Schoharie district, New York, United States
Places to visit near Middleburgh
Middleburgh is a town in Schoharie district, New York, United States, home to about 1,437 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 parks and 2 churches. The must-see places are Vroman's Nose Unique Area (2 km), Cotton Hill State Forest (5 km) and Cannady Hill (10 km).
Middleburgh at a glance
- Location
- Schoharie district, New York, United States
- Population
- about 1,437
- Coordinates
- 42.5987° N, 74.3329° W
- Places within 50 km
- 97 (97 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches
Top places to visit near Middleburgh
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Middleburgh: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Vroman's Nose Unique AreaHills · SchoharieMust-see
- Cotton Hill State ForestWildlife · SchoharieMust-see
- Cannady HillHills · SchoharieMust-see
- Armlin HillHills · SchoharieMust-see
- Vlaie PondLakes & Dams · SchoharieMust-see
- Gates HillHills · SchoharieMust-see
- Max V. Shaul State ParkParks · SchoharieMust-see
- Towpath MountainHills · SchoharieMust-see
- East Hill SHills · SchoharieMust-see
- Petersburg MountainHills · SchoharieMust-see
- Iroquois Indian MuseumMuseums · BenningtonMust-see
- Henry HillHills · AlbanyMust-see
More places near Middleburgh
- Warnerville Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~16 km · Must-see
- Secret Caverns · cave · Bennington · ~17 km · Must-see
- Rossman Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~17 km · Must-see
- Fulton Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~17 km · Must-see
- Safford Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~18 km · Must-see
- Leonard Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~21 km · Must-see
- Hubbard Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~21 km · Must-see
- Old Blenheim Covered Bridge · attraction · Schoharie · ~21 km · Must-see
- Scott Patent Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~22 km · Must-see
- Brown Mountain · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~22 km · Must-see
- The Cobble · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~23 km · Must-see
- High Knob · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~24 km · Must-see
Things to see near Middleburgh, by type
Hill stations & viewpoints near Middleburgh
148 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Middleburgh. The closest is Vroman's Nose Unique Area (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Vroman's Nose Unique Area · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~2 km · Must-see
- Cannady Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~10 km · Must-see
- Armlin Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~10 km · Must-see
- Gates Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~10 km · Must-see
- Towpath Mountain · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~11 km · Must-see
- East Hill S · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~11 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Middleburgh
55 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Middleburgh. The closest is Vlaie Pond (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Vlaie Pond · lake · Schoharie · ~10 km · Must-see
- Thompson's Lake State Park · lake · Albany · ~30 km · Must-see
- Schoharie Reservoir · lake · Schoharie · ~34 km · Must-see
- Basic Creek Reservoir · lake · Albany · ~36 km · Must-see
- Hudson Lake · lake · Otsego · ~37 km · Must-see
- Featherstonhaugh Lake · lake · Rutland · ~37 km · Must-see
Parks near Middleburgh
23 parks within 100 km of Middleburgh. The closest is Max V. Shaul State Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Max V. Shaul State Park · park · Schoharie · ~11 km · Must-see
- Thacher State Park · park · Albany · ~33 km · Must-see
- Hannacroix Ravine · park · Albany · ~35 km · Must-see
- Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 23, Old Erie Canal · park · Schenectady · ~47 km · Must-see
- Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site · park · Montgomery · ~49 km · Must-see
- Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park · park · Otsego · ~52 km · Must-see
Churches near Middleburgh
18 churches within 100 km of Middleburgh. The closest is Union Chapel (35 km). Best time: year-round.
- Union Chapel · church · Greene · ~35 km · Must-see
- Prattsville Reformed Dutch Church · church · Greene · ~41 km · Must-see
- Daughters of Mary, Mother of Our Savior · church · Greene · ~57 km · Must-see
- Niskayuna Reformed Church · church · Schenectady · ~57 km · Must-see
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception · church · Albany · ~59 km · Must-see
- Historic Saint Mary's Church · church · Albany · ~60 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Middleburgh
12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Middleburgh. The closest is Cotton Hill State Forest (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Cotton Hill State Forest · sanctuary · Schoharie · ~5 km · Must-see
- Christman Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary · Schenectady · ~29 km · Must-see
- Bear Swamp · sanctuary · Albany · ~33 km · Must-see
- Plotter Kill Preserve · sanctuary · Rutland · ~44 km · Must-see
- Woodlawn Preserve · sanctuary · Bennington · ~49 km · Must-see
- Albany Pine Bush · sanctuary · Bennington · ~52 km · Must-see
Museums near Middleburgh
7 museums within 100 km of Middleburgh. The closest is Iroquois Indian Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.
- Iroquois Indian Museum · museum · Bennington · ~15 km · Must-see
- Museum of Innovation and Science · museum · Bennington · ~50 km · Must-see
- New York State Museum · museum · Bennington · ~59 km · Must-see
- Crailo State Historic Site · museum · Rensselaer · ~60 km · Must-see
- Hanford Mills Museum · museum · Delaware · ~62 km · Must-see
- Empire State Railway Museum · museum · Ulster · ~72 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Middleburgh
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.
- Start in Middleburgh
- 2 km Vroman's Nose Unique Area · viewpoint, Schoharie
- 9 km Armlin Hill · hill, Schoharie
- 5 km Vlaie Pond · lake, Schoharie
- 13 km Cannady Hill · hill, Schoharie
- 5 km Cotton Hill State Forest · hill, Schoharie
- 5 km Back to Middleburgh
Plan a longer trip from Middleburgh — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
How to reach Middleburgh
All places near Middleburgh by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Filkins Hill · viewpoint · Albany · ~26 km · Must-see
- Blenheim Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~28 km · Must-see
- Bull Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~29 km · Must-see
- Christman Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary · Schenectady · ~29 km · Must-see
- Steenburg Mountain · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~29 km · Must-see
- Thompson's Lake State Park · lake · Albany · ~30 km · Must-see
- Stevens Mountain · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~31 km · Must-see
- Moore Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~32 km · Must-see
- Richtmyer Peak · viewpoint · Greene · ~32 km · Must-see
- Mount Pisgah · viewpoint · Greene · ~32 km · Must-see
- Sicklers Mountain · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~32 km · Must-see
- Richmond Mountain · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~33 km · Must-see
- Thacher State Park · park · Albany · ~33 km · Must-see
- Bear Swamp · sanctuary · Albany · ~33 km · Must-see
- South Mountain · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~33 km · Must-see
- Mount Royal · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~34 km · Must-see
- Woodchuck Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~34 km · Must-see
- Ashland Pinnacle · viewpoint · Greene · ~34 km · Must-see
- Huntersfield Mountain · viewpoint · Greene · ~34 km · Must-see
- Schoharie Reservoir · lake · Schoharie · ~34 km · Must-see
- Mount Nebo · viewpoint · Greene · ~34 km · Must-see
- Mine Hill · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~35 km · Must-see
- Hannacroix Ravine · park · Albany · ~35 km · Must-see
- Pine Mountain · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~35 km · Must-see
- The Knob · viewpoint · Greene · ~35 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~35 km · Must-see
- Union Chapel · church · Greene · ~35 km · Must-see
- Mount Hayden · viewpoint · Greene · ~35 km · Must-see
- Bump Mountain · viewpoint · Greene · ~36 km · Must-see
- Basic Creek Reservoir · lake · Albany · ~36 km · Must-see
- Dog Hill · viewpoint · Greene · ~36 km · Must-see
- Bald Mountain · viewpoint · Schoharie · ~36 km · Must-see
- Hudson Lake · lake · Otsego · ~37 km · Must-see
- Featherstonhaugh Lake · lake · Rutland · ~37 km · Must-see
- Clarksville Preserve · cave · Albany · ~38 km · Must-see
- Utsayantha Lake · lake · Schoharie · ~38 km · Must-see
- Utsayantha Mountain · viewpoint · Delaware · ~38 km · Must-see
- Ginseng Mountain · viewpoint · Greene · ~38 km · Must-see
- McGregor Mountain · viewpoint · Delaware · ~38 km · Must-see
- Plank Pond · lake · Bennington · ~40 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Black Dome · viewpoint · Greene · ~51 km · Must-see
- Old Clump · viewpoint · Delaware · ~51 km · Must-see
- Blackhead · viewpoint · Greene · ~52 km · Must-see
- Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park · park · Otsego · ~52 km · Must-see
- Seward Lake · lake · Otsego · ~52 km · Must-see
- Albany Pine Bush · sanctuary · Bennington · ~52 km · Must-see
- WCSS-AM (Amsterdam) · attraction · Montgomery · ~53 km · Must-see
- Rensselaer Lake · lake · Bennington · ~53 km · Must-see
- Bearpen Flats · viewpoint · Greene · ~53 km · Must-see
- Evergreen Mountain · viewpoint · Greene · ~54 km · Must-see
- Cator Roundtop · viewpoint · Delaware · ~54 km · Must-see
- Hooker Mountain · viewpoint · Otsego · ~54 km · Must-see
- Buckingham Lake · lake · Albany · ~54 km · Must-see
- Creamery Pond · lake · Delaware · ~55 km · Must-see
- Mount Warren · viewpoint · Delaware · ~55 km · Must-see
- Onteora Mountain · viewpoint · Greene · ~55 km · Must-see
- Red Kill Ridge · viewpoint · Delaware · ~56 km · Must-see
- Rusk Mountain · viewpoint · Greene · ~56 km · Must-see
- Balsam Mountain Unit · sanctuary · Greene · ~56 km · Must-see
- Parker Mountain · viewpoint · Greene · ~56 km · Must-see
- New York Mahayana Temple · Buddhist site · Greene · ~56 km · Must-see
- Colonels Chair · viewpoint · Greene · ~56 km · Must-see
- Mountain Top Arboretum · park · Greene · ~57 km · Must-see
- Daughters of Mary, Mother of Our Savior · church · Greene · ~57 km · Must-see
- Niskayuna Reformed Church · church · Schenectady · ~57 km · Must-see
- Bovina Mountain · viewpoint · Delaware · ~57 km · Must-see
- Coxsackie Reservoir · lake · Greene · ~57 km · Must-see
- Washington Park Lake · lake · Albany · ~58 km · Must-see
- Round Top · viewpoint · Delaware · ~58 km · Must-see
- Johnson Hall State Historic Site · park · Fulton · ~58 km · Must-see
- Dana Park · park · Albany · ~58 km · Must-see
- Cairo Round Top · viewpoint · Greene · ~58 km · Must-see
- Lincoln Park · sanctuary · Bennington · ~59 km · Must-see
- Townsend Park · park · Albany · ~59 km · Must-see
- Stoppel Point · viewpoint · Greene · ~59 km · Must-see
- New York State Museum · museum · Bennington · ~59 km · Must-see
- Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site · park · Albany · ~59 km · Must-see
- Mount Sherrill · viewpoint · Greene · ~59 km · Must-see
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception · church · Albany · ~59 km · Must-see
- North Dome · viewpoint · Greene · ~59 km · Must-see
Count by type
| Type | Places | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 148 | Vroman's Nose Unique Area (2 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 55 | Vlaie Pond (10 km) |
| Parks | 23 | Max V. Shaul State Park (11 km) |
| Churches | 18 | Union Chapel (35 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 12 | Cotton Hill State Forest (5 km) |
| Museums | 7 | Iroquois Indian Museum (15 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 6 | Valley Paper Mill Chimney and Site (45 km) |
| Waterfalls | 6 | Diamond Notch Falls (59 km) |
| Other attractions | 4 | Old Blenheim Covered Bridge (21 km) |
| Caves | 3 | Secret Caverns (17 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 3 | Sunken Island (63 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 2 | New York Mahayana Temple (56 km) |
Middleburgh: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Middleburgh?
Vroman's Nose Unique Area (viewpoint, about 2 km), Cotton Hill State Forest (hill, about 5 km), Cannady Hill (hill, about 10 km), Armlin Hill (hill, about 10 km), Vlaie Pond (lake, about 10 km), Gates Hill (hill, about 10 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Middleburgh?
97 places on Spotwander: 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 parks, 2 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Middleburgh?
Vroman's Nose Unique Area, about 2 km by road; Cannady Hill (10 km) is next.
Which is the nearest lake to Middleburgh?
Vlaie Pond, about 10 km by road; Thompson's Lake State Park (30 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Middleburgh?
Max V. Shaul State Park, about 11 km by road; Thacher State Park (33 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Middleburgh?
Start in Middleburgh, visit Vroman's Nose Unique Area, then Armlin Hill, then Vlaie Pond, then Cannady Hill, then Cotton Hill State Forest, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Middleburgh?
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.
Towns near Middleburgh
- Places near Schoharie · 10 km
- Places near Cobleskill · 19 km
- Places near Durham · 32 km
- Places near Altamont · 34 km
- Places near Wellsville · 39 km
- Places near Stamford · 39 km
- Places near Voorheesville · 42 km
- Places near Worcester · 43 km
- Places near Rotterdam · 45 km
- Places near Canajoharie · 49 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Middleburgh’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Middleburgh on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.