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Matamoras

Matamoras is a town in Dauphin district, Pennsylvania, United States of about 2,603 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit: 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 forts & heritage and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area, Fort Halifax and Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area.

40.4401° N, 76.9333° WPop. 2,603

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Within 30 km102 places
Within 50 km127
Must-see136
Notable92
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area, nature spot near Matamoras
Must-see

Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area

Nature spot · 4 km

Must-see

Fort Halifax

Fort · 5 km

Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area, nature spot near Matamoras
Must-see

Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area

Nature spot · 14 km

Places near Matamoras by type

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One day from Matamoras

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:42 pm

58 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 Matamoras
  2. Fort Halifaxfort · 1.5 hrs
  3. Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Blue Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Wildwood Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Matamoras
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Matamoras?

Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area (nature spot, about 4 km), Fort Halifax (fort, about 5 km), Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area (nature spot, about 14 km), Blue Mountain (viewpoint, about 18 km), Wildwood Park (park, about 18 km), McCormick Island (island, about 19 km).

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

127 places on Spotwander: 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 forts & heritage, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 churches, 7 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Matamoras?

Peters Mountain, about 4 km by road; Second Mountain (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Matamoras?

Clemson Island Prehistoric District, about 4 km by road; Fort Halifax (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Matamoras?

Start in Matamoras, visit Fort Halifax, then Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area, then Blue Mountain, then Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area, then Wildwood Park, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.