Cortland district, New York, United States

Places to visit near McGraw

McGraw is a town in Cortland district, New York, United States, home to about 1,020 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks and 3 churches. The must-see places are Unitarian Universalist Church of Cortland (9 km), Free Methodist Church of Cortland (9 km) and Virgil Mountain (15 km).

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McGraw, New York
McGraw, Cortland district, New York, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

McGraw at a glance

Location
Cortland district, New York, United States
Population
about 1,020
Coordinates
42.5962° N, 76.0933° W
Places within 50 km
84 (34 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near McGraw

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from McGraw: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near McGraw

59 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of McGraw. The closest is Moscript Pond (12 km); the best-known is Upper Little York Lake (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near McGraw

47 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of McGraw. The closest is Hicks Hill (2 km); the best-known is Virgil Mountain (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near McGraw

28 parks within 100 km of McGraw. The closest is Fillmore Glen State Park (33 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near McGraw

21 churches within 100 km of McGraw. The closest is Unitarian Universalist Church of Cortland (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near McGraw

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of McGraw. The closest is Lime Hollow Nature Center (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near McGraw

9 waterfalls within 100 km of McGraw. The closest is Cascades Indoor Waterpark (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from McGraw

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in McGraw
  2. 16 km Upper Little York Lake · lake, Cortland
  3. 14 km Unitarian Universalist Church of Cortland · church, Cortland
  4. 1 km Free Methodist Church of Cortland · church, Cortland
  5. 9 km Lime Hollow Nature Center · nature spot, Cortland
  6. 15 km Virgil Mountain · viewpoint, Cortland
  7. 15 km Back to McGraw

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    Within 15 km of McGraw

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near McGraw by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2259Moscript Pond (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3747Hicks Hill (2 km)
    Parks528Fillmore Glen State Park (33 km)
    Churches321Unitarian Universalist Church of Cortland (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens715Lime Hollow Nature Center (17 km)
    Waterfalls69Cascades Indoor Waterpark (13 km)
    Other attractions19McGraw Tower (45 km)
    Museums261890 House (9 km)
    Forts & heritage14Little York Pavilion (17 km)
    Beaches & coast02Jamesville Beach County Park (52 km)
    Buddhist sites01Zen Center (57 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Society of Central New York (61 km)

    McGraw: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near McGraw?

    Unitarian Universalist Church of Cortland (church, about 9 km), Free Methodist Church of Cortland (church, about 9 km), Virgil Mountain (viewpoint, about 15 km), Upper Little York Lake (lake, about 16 km), Lime Hollow Nature Center (nature spot, about 17 km), Green Lake (lake, about 17 km).

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

    84 places on Spotwander: 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks, 3 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to McGraw?

    Moscript Pond, about 12 km by road; Upper Little York Lake (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to McGraw?

    Hicks Hill, about 2 km by road; Case Hill (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to McGraw?

    Fillmore Glen State Park, about 33 km by road; Highland Forest (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from McGraw?

    Start in McGraw, visit Upper Little York Lake, then Unitarian Universalist Church of Cortland, then Free Methodist Church of Cortland, then Lime Hollow Nature Center, then Virgil Mountain, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near McGraw?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near McGraw

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