Western Connecticut Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States

Places to visit near Purchase

Purchase is a town in Western Connecticut Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States, home to about 4,660 people. Within 50 km by road there are 285 places to visit — 83 parks, 55 churches, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 32 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Neuberger Museum of Art (2 km), Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens (3 km) and White Plains Armory (5 km).

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Purchase at a glance

Location
Western Connecticut Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States
Population
about 4,660
Coordinates
41.0409° N, 73.7146° W
Places within 50 km
285 (285 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Purchase

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Purchase: 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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Parks near Purchase

83 parks within 100 km of Purchase. The closest is Miller Hill Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Purchase

55 churches within 100 km of Purchase. The closest is White Plains Armory (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Purchase

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Purchase. The closest is Kensico Dam (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Purchase

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Purchase. The closest is Great Captains Island (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Purchase

20 museums within 100 km of Purchase. The closest is Neuberger Museum of Art (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Purchase

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Purchase. The closest is Fort Stamford (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Purchase

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Purchase
  2. 2 km Neuberger Museum of Art · museum, Western Connecticut Planning Region
  3. 2 km Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens · garden, Western Connecticut Planning Region
  4. 8 km White Plains Armory · church, Westchester
  5. 4 km Miller Hill Park · hill, Westchester
  6. 2 km Kensico Dam · dam, Westchester
  7. 7 km Back to Purchase

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How to reach Purchase

    All places near Purchase by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Purchase by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks8383Miller Hill Park (6 km)
    Churches5555White Plains Armory (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3535Kensico Dam (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3232Great Captains Island (12 km)
    Museums2020Neuberger Museum of Art (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1919Fort Stamford (15 km)
    Beaches & coast1414Captain Harbor (11 km)
    Other attractions1313Great Captain Island Light (13 km)
    Treks33Old Erie Path Rail-Trail (22 km)
    Temples33North Country Reform Temple (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Turkey Mountain (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Hazrati Abu Bakr Siddique (40 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Glen Island (23 km)
    Buddhist sites11Corpus Christi Monastery (36 km)

    Purchase: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Purchase?

    Neuberger Museum of Art (museum, about 2 km), Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens (garden, about 3 km), White Plains Armory (church, about 5 km), Miller Hill Park (hill, about 6 km), Kensico Dam (dam, about 7 km), Kensico Reservoir / Rye Lake (reservoir, about 8 km).

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

    285 places on Spotwander: 83 parks, 55 churches, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Purchase?

    Miller Hill Park, about 6 km by road; Rye Playland (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Purchase?

    White Plains Armory, about 5 km by road; Saint Vito - Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Purchase?

    Kensico Dam, about 7 km by road; Kensico Reservoir / Rye Lake (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Purchase?

    Start in Purchase, visit Neuberger Museum of Art, then Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens, then White Plains Armory, then Miller Hill Park, then Kensico Dam, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Purchase?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Purchase

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