Warren district, New Jersey, United States

Places to visit near Hackettstown

Hackettstown is a town in Warren district, New Jersey, United States, home to about 9,579 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens and 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Upper Pohatcong Mountain (4 km), Stephens State Park (4 km) and Schooleys Mountain (5 km).

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Hackettstown, New Jersey
Hackettstown, Warren district, New Jersey, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hackettstown at a glance

Location
Warren district, New Jersey, United States
Population
about 9,579
Coordinates
40.8540° N, 74.8291° W
Places within 50 km
104 (104 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Hackettstown

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

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hackettstown. The closest is Upper Pohatcong Mountain (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Hackettstown

56 churches within 100 km of Hackettstown. The closest is Hope Episcopal Church (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hackettstown

55 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hackettstown. The closest is Stephens State Park (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hackettstown

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hackettstown. The closest is Lake Musconetcong (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Hackettstown

35 parks within 100 km of Hackettstown. The closest is Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Hackettstown

17 museums within 100 km of Hackettstown. The closest is Sterling Hill Mining Museum (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Hackettstown

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hackettstown
  2. 4 km Upper Pohatcong Mountain · viewpoint, Warren
  3. 6 km Baldpate Mountain · viewpoint, Warren
  4. 12 km Schooleys Mountain · viewpoint, Morris
  5. 6 km Stephens State Park · nature spot, Morris
  6. 7 km Allamuchy Mountain · viewpoint, Warren
  7. 11 km Back to Hackettstown

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How to reach Hackettstown

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hackettstown by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3462Upper Pohatcong Mountain (4 km)
    Churches956Hope Episcopal Church (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1755Stephens State Park (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2140Lake Musconetcong (16 km)
    Parks635Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center (21 km)
    Museums817Sterling Hill Mining Museum (40 km)
    Other attractions29George Washington (39 km)
    Forts & heritage37Red Mill Museum (32 km)
    Treks25Patriots' Path (27 km)
    Temples14Sri Venkateswara Temple (38 km)
    Waterfalls14Boonton Falls (44 km)
    Buddhist sites01Empty Cloud Monastery (60 km)
    Caves01Lost River Caverns (65 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Center of Passaic County (73 km)

    Hackettstown: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hackettstown?

    Upper Pohatcong Mountain (viewpoint, about 4 km), Stephens State Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Schooleys Mountain (viewpoint, about 5 km), Baldpate Mountain (viewpoint, about 9 km), Allamuchy Mountain (viewpoint, about 11 km), Turkey Brook Park (nature spot, about 11 km).

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

    104 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hackettstown?

    Upper Pohatcong Mountain, about 4 km by road; Schooleys Mountain (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hackettstown?

    Hope Episcopal Church, about 17 km by road; Lamington Presbyterian Church (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hackettstown?

    Stephens State Park, about 4 km by road; Turkey Brook Park (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hackettstown?

    Start in Hackettstown, visit Upper Pohatcong Mountain, then Baldpate Mountain, then Schooleys Mountain, then Stephens State Park, then Allamuchy Mountain, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hackettstown?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Hackettstown

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