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Places near Markham by type
All 277 places by distance →One day from Markham
5 stops, one loop, back by 2:23 pm
65 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave Markham
- Palmer Parkpark · 45 min
- Thomas J O'Brien Damdam · 45 min
- Former Saint Mary's Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
- Thornton Transitional NRCS Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
- Sauk Trail Woodsnature spot · 2 hrs
- Back in Markham
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near Markham?
Gensburg - Markham Prairie Nature Preserve (nature spot, about 2 km), Thornton Transitional NRCS Reservoir (reservoir, about 7 km), Former Saint Mary's Catholic Church (church, about 11 km), Sauk Trail Woods (nature spot, about 15 km), Sauk Trail Lake (lake, about 15 km), Thomas J O'Brien Dam (dam, about 16 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Markham?
277 places on Spotwander: 78 churches, 61 parks, 52 other attractions, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs.
Which is the nearest church to Markham?
Former Saint Mary's Catholic Church, about 11 km by road; Beverly Unitarian Church (16 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Markham?
Palmer Park, about 16 km by road; William W. Powers State Recreation Area (19 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Markham?
Start in Markham, visit Palmer Park, then Thomas J O'Brien Dam, then Former Saint Mary's Catholic Church, then Thornton Transitional NRCS Reservoir, then Sauk Trail Woods, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.