New York district, New York, United States

Places to visit near Manhattan

Manhattan is a city in New York district, New York, United States, home to about 1,487,536 people. Within 50 km by road there are 261 places to visit — 73 churches, 51 parks, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Central Park (1 km), The Tempest (1 km) and Romeo and Juliet (1 km).

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Manhattan at a glance

Location
New York district, New York, United States
Population
about 1,487,536
Coordinates
40.7834° N, 73.9663° W
Places within 50 km
261 (261 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 churches and parks

Top places to visit near Manhattan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Manhattan: 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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Churches near Manhattan

73 churches within 100 km of Manhattan. The closest is Church of the Heavenly Rest (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Manhattan

51 parks within 100 km of Manhattan. The closest is Central Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Manhattan

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Manhattan. The closest is Shakespeare Garden (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Manhattan

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Manhattan. The closest is Turtle Pond (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Manhattan

6 museums within 100 km of Manhattan. The closest is Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Manhattan

3 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Manhattan. The closest is Islamic Cultural Center of New York (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Manhattan

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 Manhattan
  2. 1 km Shakespeare Garden · garden, New York
  3. 1 km Turtle Pond · lake, New York
  4. 1 km Central Park · park, New York
  5. 1 km Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum · museum, Hudson
  6. 1 km Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir · reservoir, New York
  7. 1 km Back to Manhattan

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From travellers near Manhattan

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How to reach Manhattan

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    Within 15 km of Manhattan

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Manhattan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions9494The Tempest (1 km)
    Churches7373Church of the Heavenly Rest (1 km)
    Parks5151Central Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1616Shakespeare Garden (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1212Turtle Pond (1 km)
    Museums66Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Islamic Cultural Center of New York (2 km)
    Temples22Temple Israel (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Harlem Fire Watchtower (4 km)
    Waterfalls11Falls Bridge Meadows (4 km)
    Forts & heritage11General Pershing Memorial (8 km)

    Manhattan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Manhattan?

    Central Park (park, about 1 km), The Tempest (attraction, about 1 km), Romeo and Juliet (attraction, about 1 km), Cleopatra's Needle (attraction, about 1 km), Congregation Rodeph Sholom (attraction, about 1 km), Turtle Pond (lake, about 1 km).

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

    261 places on Spotwander: 94 other attractions, 73 churches, 51 parks, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Manhattan?

    Church of the Heavenly Rest, about 1 km by road; Saint Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Manhattan?

    Central Park, about 1 km by road; Sherman Square (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Manhattan?

    Shakespeare Garden, about 1 km by road; Samuel F. B. Morse (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Manhattan?

    Start in Manhattan, visit Shakespeare Garden, then Turtle Pond, then Central Park, then Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, then Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Manhattan?

    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 churches and parks.

    Towns near Manhattan

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