Surrey County district, Jamaica

Places to visit near Kingston

Kingston is a city in Surrey County district, Jamaica, home to about 937,700 people. Within 50 km by road there are 230 places to visit — 120 caves, 30 beaches & coast, 32 hill stations & viewpoints and 25 waterfalls. The must-see places are Emancipation Park (1 km), National Heroes Park (2 km) and Trinity Moravian Church (2 km).

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Kingston at a glance

Location
Surrey County district, Jamaica
Population
about 937,700
Coordinates
17.9970° N, 76.7936° W
Places within 50 km
230 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Kingston

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kingston: 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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Caves near Kingston

139 caves within 100 km of Kingston. The closest is Rockfort Cave (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Kingston

42 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kingston. The closest is Gunboat Beach (8 km); the best-known is Lime Cay (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kingston

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kingston. The closest is Long Mountain (6 km); the best-known is Hardwar Gap (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Kingston

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Kingston. The closest is Nanny Falls (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Kingston

5 churches within 100 km of Kingston. The closest is Trinity Moravian Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Kingston

5 museums within 100 km of Kingston. The closest is Devon House (3 km); the best-known is Bob Marley Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kingston

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kingston
  2. 2 km National Heroes Park · park, Surrey County
  3. 1 km Holy Trinity Cathedral · church, Surrey County
  4. 4 km Emancipation Park · park, Surrey County
  5. 3 km Bob Marley Museum · museum, Surrey County
  6. 4 km Trinity Moravian Church · church, Surrey County
  7. 2 km Back to Kingston

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How to reach Kingston

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    Within 15 km of Kingston

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kingston by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves120139Rockfort Cave (9 km)
    Beaches & coast3042Gunboat Beach (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3233Long Mountain (6 km)
    Waterfalls2528Nanny Falls (4 km)
    Churches45Trinity Moravian Church (2 km)
    Museums55Devon House (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Hope Royal Botanical Gardens (7 km)
    Forts & heritage34Negro Aroused (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Hunts Bay (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Great Goat Island (38 km)
    Parks22Emancipation Park (1 km)
    Other attractions11Shaare Shalom Synagogue (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mahdi Mosque (38 km)

    Kingston: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kingston?

    Emancipation Park (park, about 1 km), National Heroes Park (park, about 2 km), Trinity Moravian Church (church, about 2 km), Holy Trinity Cathedral (church, about 3 km), Bob Marley Museum (museum, about 4 km), Hope Royal Botanical Gardens (garden, about 7 km).

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

    230 places on Spotwander: 120 caves, 30 beaches & coast, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 waterfalls, 4 churches.

    Which is the nearest cave to Kingston?

    Rockfort Cave, about 9 km by road; Dallas Castle Caves (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Kingston?

    Gunboat Beach, about 8 km by road; Rocky Point (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kingston?

    Long Mountain, about 6 km by road; Derby Peak (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kingston?

    Start in Kingston, visit National Heroes Park, then Holy Trinity Cathedral, then Emancipation Park, then Bob Marley Museum, then Trinity Moravian Church, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kingston?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Kingston

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kingston’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.