Morris district, New Jersey, United States

Places to visit near Mendham

Mendham is a town in Morris district, New Jersey, United States, home to about 5,001 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit — 39 churches, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 parks and 25 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mortimer L Schiff Boy Scout Reservation (3 km), Schiff Nature Preserve (3 km) and Patriots' Path (8 km).

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Mendham at a glance

Location
Morris district, New Jersey, United States
Population
about 5,001
Coordinates
40.7759° N, 74.6007° W
Places within 50 km
182 (182 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Mendham

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

71 churches within 100 km of Mendham. The closest is Saint Peter's Episcopal Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mendham

50 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mendham. The closest is Schiff Nature Preserve (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Mendham

45 parks within 100 km of Mendham. The closest is Mortimer L Schiff Boy Scout Reservation (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mendham

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mendham. The closest is Watnong Mountain (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mendham

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mendham. The closest is Basking Ridge Oak Tree (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Mendham

21 museums within 100 km of Mendham. The closest is Morris Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mendham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mendham
  2. 3 km Mortimer L Schiff Boy Scout Reservation · park, Morris
  3. 1 km Schiff Nature Preserve · nature spot, Morris
  4. 10 km Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center · park, Morris
  5. 17 km Basking Ridge Oak Tree · lake, Somerset
  6. 18 km Patriots' Path · trek, Morris
  7. 8 km Back to Mendham

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How to reach Mendham

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mendham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3971Saint Peter's Episcopal Church (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3450Schiff Nature Preserve (3 km)
    Parks2645Mortimer L Schiff Boy Scout Reservation (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2542Watnong Mountain (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2535Basking Ridge Oak Tree (11 km)
    Museums1521Morris Museum (16 km)
    Other attractions411George Washington (14 km)
    Forts & heritage34Devil's Tree (20 km)
    Temples34Sri Venkateswara Temple (21 km)
    Waterfalls44Boonton Falls (27 km)
    Treks33Patriots' Path (8 km)
    Beaches & coast03Newark Bay (51 km)
    Buddhist sites11Empty Cloud Monastery (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Center of Passaic County (52 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Liberty Island (60 km)

    Mendham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mendham?

    Mortimer L Schiff Boy Scout Reservation (park, about 3 km), Schiff Nature Preserve (nature spot, about 3 km), Patriots' Path (trek, about 8 km), Basking Ridge Oak Tree (lake, about 11 km), Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center (park, about 13 km), Saint Peter's Episcopal Church (church, about 13 km).

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

    182 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 parks, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Mendham?

    Saint Peter's Episcopal Church, about 13 km by road; Lamington Presbyterian Church (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Mendham?

    Schiff Nature Preserve, about 3 km by road; Moggy Hollow Natural Area (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Mendham?

    Mortimer L Schiff Boy Scout Reservation, about 3 km by road; Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mendham?

    Start in Mendham, visit Mortimer L Schiff Boy Scout Reservation, then Schiff Nature Preserve, then Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center, then Basking Ridge Oak Tree, then Patriots' Path, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mendham?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Mendham

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