Places to visit near

New River

New River is a town in Maricopa district, Arizona, United States of about 14,952 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit: 45 churches, 40 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Gavilan Peak, Daisy Mountain and Anthem Veterans Memorial.

33.9159° N, 112.1360° WPop. 14,952

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Within 30 km56 places
Within 50 km153
Must-see133
Notable118
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from New River

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:36 pm

54 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 New River
  2. Daisy Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Anthem Veterans Memorialmonument · 1.5 hrs
  4. Pioneer Arizona History Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. New Waddell Damdam · 45 min
  6. Lake Pleasantlake · 45 min
  7. Back in New River
Today’s loopNew RiverStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near New River?

Gavilan Peak (peak, about 2 km), Daisy Mountain (viewpoint, about 6 km), Anthem Veterans Memorial (monument, about 7 km), Pioneer Arizona History Museum (museum, about 13 km), Lake Pleasant (lake, about 14 km), New Waddell Dam (dam, about 18 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of New River?

153 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 parks.

Which is the nearest church to New River?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about 8 km by road; Desert View Bible Church (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to New River?

Gavilan Peak, about 2 km by road; Daisy Mountain (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from New River?

Start in New River, visit Daisy Mountain, then Anthem Veterans Memorial, then Pioneer Arizona History Museum, then New Waddell Dam, then Lake Pleasant, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.