Westchester district, New York, United States

Places to visit near Harrison

Harrison is a town in Westchester district, New York, United States, home to about 28,348 people. Within 50 km by road there are 283 places to visit — 87 parks, 57 churches, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens and 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Jay Estate (2 km), Otter Creek Preserve (3 km) and Saint Vito - Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church (3 km).

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Harrison at a glance

Location
Westchester district, New York, United States
Population
about 28,348
Coordinates
40.9690° N, 73.7126° W
Places within 50 km
283 (283 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Harrison

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

87 parks within 100 km of Harrison. The closest is Jay Estate (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Harrison

57 churches within 100 km of Harrison. The closest is Saint Vito - Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Harrison

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Harrison. The closest is Otter Creek Preserve (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Harrison

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Harrison. The closest is Sheldrake Lake (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Harrison

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Harrison. The closest is Thomas Paine Monument (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Harrison

16 museums within 100 km of Harrison. The closest is Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Harrison

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Harrison
  2. 3 km Saint Vito - Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church · church, Westchester
  3. 1 km St. Thomas' Episcopal Church · church, Westchester
  4. 1 km Otter Creek Preserve · nature spot, Western Connecticut Planning Region
  5. 2 km Jay Estate · park, Westchester
  6. 3 km Rye Town Park-Bathing Complex and Oakland Beach · beach, Western Connecticut Planning Region
  7. 4 km Back to Harrison

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How to reach Harrison

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    Within 15 km of Harrison

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Harrison by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks8787Jay Estate (2 km)
    Churches5757Saint Vito - Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3131Otter Creek Preserve (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2727Sheldrake Lake (7 km)
    Other attractions2020Great Captain Island Light (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1919Thomas Paine Monument (10 km)
    Museums1616Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens (9 km)
    Beaches & coast1212Rye Town Park-Bathing Complex and Oakland Beach (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Hazrati Abu Bakr Siddique (30 km)
    Temples33North Country Reform Temple (15 km)
    Treks33Brookside Trail (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Sylvan Terrace (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Glen Island (14 km)
    Buddhist sites11Corpus Christi Monastery (28 km)

    Harrison: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Harrison?

    Jay Estate (park, about 2 km), Otter Creek Preserve (nature spot, about 3 km), Saint Vito - Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church (church, about 3 km), Rye Town Park-Bathing Complex and Oakland Beach (beach, about 4 km), St. Thomas' Episcopal Church (church, about 4 km), Rye Playland (park, about 4 km).

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

    283 places on Spotwander: 87 parks, 57 churches, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest park to Harrison?

    Jay Estate, about 2 km by road; Rye Playland (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Harrison?

    Saint Vito - Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, about 3 km by road; St. Thomas' Episcopal Church (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Harrison?

    Otter Creek Preserve, about 3 km by road; Great Captains Island (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Harrison?

    Start in Harrison, visit Saint Vito - Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, then St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, then Otter Creek Preserve, then Jay Estate, then Rye Town Park-Bathing Complex and Oakland Beach, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Harrison?

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

    Towns near Harrison

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