 km)

    Greenburgh: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Greenburgh?

    Sunnyside (church, about 3 km), Tallman Mountain State Park (nature spot, about 7 km), Tarrytown Light (lake, about 8 km), Philipsburg Manor (museum, about 8 km), Old Dutch Church (church, about 8 km), White Plains Armory (church, about 8 km).

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

    281 places on Spotwander: 73 parks, 64 churches, 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest park to Greenburgh?

    Miller Hill Park, about 8 km by road; Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Greenburgh?

    Sunnyside, about 3 km by road; Old Dutch Church (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Greenburgh?

    Tarrytown Light, about 8 km by road; Grassy Sprain Reservoir (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Greenburgh?

    Start in Greenburgh, visit Old Dutch Church, then Philipsburg Manor, then Tarrytown Light, then Sunnyside, then Tallman Mountain State Park, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Greenburgh?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Greenburgh

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