Ulster district, New York, United States

Places to visit near Tillson

Tillson is a town in Ulster district, New York, United States, home to about 1,586 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 77 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens and 17 churches. The must-see places are Joppenbergh Mountain (3 km), Sturgeon Pool (3 km) and Bonticou Crag (8 km).

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Tillson, New York
Tillson, Ulster district, New York, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tillson at a glance

Location
Ulster district, New York, United States
Population
about 1,586
Coordinates
41.8290° N, 74.0685° W
Places within 50 km
154 (154 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

Top places to visit near Tillson

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tillson

140 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tillson. The closest is Joppenbergh Mountain (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tillson

46 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tillson. The closest is Sturgeon Pool (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tillson

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tillson. The closest is Mohonk Preserve (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Tillson

24 churches within 100 km of Tillson. The closest is Saint James Church (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Tillson

21 parks within 100 km of Tillson. The closest is Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Buddhist sites near Tillson

5 buddhist sites within 100 km of Tillson. The closest is Holy Cross Monastery (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Tillson

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tillson
  2. 8 km Shaupeneak Mountain · viewpoint, Ulster
  3. 5 km Sturgeon Pool · lake, Ulster
  4. 5 km Joppenbergh Mountain · viewpoint, Ulster
  5. 10 km Guyot Hill · hill, Ulster
  6. 1 km Bonticou Crag · viewpoint, Ulster
  7. 8 km Back to Tillson

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How to reach Tillson

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tillson by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints77140Joppenbergh Mountain (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1746Sturgeon Pool (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1530Mohonk Preserve (13 km)
    Churches1724Saint James Church (14 km)
    Parks1121Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park (14 km)
    Buddhist sites35Holy Cross Monastery (12 km)
    Museums55Hudson River Maritime Museum (15 km)
    Forts & heritage25Saugerties Lighthouse (37 km)
    Waterfalls25Plattekill Falls (39 km)
    Beaches & coast24Danskammer Point (37 km)
    Treks13Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Kingston) (16 km)
    Other attractions13Opus 40 (31 km)
    Caves02Cave Mountain (66 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Masjid Al-Ikhlas (46 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Constitution Island (60 km)

    Tillson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tillson?

    Joppenbergh Mountain (viewpoint, about 3 km), Sturgeon Pool (lake, about 3 km), Bonticou Crag (viewpoint, about 8 km), Shaupeneak Mountain (viewpoint, about 8 km), Guyot Hill (hill, about 9 km), Holy Cross Monastery (monastery, about 12 km).

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

    154 places on Spotwander: 77 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 churches, 11 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tillson?

    Joppenbergh Mountain, about 3 km by road; Bonticou Crag (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tillson?

    Sturgeon Pool, about 3 km by road; Mohonk Lake (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Tillson?

    Mohonk Preserve, about 13 km by road; Senate House State Historic Site (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tillson?

    Start in Tillson, visit Shaupeneak Mountain, then Sturgeon Pool, then Joppenbergh Mountain, then Guyot Hill, then Bonticou Crag, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tillson?

    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.

    Towns near Tillson

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