Western Connecticut Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States
Places to visit near Pemberwick
Pemberwick is a town in Western Connecticut Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States, home to about 3,680 people. Within 50 km by road there are 284 places to visit — 88 parks, 50 churches, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens and 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens (3 km), Bruce Museum (4 km) and Captain Harbor (5 km).

Pemberwick at a glance
- Location
- Western Connecticut Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States
- Population
- about 3,680
- Coordinates
- 41.0256° N, 73.6607° W
- Places within 50 km
- 284 (284 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; 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 Pemberwick
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pemberwick: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Donald M. Kendall Sculpture GardensMuseums · Western Connecticut Planning RegionMust-see
- Bruce MuseumMuseums · Western Connecticut Planning RegionMust-see
- Captain HarborBeaches · Western Connecticut Planning RegionMust-see
- Neuberger Museum of ArtMuseums · Western Connecticut Planning RegionMust-see
- Mill Pond ParkParks · Western Connecticut Planning RegionMust-see
- Great Captains IslandWildlife · Western Connecticut Planning RegionMust-see
- Great Captain Island LightOther · Western Connecticut Planning RegionMust-see
- Rye PlaylandParks · WestchesterMust-see
- Rye Town Park-Bathing Complex and Oakland BeachBeaches · Western Connecticut Planning RegionMust-see
- Greenwich PointBeaches · Western Connecticut Planning RegionMust-see
- White Plains ArmoryChurches · WestchesterMust-see
- Jay EstateParks · WestchesterMust-see
More places near Pemberwick
- Mianus River State Park · sanctuary · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~11 km · Must-see
- Fort Stamford · fort · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~12 km · Must-see
- Miller Hill Park · park · Westchester · ~12 km · Must-see
- Stamford Harbor Ledge Light · fort · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~12 km · Must-see
- Otter Creek Preserve · sanctuary · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~13 km · Must-see
- Saint Vito - Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church · church · Westchester · ~13 km · Must-see
- Stamford Cone · attraction · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~13 km · Must-see
- Kensico Dam · lake · Westchester · ~13 km · Must-see
- Saint Lukes Chapel · church · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~13 km · Must-see
- Kensico Reservoir / Rye Lake · lake · Westchester · ~13 km · Must-see
- St. Thomas' Episcopal Church · church · Westchester · ~13 km · Must-see
- Converse Lake · lake · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~15 km · Must-see
Things to see near Pemberwick, by type
Parks near Pemberwick
88 parks within 100 km of Pemberwick. The closest is Mill Pond Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Mill Pond Park · park · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~7 km · Must-see
- Rye Playland · park · Westchester · ~8 km · Must-see
- Jay Estate · park · Westchester · ~11 km · Must-see
- Miller Hill Park · park · Westchester · ~12 km · Must-see
- Cove Island Park · park · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~17 km · Must-see
- Bartlett Arboretum Historic Preserve · park · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~19 km · Must-see
Churches near Pemberwick
50 churches within 100 km of Pemberwick. The closest is White Plains Armory (11 km). Best time: year-round.
- White Plains Armory · church · Westchester · ~11 km · Must-see
- Saint Vito - Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church · church · Westchester · ~13 km · Must-see
- Saint Lukes Chapel · church · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~13 km · Must-see
- St. Thomas' Episcopal Church · church · Westchester · ~13 km · Must-see
- Saint Josephat's Monastery · church · Nassau · ~19 km · Must-see
- Blessed Sacrament Church Catholic Church · church · Westchester · ~21 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pemberwick
34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pemberwick. The closest is Great Captains Island (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Great Captains Island · sanctuary · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~7 km · Must-see
- Mianus River State Park · sanctuary · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~11 km · Must-see
- Otter Creek Preserve · sanctuary · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~13 km · Must-see
- Welwyn Preserve · sanctuary · Nassau · ~20 km · Must-see
- Titus Mill Pond State Tidal Wetlands · sanctuary · Westchester · ~21 km · Must-see
- Rockefeller State Park Preserve · sanctuary · Westchester · ~22 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pemberwick
34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pemberwick. The closest is Kensico Dam (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Kensico Dam · lake · Westchester · ~13 km · Must-see
- Kensico Reservoir / Rye Lake · lake · Westchester · ~13 km · Must-see
- Converse Lake · lake · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~15 km · Must-see
- Sheldrake Lake · lake · Westchester · ~16 km · Must-see
- Lake Innisfree · lake · Westchester · ~17 km · Must-see
- Reservoir Number Three · lake · Westchester · ~18 km · Must-see
Museums near Pemberwick
20 museums within 100 km of Pemberwick. The closest is Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens (3 km). Best time: year-round.
- Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens · museum · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~3 km · Must-see
- Bruce Museum · museum · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~4 km · Must-see
- Neuberger Museum of Art · museum · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~5 km · Must-see
- Stamford Museum & Nature Center · museum · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~18 km · Must-see
- Garvies Point Museum · museum · Nassau · ~23 km · Must-see
- Philipsburg Manor · museum · New Jersey · ~23 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Pemberwick
20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pemberwick. The closest is Fort Stamford (12 km). Best time: october to february.
- Fort Stamford · fort · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~12 km · Must-see
- Stamford Harbor Ledge Light · fort · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~12 km · Must-see
- Thomas Paine Monument · fort · Westchester · ~19 km · Must-see
- Execution Rocks Light · fort · Westchester · ~22 km · Must-see
- Fort Slocum · fort · Westchester · ~23 km · Must-see
- Greens Ledge Lighthouse · fort · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~23 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Pemberwick
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.
- Start in Pemberwick
- 3 km Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens · garden, Western Connecticut Planning Region
- 2 km Neuberger Museum of Art · museum, Western Connecticut Planning Region
- 11 km Mill Pond Park · park, Western Connecticut Planning Region
- 3 km Bruce Museum · museum, Western Connecticut Planning Region
- 3 km Captain Harbor · beach, Western Connecticut Planning Region
- 5 km Back to Pemberwick
Plan a longer trip from Pemberwick — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Pemberwick
No traveller has reported from around Pemberwick yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Pemberwick
All places near Pemberwick by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Sheldrake Lake · lake · Westchester · ~16 km · Must-see
- Cove Island Park · park · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~17 km · Must-see
- Lake Innisfree · lake · Westchester · ~17 km · Must-see
- Stamford Museum & Nature Center · museum · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~18 km · Must-see
- Reservoir Number Three · lake · Westchester · ~18 km · Must-see
- Thomas Paine Monument · fort · Westchester · ~19 km · Must-see
- Saint Josephat's Monastery · church · Nassau · ~19 km · Must-see
- Bartlett Arboretum Historic Preserve · park · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~19 km · Must-see
- Crestwood Lake · lake · Bergen · ~19 km · Must-see
- Huguenot Lake · lake · Westchester · ~19 km · Must-see
- Welwyn Preserve · sanctuary · Nassau · ~20 km · Must-see
- North Country Reform Temple · temple · Nassau · ~21 km · Must-see
- Bailey Arboretum · park · Nassau · ~21 km · Must-see
- Blessed Sacrament Church Catholic Church · church · Westchester · ~21 km · Must-see
- Locust Valley Cemetery · church · Nassau · ~21 km · Must-see
- Titus Mill Pond State Tidal Wetlands · sanctuary · Westchester · ~21 km · Must-see
- Grassy Sprain Reservoir · lake · Bergen · ~21 km · Must-see
- Davenport Park · park · Westchester · ~21 km · Must-see
- Rockefeller State Park Preserve · sanctuary · Westchester · ~22 km · Must-see
- Reformed Church of Bronxville · church · Westchester · ~22 km · Must-see
- Execution Rocks Light · fort · Westchester · ~22 km · Must-see
- Sunnyside · church · New Jersey · ~22 km · Must-see
- Pocantico Lake · lake · New Jersey · ~22 km · Must-see
- Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Nassau · ~22 km · Must-see
- Waveny Park · park · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~22 km · Must-see
- Fort Slocum · fort · Westchester · ~23 km · Must-see
- Greens Ledge Lighthouse · fort · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~23 km · Must-see
- John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden · sanctuary · Nassau · ~23 km · Must-see
- Old Dutch Church · church · Westchester · ~23 km · Must-see
- Hempstead House · fort · Nassau · ~23 km · Must-see
- Garvies Point Museum · museum · Nassau · ~23 km · Must-see
- Philipsburg Manor · museum · New Jersey · ~23 km · Must-see
- Matinecock Friends Meeting House · church · Nassau · ~23 km · Must-see
- Glen Island · river spot · Westchester · ~23 km · Must-see
- Sands Point Lighthouse · fort · Nassau · ~23 km · Must-see
- Tarrytown Light · lake · New Jersey · ~24 km · Must-see
- Pelham Jewish Center · lake · Westchester · ~24 km · Must-see
- Oyster Bay Harbor · beach · Nassau · ~24 km · Must-see
- John Rogers Studio and Museum · museum · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~24 km · Must-see
- New Canaan Nature Center · park · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~24 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks | 88 | 88 | Mill Pond Park (7 km) |
| Churches | 50 | 50 | White Plains Armory (11 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 34 | 34 | Great Captains Island (7 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 34 | 34 | Kensico Dam (13 km) |
| Museums | 20 | 20 | Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens (3 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 20 | 20 | Fort Stamford (12 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 13 | 13 | Captain Harbor (5 km) |
| Other attractions | 10 | 10 | Great Captain Island Light (7 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 4 | 4 | Turkey Mountain (34 km) |
| Temples | 3 | 3 | North Country Reform Temple (21 km) |
| Treks | 3 | 3 | Brookside Trail (28 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 3 | 3 | Hazrati Abu Bakr Siddique (40 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 1 | 1 | Glen Island (23 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 1 | 1 | Corpus Christi Monastery (38 km) |
Pemberwick: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Pemberwick?
Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens (garden, about 3 km), Bruce Museum (museum, about 4 km), Captain Harbor (beach, about 5 km), Neuberger Museum of Art (museum, about 5 km), Mill Pond Park (park, about 7 km), Great Captains Island (island, about 7 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pemberwick?
284 places on Spotwander: 88 parks, 50 churches, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 museums.
Which is the nearest park to Pemberwick?
Mill Pond Park, about 7 km by road; Rye Playland (8 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Pemberwick?
White Plains Armory, about 11 km by road; Saint Vito - Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church (13 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Pemberwick?
Great Captains Island, about 7 km by road; Mianus River State Park (11 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Pemberwick?
Start in Pemberwick, visit Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens, then Neuberger Museum of Art, then Mill Pond Park, then Bruce Museum, then Captain Harbor, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Pemberwick?
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pemberwick’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pemberwick on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.