Bucks district, Pennsylvania, United States
Places to visit near Tinicum
Tinicum is a town in Bucks district, Pennsylvania, United States, home to about 4,350 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit — 23 churches, 15 parks, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens and 22 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are High Rocks Vista (2 km), Bulls Island Recreation Area (9 km) and Tinicum Park (9 km).
Tinicum at a glance
- Location
- Bucks district, Pennsylvania, United States
- Population
- about 4,350
- Coordinates
- 40.4484° N, 75.1077° W
- Places within 50 km
- 109 (109 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks
Top places to visit near Tinicum
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tinicum: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- High Rocks VistaWildlife · BucksMust-see
- Bulls Island Recreation AreaParks · HunterdonMust-see
- Tinicum ParkParks · HunterdonMust-see
- Lake NockamixonLakes & Dams · HunterdonMust-see
- Delaware Canal State ParkWildlife · HunterdonMust-see
- Locktown Baptist ChurchChurches · HunterdonMust-see
- Lake GalenaLakes & Dams · BucksMust-see
- Peace Valley ParkParks · HunterdonMust-see
- Peace Valley ReservoirLakes & Dams · HunterdonMust-see
- National Shrine of Our Lady of CzestochowaChurches · BucksMust-see
- Mercer MuseumMuseums · HunterdonMust-see
- Buckingham MountainHills · HunterdonMust-see
More places near Tinicum
- Saint Thomas Episcopal Church · church · Hunterdon · ~20 km · Must-see
- Sand Brook German Baptist Church · church · Hunterdon · ~20 km · Must-see
- Kohlberg · viewpoint · Hunterdon · ~26 km · Must-see
- Pektor Hill · viewpoint · Hunterdon · ~26 km · Must-see
- Swoveberg · viewpoint · Hunterdon · ~27 km · Must-see
- Christines Hill · viewpoint · Warren · ~28 km · Must-see
- Hexenkopf Hill · viewpoint · Warren · ~28 km · Must-see
- Focht Hill · viewpoint · Hunterdon · ~28 km · Must-see
- Washington Crossing Historic Park · sanctuary · Bucks · ~28 km · Must-see
- Baldpate Mountain · viewpoint · Mercer · ~30 km · Must-see
- Lost River Caverns · cave · Hunterdon · ~30 km · Must-see
- Musconetcong Mountain · viewpoint · Hunterdon · ~31 km · Must-see
Things to see near Tinicum, by type
Churches near Tinicum
72 churches within 100 km of Tinicum. The closest is Locktown Baptist Church (15 km). Best time: year-round.
- Locktown Baptist Church · church · Hunterdon · ~15 km · Must-see
- National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa · church · Bucks · ~20 km · Must-see
- Saint Thomas Episcopal Church · church · Hunterdon · ~20 km · Must-see
- Sand Brook German Baptist Church · church · Hunterdon · ~20 km · Must-see
- Saint James Lutheran Church · church · Warren · ~32 km · Must-see
- Newtown Friends Meeting · church · Bucks · ~36 km · Must-see
Parks near Tinicum
45 parks within 100 km of Tinicum. The closest is Bulls Island Recreation Area (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Bulls Island Recreation Area · park · Hunterdon · ~9 km · Must-see
- Tinicum Park · park · Hunterdon · ~9 km · Must-see
- Peace Valley Park · park · Hunterdon · ~19 km · Must-see
- Mountain View Park · park · Mercer · ~38 km · Must-see
- Bushkill Park · park · Northampton · ~38 km · Must-see
- Core Creek Park · park · Bucks · ~40 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tinicum
36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tinicum. The closest is High Rocks Vista (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- High Rocks Vista · sanctuary · Bucks · ~2 km · Must-see
- Delaware Canal State Park · sanctuary · Hunterdon · ~13 km · Must-see
- Washington Crossing Historic Park · sanctuary · Bucks · ~28 km · Must-see
- Hunterdon County Arboretum · sanctuary · Hunterdon · ~32 km · Must-see
- Washington Crossing State Park · sanctuary · Mercer · ~32 km · Must-see
- Tyler State Park · sanctuary · Bucks · ~33 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Tinicum
33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tinicum. The closest is Buckingham Mountain (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Buckingham Mountain · viewpoint · Hunterdon · ~20 km · Must-see
- Kohlberg · viewpoint · Hunterdon · ~26 km · Must-see
- Pektor Hill · viewpoint · Hunterdon · ~26 km · Must-see
- Swoveberg · viewpoint · Hunterdon · ~27 km · Must-see
- Christines Hill · viewpoint · Warren · ~28 km · Must-see
- Hexenkopf Hill · viewpoint · Warren · ~28 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tinicum
19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tinicum. The closest is Lake Nockamixon (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Lake Nockamixon · lake · Hunterdon · ~12 km · Must-see
- Lake Galena · lake · Bucks · ~19 km · Must-see
- Peace Valley Reservoir · lake · Hunterdon · ~19 km · Must-see
- Round Valley Reservoir · lake · Hunterdon · ~37 km · Must-see
- Churchville Reservoir · lake · Burlington · ~39 km · Must-see
- Springfield Lake · lake · Bucks · ~39 km · Must-see
Museums near Tinicum
12 museums within 100 km of Tinicum. The closest is Mercer Museum (20 km). Best time: year-round.
- Mercer Museum · museum · Hunterdon · ~20 km · Must-see
- Northlandz · museum · Hunterdon · ~32 km · Must-see
- Hopewell Station · museum · Mercer · ~37 km · Must-see
- Museum of Indian Culture · museum · Lehigh · ~45 km · Must-see
- New Jersey State Museum · museum · Mercer · ~47 km · Must-see
- Old Barracks Museum · museum · Mercer · ~48 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Tinicum
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 60 km on the road.
- Start in Tinicum
- 2 km High Rocks Vista · nature spot, Bucks
- 8 km Bulls Island Recreation Area · island, Hunterdon
- 5 km Delaware Canal State Park · nature spot, Hunterdon
- 16 km Tinicum Park · park, Hunterdon
- 17 km Lake Nockamixon · lake, Hunterdon
- 12 km Back to Tinicum
Plan a longer trip from Tinicum — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Tinicum
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How to reach Tinicum
All places near Tinicum by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Saucon Hill · viewpoint · Hunterdon · ~31 km · Must-see
- Northlandz · museum · Hunterdon · ~32 km · Must-see
- Hunterdon County Arboretum · sanctuary · Hunterdon · ~32 km · Must-see
- Washington Crossing State Park · sanctuary · Mercer · ~32 km · Must-see
- Saint James Lutheran Church · church · Warren · ~32 km · Must-see
- Washington and His Army Crossed the Delaware · fort · Mercer · ~33 km · Must-see
- Red Mill Museum · fort · Hunterdon · ~33 km · Must-see
- Wimg 1 · attraction · Bucks · ~33 km · Must-see
- Tyler State Park · sanctuary · Bucks · ~33 km · Must-see
- North Penn Mosque · dargah · Hunterdon · ~34 km · Must-see
- Spruce Run Recreation Area · sanctuary · Hunterdon · ~35 km · Must-see
- Applebutter Hill · viewpoint · Warren · ~35 km · Must-see
- Newtown Friends Meeting · church · Bucks · ~36 km · Must-see
- Packer Memorial Chapel · church · Hunterdon · ~36 km · Must-see
- Cushetunk Mountain · viewpoint · Hunterdon · ~36 km · Must-see
- Cathedral Church of the Nativity · church · Northampton · ~37 km · Must-see
- Stony Brook Trail · trek · Mercer · ~37 km · Must-see
- Old School Baptist Church · church · Mercer · ~37 km · Must-see
- Hopewell Station · museum · Mercer · ~37 km · Must-see
- Round Valley Reservoir · lake · Hunterdon · ~37 km · Must-see
- Southampton Old School Baptist Meeting House · church · Bucks · ~38 km · Must-see
- Mountain View Park · park · Mercer · ~38 km · Must-see
- Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park · sanctuary · Mercer · ~38 km · Must-see
- Bushkill Park · park · Northampton · ~38 km · Must-see
- Churchville Nature Center · sanctuary · Burlington · ~38 km · Must-see
- Chestnut Hill · viewpoint · Warren · ~39 km · Must-see
- Churchville Reservoir · lake · Burlington · ~39 km · Must-see
- Springfield Lake · lake · Bucks · ~39 km · Must-see
- Lehigh Mountain · viewpoint · Warren · ~39 km · Must-see
- Fisher House · attraction · Montgomery · ~39 km · Must-see
- First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem · church · Northampton · ~39 km · Must-see
- Marble Mountain · viewpoint · Warren · ~40 km · Must-see
- Core Creek Park · park · Bucks · ~40 km · Must-see
- Merrill Creek Reservoir · lake · Warren · ~40 km · Must-see
- Pohatcong Mountain · viewpoint · Warren · ~40 km · Must-see
- Sourland Mountain · viewpoint · Somerset · ~40 km · Must-see
- Sourland Mountain Preserve · sanctuary · Somerset · ~41 km · Must-see
- Scotts Mountain · viewpoint · Warren · ~41 km · Must-see
- Mount Zion Church · church · Somerset · ~41 km · Must-see
- Mount Rose · viewpoint · Mercer · ~42 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Curtis Arboretum · sanctuary · Montgomery · ~51 km · Must-see
- Lamington Presbyterian Church · church · Somerset · ~51 km · Must-see
- Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center · sanctuary · Northampton · ~51 km · Must-see
- Pennepack Baptist Church · church · Philadelphia · ~51 km · Must-see
- Hog Island Cranes · attraction · Mercer · ~52 km · Must-see
- Lake Carnegie · lake · Mercer · ~52 km · Must-see
- St. Bartholomew Lutheran Church · church · Mercer · ~52 km · Must-see
- Bensalem AME Church · church · Bucks · ~52 km · Must-see
- Augustus Lutheran Church · church · Montgomery · ~52 km · Must-see
- County House Mountain · viewpoint · Warren · ~52 km · Must-see
- Penns Neck Baptist Church · church · Mercer · ~52 km · Must-see
- St. Paul's Episcopal Church · church · Montgomery · ~52 km · Must-see
- Duke Farms Community Garden · sanctuary · Somerset · ~52 km · Must-see
- Van Nest Refuge Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Mercer · ~53 km · Must-see
- Burholme Park · park · Burlington · ~53 km · Must-see
- Whitehall Parkway · sanctuary · Lehigh · ~53 km · Must-see
- Pastorius Park · park · Camden · ~53 km · Must-see
- Grace Epiphany Church · church · Philadelphia · ~54 km · Must-see
- Old Dutch Parsonage · museum · Somerset · ~54 km · Must-see
- Pennypack Park · park · Philadelphia · ~54 km · Must-see
- Wallace House · museum · Somerset · ~54 km · Must-see
- St. John's Episcopal Church · church · Somerset · ~55 km · Must-see
- Trinity Church Oxford · church · Philadelphia · ~55 km · Must-see
- Pennypack Park · sanctuary · Burlington · ~55 km · Must-see
- Mercer Lake · lake · Mercer · ~55 km · Must-see
- Memorial Park · park · Somerset · ~55 km · Must-see
- Greenbelt Knoll Historic District · sanctuary · Philadelphia · ~55 km · Must-see
- Awbury Arboretum · park · Camden · ~56 km · Must-see
- Baldpate Mountain · viewpoint · Warren · ~56 km · Must-see
- Saint William Roman Catholic Church · church · Philadelphia · ~56 km · Must-see
- Sri Venkateswara Temple · temple · Somerset · ~56 km · Must-see
- Sayen House and Gardens · park · Mercer · ~56 km · Must-see
- Germantown Jewish Center · attraction · Philadelphia · ~56 km · Must-see
- Wissahickon Valley Park · sanctuary · Philadelphia · ~56 km · Must-see
- Pennsbury Manor · fort · Burlington · ~57 km · Must-see
- High Rock Mountain · viewpoint · Warren · ~57 km · Must-see
- St. Stephen's Episcopal Church · church · Burlington · ~57 km · Must-see
- Mount Mohepinoke · viewpoint · Warren · ~57 km · Must-see
- Willowwood Arboretum · park · Morris · ~57 km · Must-see
- Historic Wicoff House Museum · museum · Middlesex · ~58 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churches | 23 | 72 | Locktown Baptist Church (15 km) |
| Other attractions | 12 | 48 | Wimg 1 (33 km) |
| Parks | 15 | 45 | Bulls Island Recreation Area (9 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 14 | 36 | High Rocks Vista (2 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 22 | 33 | Buckingham Mountain (20 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 11 | 19 | Lake Nockamixon (12 km) |
| Museums | 6 | 12 | Mercer Museum (20 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 2 | 7 | Washington and His Army Crossed the Delaware (33 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 1 | 4 | North Penn Mosque (34 km) |
| Treks | 1 | 3 | Stony Brook Trail (37 km) |
| Temples | 1 | 3 | Steel Force (49 km) |
| Caves | 1 | 1 | Lost River Caverns (30 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 0 | 1 | Turtle Rock Light (67 km) |
Tinicum: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Tinicum?
High Rocks Vista (nature spot, about 2 km), Bulls Island Recreation Area (island, about 9 km), Tinicum Park (park, about 9 km), Lake Nockamixon (lake, about 12 km), Delaware Canal State Park (nature spot, about 13 km), Locktown Baptist Church (church, about 15 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Tinicum?
109 places on Spotwander: 23 churches, 12 other attractions, 15 parks, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 hill stations & viewpoints.
Which is the nearest church to Tinicum?
Locktown Baptist Church, about 15 km by road; National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa (20 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Tinicum?
Bulls Island Recreation Area, about 9 km by road; Tinicum Park (9 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Tinicum?
High Rocks Vista, about 2 km by road; Delaware Canal State Park (13 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Tinicum?
Start in Tinicum, visit High Rocks Vista, then Bulls Island Recreation Area, then Delaware Canal State Park, then Tinicum Park, then Lake Nockamixon, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Tinicum?
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Tinicum’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.