Stanislaus district, California, United States

Places to visit near Patterson

Patterson is a town in Stanislaus district, California, United States, home to about 21,498 people. Within 50 km by road there are 29 places to visit — 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 parks. The must-see places are Patterson War Memorial (1 km), Kern Canyon (16 km) and Ingram Canyon (21 km).

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Patterson, California
Patterson, Stanislaus district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Patterson at a glance

Location
Stanislaus district, California, United States
Population
about 21,498
Coordinates
37.4716° N, 121.1297° W
Places within 50 km
29 (29 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 churches and parks

Top places to visit near Patterson

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Patterson: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Patterson

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Patterson. The closest is Kern Canyon (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Patterson

40 churches within 100 km of Patterson. The closest is Patterson War Memorial (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Patterson

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Patterson. The closest is Kesterson Reservoir (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Patterson

28 parks within 100 km of Patterson. The closest is Graceada Park (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Patterson

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Patterson. The closest is Pacheco State Park (60 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Patterson

14 museums within 100 km of Patterson. The closest is McHenry Museum (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Patterson

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Patterson
  2. 1 km Patterson War Memorial · monument, Stanislaus
  3. 21 km Del Puerto Canyon · viewpoint, Stanislaus
  4. 11 km Mount Oso · viewpoint, Stanislaus
  5. 8 km Ingram Canyon · viewpoint, Stanislaus
  6. 5 km Kern Canyon · viewpoint, Stanislaus
  7. 16 km Back to Patterson

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How to reach Patterson

    All places near Patterson by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Patterson by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1449Kern Canyon (16 km)
    Churches840Patterson War Memorial (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs233Kesterson Reservoir (40 km)
    Parks428Graceada Park (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens027Pacheco State Park (60 km)
    Museums114McHenry Museum (28 km)
    Other attractions09Altamont Speedway (60 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Rough and Ready Island (71 km)
    Temples02Balaji Temple (92 km)
    Forts & heritage01Santa Clara Tower (91 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Lodi Mosque (91 km)
    Waterfalls01Uvas Falls (92 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Buddhanusorn (97 km)

    Patterson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Patterson?

    Patterson War Memorial (monument, about 1 km), Kern Canyon (viewpoint, about 16 km), Ingram Canyon (viewpoint, about 21 km), Del Puerto Canyon (viewpoint, about 21 km), Mount Oso (viewpoint, about 27 km), Arkansas Canyon (viewpoint, about 27 km).

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

    29 places on Spotwander: 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 parks, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Patterson?

    Kern Canyon, about 16 km by road; Ingram Canyon (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Patterson?

    Patterson War Memorial, about 1 km by road; Modesto Arch (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Patterson?

    Kesterson Reservoir, about 40 km by road; Mississippi Lake (49 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Patterson?

    Start in Patterson, visit Patterson War Memorial, then Del Puerto Canyon, then Mount Oso, then Ingram Canyon, then Kern Canyon, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Patterson?

    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 churches and parks.

    Towns near Patterson

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