New York district, New York, United States

Places to visit near Maspeth

Maspeth is a town in New York district, New York, United States, home to about 48,325 people. Within 50 km by road there are 262 places to visit — 68 churches, 65 parks, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church (1 km), Cooper Park (3 km) and Elmhurst Park (3 km).

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

Maspeth at a glance

Location
New York district, New York, United States
Population
about 48,325
Coordinates
40.7232° N, 73.9126° W
Places within 50 km
262 (262 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 Maspeth

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

68 churches within 100 km of Maspeth. The closest is Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Maspeth

65 parks within 100 km of Maspeth. The closest is Cooper Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Maspeth

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Maspeth. The closest is U Thant Island (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Maspeth

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Maspeth. The closest is Ridgewood Reservoir (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Maspeth

5 museums within 100 km of Maspeth. The closest is Museum of the Moving Image (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Maspeth

2 temples within 100 km of Maspeth. The closest is Hare Krishna Temple (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Maspeth

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maspeth
  2. 1 km Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church · church, New York
  3. 2 km Elmhurst Park · park, New York
  4. 3 km Joseph F. Mafera Park · park, New York
  5. 5 km Cooper Park · park, New York
  6. 1 km Monsignor McGolrick Park · park, New York
  7. 3 km Back to Maspeth

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How to reach Maspeth

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    Within 15 km of Maspeth

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maspeth by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions9393Pepsi-Cola Sign (6 km)
    Churches6868Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church (1 km)
    Parks6565Cooper Park (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1717U Thant Island (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs99Ridgewood Reservoir (5 km)
    Museums55Museum of the Moving Image (5 km)
    Temples22Hare Krishna Temple (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Manhattan Bridge (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Islamic Cultural Center of New York (9 km)

    Maspeth: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maspeth?

    Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Cooper Park (park, about 3 km), Elmhurst Park (park, about 3 km), Joseph F. Mafera Park (park, about 3 km), Monsignor McGolrick Park (park, about 3 km), Juniper Valley Park (park, about 3 km).

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

    262 places on Spotwander: 93 other attractions, 68 churches, 65 parks, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Maspeth?

    Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Maspeth?

    Cooper Park, about 3 km by road; Elmhurst Park (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Maspeth?

    U Thant Island, about 6 km by road; Bed-Stuy Aquarium (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maspeth?

    Start in Maspeth, visit Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church, then Elmhurst Park, then Joseph F. Mafera Park, then Cooper Park, then Monsignor McGolrick Park, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maspeth?

    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 Maspeth

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