Mount CubaWilmington & Western RailroadWhite Clay Creek PreserveWhite Clay Creek State ParkWinterthur MuseumLongwood Gardens
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Hockessin

Hockessin is a town in New Castle district, Delaware, United States of about 13,527 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit: 13 churches, 12 parks and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Mount Cuba, Hoopes Reservoir and Wilmington & Western Railroad.

39.7876° N, 75.6966° WPop. 13,527

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Within 30 km44 places
Within 50 km78
Must-see279
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Mount Cuba, heritage site near Hockessin
Must-see

Mount Cuba

Heritage site · 5 km

Hoopes Reservoir, reservoir near Hockessin
Must-see

Hoopes Reservoir

Reservoir · 7 km

Wilmington & Western Railroad, museum near Hockessin
Must-see

Wilmington & Western Railroad

Museum · 10 km

Places near Hockessin by type

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One day from Hockessin

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:12 pm

48 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Hockessin
  2. Mount Cubaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Winterthur Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Wilmington & Western Railroadmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. White Clay Creek State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. White Clay Creek Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Hockessin
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Hockessin?

Mount Cuba (heritage site, about 5 km), Hoopes Reservoir (reservoir, about 7 km), Wilmington & Western Railroad (museum, about 10 km), White Clay Creek Preserve (nature spot, about 10 km), White Clay Creek State Park (nature spot, about 10 km), Middle Run Natural Area (nature spot, about 10 km).

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

78 places on Spotwander: 13 churches, 12 parks, 3 other attractions, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Hockessin?

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, about 15 km by road; Brandywine Valley Church (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Hockessin?

Longwood Gardens, about 12 km by road; Rockford Park (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Hockessin?

Start in Hockessin, visit Mount Cuba, then Winterthur Museum, then Wilmington & Western Railroad, then White Clay Creek State Park, then White Clay Creek Preserve, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.