New Castle district, Delaware, United States

Places to visit near Townsend

Townsend is a town in New Castle district, Delaware, United States, home to about 2,177 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 8 churches, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 parks and 16 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Blackbird State Forest (9 km), Corbit-Sharp House (9 km) and Appoquinimink Friends Meetinghouse (9 km).

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Townsend, Delaware
Townsend, New Castle district, Delaware, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Townsend at a glance

Location
New Castle district, Delaware, United States
Population
about 2,177
Coordinates
39.3951° N, 75.6916° W
Places within 50 km
65 (65 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Townsend

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Townsend: 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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Churches near Townsend

60 churches within 100 km of Townsend. The closest is Appoquinimink Friends Meetinghouse (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Townsend

48 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Townsend. The closest is Blackbird State Forest (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Townsend

39 parks within 100 km of Townsend. The closest is The Green (First State Heritage Park) (38 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Townsend

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Townsend. The closest is Corbit-Sharp House (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Townsend

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Townsend. The closest is Silver Lake (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Townsend

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Townsend. The closest is Woodland Beach Wildlife Area - McKay Tract (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Townsend

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Townsend
  2. 9 km Blackbird State Forest · nature spot, New Castle
  3. 17 km Old Bohemia Wildlife Management Area · nature spot, New Castle
  4. 16 km Appoquinimink Friends Meetinghouse · church, New Castle
  5. 1 km Corbit-Sharp House · heritage site, New Castle
  6. 10 km Reedy Island Range Rear Light Station · island, New Castle
  7. 11 km Back to Townsend

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How to reach Townsend

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Townsend by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches860Appoquinimink Friends Meetinghouse (9 km)
    Other attractions750Woodburn and Hall House - The Governor's House (First State Heritage Park) (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1448Blackbird State Forest (9 km)
    Parks339The Green (First State Heritage Park) (38 km)
    Forts & heritage1633Corbit-Sharp House (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs518Silver Lake (35 km)
    Beaches & coast617Woodland Beach Wildlife Area - McKay Tract (17 km)
    Museums310New Castle Court House Museum (39 km)
    Treks03Ma and Pa Trail (75 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Reedy Island (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Iron Hill (34 km)
    Buddhist sites02Seabrook Buddhist Temple (53 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Imam Mahdi Islamic Education Center of Baltimore (91 km)
    Temples11Shirdi Sai of Delaware (33 km)

    Townsend: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Townsend?

    Blackbird State Forest (nature spot, about 9 km), Corbit-Sharp House (heritage site, about 9 km), Appoquinimink Friends Meetinghouse (church, about 9 km), Reedy Island Range Rear Light Station (island, about 11 km), Old Bohemia Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 13 km), Liston Range Front Light (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    65 places on Spotwander: 8 churches, 7 other attractions, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 parks, 16 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Townsend?

    Appoquinimink Friends Meetinghouse, about 9 km by road; Ott's Chapel (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Townsend?

    Blackbird State Forest, about 9 km by road; Old Bohemia Wildlife Management Area (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Townsend?

    The Green (First State Heritage Park), about 38 km by road; Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park (50 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Townsend?

    Start in Townsend, visit Blackbird State Forest, then Old Bohemia Wildlife Management Area, then Appoquinimink Friends Meetinghouse, then Corbit-Sharp House, then Reedy Island Range Rear Light Station, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Townsend?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Townsend

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