New York district, New York, United States

Places to visit near Hillside

Hillside is a town in New York district, New York, United States, home to about 24,808 people. Within 50 km by road there are 268 places to visit — 100 parks, 56 churches, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Tabernacle of Prayer (1 km), Iglesia ACM de Queens (1 km) and Jamaica Muslim Center (1 km).

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

Hillside at a glance

Location
New York district, New York, United States
Population
about 24,808
Coordinates
40.7079° N, 73.7868° W
Places within 50 km
268 (268 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 Hillside

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

100 parks within 100 km of Hillside. The closest is Captain Tilly Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Hillside

56 churches within 100 km of Hillside. The closest is Tabernacle of Prayer (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hillside

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hillside. The closest is Fresh Meadows Playground (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hillside

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hillside. The closest is Hawtree Creek (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Hillside

9 museums within 100 km of Hillside. The closest is King Manor Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Hillside

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Hillside. The closest is Bergen Basin (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Hillside

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hillside
  2. 1 km Tabernacle of Prayer · church, New York
  3. 1 km Sidewalk Clock on Jamaica Avenue · heritage site, New York
  4. 1 km Iglesia ACM de Queens · church, New York
  5. 1 km Captain Tilly Park · park, New York
  6. 1 km Jamaica Muslim Center · mosque or dargah, New York
  7. 1 km Back to Hillside

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How to reach Hillside

    All places near Hillside by distance

    Within 15 km of Hillside

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hillside by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks100100Captain Tilly Park (1 km)
    Churches5656Tabernacle of Prayer (1 km)
    Other attractions4343Westinghouse Time Capsules (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2727Fresh Meadows Playground (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1111Hawtree Creek (8 km)
    Museums99King Manor Museum (2 km)
    Beaches & coast66Bergen Basin (8 km)
    Forts & heritage55Sidewalk Clock on Jamaica Avenue (1 km)
    Temples55Gufa Shiv Bhagat- Baba Balak Nath Temple (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Jamaica Muslim Center (1 km)
    Buddhist sites11Corpus Christi Monastery (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Harlem Fire Watchtower (21 km)

    Hillside: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hillside?

    Tabernacle of Prayer (church, about 1 km), Iglesia ACM de Queens (church, about 1 km), Jamaica Muslim Center (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Sidewalk Clock on Jamaica Avenue (heritage site, about 1 km), Captain Tilly Park (park, about 1 km), Proctor-Hopson Circle (park, about 1 km).

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

    268 places on Spotwander: 100 parks, 56 churches, 43 other attractions, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest park to Hillside?

    Captain Tilly Park, about 1 km by road; Proctor-Hopson Circle (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hillside?

    Tabernacle of Prayer, about 1 km by road; Iglesia ACM de Queens (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hillside?

    Fresh Meadows Playground, about 4 km by road; Alley Pond Park (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hillside?

    Start in Hillside, visit Tabernacle of Prayer, then Sidewalk Clock on Jamaica Avenue, then Iglesia ACM de Queens, then Captain Tilly Park, then Jamaica Muslim Center, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hillside?

    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 Hillside

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