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Parsippany

Parsippany is a town in Morris district, New Jersey, United States of about 51,144 people. Within 50 km by road there are 289 places to visit: 73 churches, 47 wildlife, forests & gardens and 46 parks. The must-see places are Boonton Reservoir, Rainbow Lake and Our Lady of Mercy Chapel.

40.8579° N, 74.4260° WPop. 51,144

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Within 30 km84 places
Within 50 km289
Must-see289
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Parsippany

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:35 pm

33 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 Parsippany
  2. Boonton Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  3. Tourne County Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Rainbow Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Watnong Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Our Lady of Mercy Chapelchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Parsippany
Today’s loopParsippanyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Parsippany?

Boonton Reservoir (reservoir, about 4 km), Rainbow Lake (lake, about 4 km), Our Lady of Mercy Chapel (church, about 5 km), Boonton Historical Society and Museum (museum, about 7 km), Boonton Falls (waterfall, about 7 km), Tourne County Park (park, about 7 km).

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

289 places on Spotwander: 73 churches, 47 wildlife, forests & gardens, 46 parks, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Parsippany?

Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, about 5 km by road; Saint Peter's Episcopal Church (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Parsippany?

Frelinghuysen Arboretum, about 8 km by road; Loantaka Brook Reservation (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Parsippany?

Start in Parsippany, visit Boonton Reservoir, then Tourne County Park, then Rainbow Lake, then Watnong Mountain, then Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.